Yes, I changed it again.....and this is why I love him Thursday!

I know this must be like playing musical chairs, the way I change my background so much! I want a three column, but not all the busy background to go with it. If only I knew how to manage that. Although the ones I've had are really cute, they are just a little busier than me.
LadyBug will look at something in the stores and say "mom look isn't this.... oh, never mind it has too much accessories, right?" Yep, she is five and yep, she knows that is just what I am...
I'm not sure if basic or plain would be the right descriptions, but that's who I am, really. I wear my wedding band, no diamonds, no earrings, no necklace most of the time, no polish on my finger nails, no mousse or hairspray, just me, my t-shirt and jeans, and flip-flops. I am complicated enough with out all the 'accessories' as she would say, so in a way it balances.

So for now I am happy with this background.

Now for the real business:

I can't leave out my sweetheart. So, here are this week's reasons why I love him:

He tries to stay awake when I take too long in the shower at night.

He always kisses me and the girls before he leaves for work.

He never fails to include me in whatever he has done that day, even when I don't know what he is talking about.

He loves being a family man.

Wordful Wednesdays

LadyBug and I took advantage of LuLu's nap time to do a manicure and pedicure at home. I haven't taken the time to pamper her in a while and I am very thankful that I did!



LuLu loves lemons. No salt. No sugar. Just lemons. I don't let her have them as often as she would like because I guess it is bad for your teeth, but she will just eat on it until there is nothing left but the yellow outside!

Wordful Wednesdays

Spring brings rain, warming temperatures, children playing outside... Spring is full of life's treasures.

Some treasures of Spring are big drippy, droppy rain drops falling from cherry blossoms outside your window,

then, some of Springs treasures are tiny flowers that pop their little heads up to see the sun,

and sometimes its a....well.... a...... frog!

bragging on my girls

Today I got in gear and worked with the girls on some things we've been neglecting for a week or so. Gracie and I worked on the alphabet, colors, shapes, opposites. Alex and I worked on reading and writing. Gracie hummed the abc song well enough today that i knew what it was! She wanted me to sing it over and over. Every time I stopped she would start humming it again so I would sing again. Alex read her new reader on the first try. Her teacher has been giving her harder books because she finished all the class readers already! We had a good time, got all our baths out of the way and got Gracie down for nap at a decent time! WOW!

Thought for the day:
Always apologize!

The power of an apology is amazingly strong!

follow up and dress hunting

OK... follow up from yesterday.... after a 'show down' last night our family came to the realization that at some point we fell off the wagon. Thank God it was brought to our attention in a timely manner as to not drag out hard feelings!! Now after a few smart remarks here and there we are on the same page again!!! When all cards are drawn the fact remains that we all love each other deeply. Again, thank God.
Today we went shopping for Easter/spring picture dresses. Now this typically would not be such a hard task but my girls think it is fascinating to match for special occasions! Matching a 17 month old and a 5 year old is not an easy feat considering the older one is big for her age and the other is sort of small. In a funny sort of way it's like a line backer and a pixie..... I may be exaggerating a little but not by much. Any way when I finally did find the perfect ones I couldn't afford them. ARRGGG! That was frustrating! I still may go back -I don't know. Not that I care what other people think about their little dresses- I want them to feel special. I tell myself that your inner self is what makes you special and beautiful and that is absolutely with out a doubt the truth...but every little girl and big girl alike love to dress up special once in a while. But alas we are trying to build a home right now and at some point you have to decide expensive outfits or save, save, save. The little girl in me says go back and get those dresses. I probably will.

My thought for the day:
God rewards those who seek Him. Not those who seek doctrine or religion or systems or creeds. -Max Lucado (Just like Jesus)

Today is my hubby's b'day. What a wonderful guy! I tell you, I am so blessed! Everyday I love him more and I am confident that it is the same with him!
My oldest daughter had her Valentine's Day party at school today. Are we are doing school stuff already? I said we were putting her in part time for 4k to get her ready for 'real school' but in all reality I think it was more to get me ready. I am going to miss her when she is at school all day! My little one put on a show for everyone- I have to say it was a little embarrassing. She was tired and threw herself in the floor and protested as loudly as humanly possible for quite some time. Now... Alex would have never been allowed to act that way at this age, she would have received a quick reprimand and a time out, while Grace simply screamed till she felt better. Where did my parenting skills go? Have I lost it? Or are they just so different that I am lost on what to do? Honestly I believe I am trying to keep her a baby because I know she is my last one. I have to nip this in the bud!!! Oh, but she is so stinkin' cute!
The reason I started this blog was to invite people to talk about their children. Their experiences, the good, the bad, and the funny. But also to witness to those who are faced with an unexpected pregnancy, to love them and encourage them to make the best of it. There truly is no greater gift (outside God's love) than children. They help you to see what you didn't even know you were missing. There are some miracles in life that never would be known if not for children. I came across some flair on facebook the other day and I had to write this one down-

"A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him to find her."

Now that is what I call a thought for the day...... Something to remember as Valentine's Day comes, but also a thought to keep in my heart to teach my girls. What could you teach a young girl that could be stronger than that?!