Summer

I can't think of a better way to spend it!

Perpetual Perspective

My mom is my biggest fan. No question. She sees the good in me when all I can focus on are the areas that need improvement. We all need someone like that on our side. And although I am grateful for this that my mom offers, I have come to depend on her ability to put the seemingly toughest challenges into perspective.

Like most, I have had my share of mountains to climb. Some greater than others. And some I still question. But no matter what road I was called to walk, my mom was always there. Joyful, painful, uncertain, she was there.

I don't tell you often enough, but mom, I sure do love you. I'm grateful for you. You still provide a feeling of security for me...and I'll always need you! Thank you for caring.

Easter Fun

33 Years of Wisdom

***Update: Matt took Brody to the doctor and both ears were infected...this is the 3rd set of double ear infections this year! Yikes***

It's been an awesome birthday, already! The party started at 3 a.m. with Brody screaming at the top of his lungs...untill...4:30ish a.m. After some Motrin, Orajel and Ear-Gestic Otic Solution he finally fell back asleep for a little while. Shortly after he did, Baylee whispered in my sleeping ear "Mom, I don't feel so good."


At that point I called the substitute hotline, hooked my other 22 children up with a warm body, and headed to the school to make sure all was ready for them.


It's 5:26 p.m. now and both of my blessings are running fever! If you have ever had a 16 mo. old with a fever then you know that, at times, a route canal can be more pleasant.


The birthday wishes started early this morning with a snappy sweet text from my long distance sister (whom I miss terribly and want to come to cowtown a super big bunch!) and my mother-in-law! My super sweet niece even text me today...umm...I hope I didn't just bust you,Morgan! Anyway, she is already way better than me at remembering b-days!


Do you wonder what I have eaten today??




It just so happens that my mother-in-law made me a batch of Sandies! Thanks Gramma!

And do you know what I found when I walked with Brody to the mailbox?

This sweet card with a special kind of paper in it! Thanks Mom and Dad! I miss you...

And even though we were supposed to go out to eat at Fudruckers (try to spell that with no sleep) we'll probably have spaghetti, unless Matt brings something yummy home!

See, in all my years of wisdom, I know that these are precious moments I have been allowed to have today with my little chicks. So don't think for a minute that I wish I were laying on a beach in Florida, with a fruity drink in my hand, soaking up the sun. Cause I don't. What kind of mother would I be if I did? AND, how much wisdom would you think I have if that's where I wish I were right now!

***I just received gooooood news...PawPaw is on his way with Parton's Pizza for dinner!***

Fine Parenting

I had training today at another campus that ended early so I picked Bay up from school e-a-r-l-y! The way to that girl's heart is an early dismissal...when she was in Kindergarten she would ask me almost every day, "mom, are you going to get me for early dis-mi- thal today?"

Anyway, we were on our way to Hulen Mall for some Easter Egg-stravaganza (really just a dress) and found a little more than that...if you know what I mean! It was an awesome afternoon with my girl.

We met up with the boys just before church and Baylee wanted to show Matt her new stuff...she's done it as long as I can remember...models every new piece! Before she started across the catwalk she came into the kitchen where I was making-tasting a sandwich and asked this question...

"Mom, should I tell Dad how much we spent?"

Without thought, hesitation, contemplation, or processing, my mouth which was full of sandwich said...

"Absolutely not! And do not mention the two free tote bags we earned from our purchase either!"

I'm not sure what I taught her tonite, but, at least we paid with cash...no credit cards so that's progress! Baby steps, right?