Friday, March 28, 2008
Car Conversations
Today, LG & I were talking about "big" girls (for the record, she thinks she is one) & LG said, "Mama, when Maddie James is a "big" girl I want her name to be Lola Grace. I said, "well, that's your name" and LG said "we can both be Lola Grace" - how cute?!
LG's quote for the day was, "Mama, you get what you get & you don't pitch a fit!" No, I was not pitching a fit but I'm glad she told me that one, I'll be using it!!!
Cherry Blossom at IBC
Cherry Blossom time is here. IBC had their C.B. "festival" today on the playground and the kids had a blast. There were different "stations" that they travelled around to & participated in - obstacle course, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, sand box & icecream! After performing a few songs, each child was given a pink balloon & told to hold it with their life! There were a lot of white nuckles-ha! On the count of 3 everyone let their balloon go. Oh, yeah, they each made their own C.B. shirt, too!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
"Super Baby"
Don't Leave the Jellybeans Out!
Well, while I was "resting" in my room this afternoon, my sweet LG who was quietly watching Curious George & having a snack (that I prepared) in the den found the bag of jellybeans that I left out...ENOUGH SAID! When I saw the bag, I knew her stomach had to hurt. I called her in the den & asked her if she had something to tell me? She covered her face with the book she was holding & quietly said, "I ate the jellybeans." I said "you know you are not supposed to eat anything without asking me first, right? Well, since you disobeyed, you can't have ANY dessert tonight (of course, with a disappointed look on my face trying not to laugh!)." She replied (with a happy attitude), "OK, Mama...my tummy's so full I don't need any dessert." Well, THAT PUNISHMENT DIDN'T GO OVER THE WAY I THOUGHT IT WOULD!!! Oh well, chalk it up to another "mom of the year" award-ha!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Blog Addiction
On a sidenote, I fed MJ at 3:30 this afternoon (well, that would now be yesterday), she went down around 4:15 pm and still has not waked up...do I wake a 4 month old up (who normally sleeps through the night) to eat (at midnight) or just pump??? I can't stand pumping!!! Oh well, I think I'll be pulling out the pump, so I will not be in pain all night, and saying a little prayer for MJ's continued sleep...Oh, the decisions we have to make as moms-ha!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
HE HAS RISEN!!!
Romans 10:9-10: "For if you CONFESS with your MOUTH that 'Jesus is Lord' and BELIEVE in your HEART that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Thank you Jesus for coming to earth to live as a man (sin-free), die a painful death on the cross for OUR sins, raise from the dead and ascend into Heaven so that we may spend eternal life with you! Thank you for forgiving my sins & giving me the faith to believe in and personally accept you as my Savior! To God be the Glory!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sprinkler Fun
What a beautiful March day...LG had a blast playing in the sprinklers...what a wonderful childhood memory! I loved putting on my bathing suit as a child and playing in the sprinklers! LG kept saying, "Mama & Daddy, the sprinklers are getting me wet!" The birds were chirping, the sun shining, flowers blooming, LG was laughing and MJ was taking a nap...thank you Lord for these wonderful days!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Papa & Honey's New (Old) Toy
3K Easter Egg Hunt
Monday, March 17, 2008
Easter Fun with Friends
Mrs. Christian had the gang over for an Easter Egg Hunt this afternoon. She had stickers & markers for the kids to decorate their own bags, eggs to dye & TONS of easter eggs hidden in the backyard...she even had princess & Hello Kitty eggs...everyone had a blast!!! We also enjoyed cupcakes that she made.
St. Patty's Day
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Kiawah & The FLU
My "Room Service" Flu Diet - started with chicken broth, 2nd day chef thought I was ready for broth AND veggies--yipee!
Our View
Yes, it's true...Chris had the opportunity to play in a golf tournament (I know that's a shocker!!!) at Kiawah Island & I was invited to come along. Both sets of grandparents graciously agreed to keep the girls while we were gone (Sat - Tues). Cha-Cha called & said everyone at their home had had the flu, so we didn't want to chance LG & MJ getting it, so off to Honey & Papa's they went. Fri. morning I woke up with a "scratchy" throat but didn't think much of it. Everything is dandy, the girls are situated and off to Kiawah we go for a romantic get-away/golf tournament (I think that's an oxymoron-ha). Sat. morning on the trip down I started getting a "head cold" (so I thought) & by the time we got home from a delicious dinner Sat. night, oh yeah, you know it...I HAD THE FLU!!! So what did I do to enjoy my stay while at a 5 star hotel in Kiawah??? You guessed it...stayed in bed with chills, sweats, a headache, a cough, aches & pains and other unmentionables!!! Chris did open our balcony door so I could hear the waves and look at the beautiful view. I lived on dry toast, chicken broth & gingerale & was grateful that I had peace & quiet while recovering!!! I guess the Lord thought I REALLY needed some rest! Thanks to Chris for being a great nurse! By the way, he & Sandy came in 2nd place!!!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Mom of the Year
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Adoption
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY!!!
Well, Daddy turned 33 today...when he came home from exercising this morning, he asked LG what she had gotten him for his bday. LG looked at him with a little smile (realizing she had nothing) and went to her room to "find" a present. She proudly came back with two of her books & a stuffed animal...so sweet! The only problem was that she presented the gifts by saying, "here, daddy, you can have these because I don't want them anymore." HILARIOUS!!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
10 More Babies
The following conversation took place this week b/n Mommy, Daddy & Lola Grace:
- M: "LG, do you want Mommy to have another baby?"
- LG: "Yeah!!!" (very excitedly)
- D: "Do we have room for another baby?"
- LG: "I have a GREAT idea...we can put one in my room, one in your room, one in the den" at this point M interrupts LG and asks...
- M: "How many babies do you want mommy to have???"
- LG exclaims: "TEN" with 10 fingers held up & a BIG grin on her face!!!
- M: (with a BIG grin on her face imagining this) "How would we take care of 10 babies???"
- LG: "I know, we can get 10 bottles, 10 diapers"...at this point Daddy interrupts and says...
- D: "10 diapers is a great idea, but I think we may need a FEW more!" HA!
I love seeing life through a 4 year old!!!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Mama, I can't believe my eyes!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Oma's 99.5 Birthday
MJ sleeps through dinner
Sweet Sisters
Saturday, March 1, 2008
SELFISH SATURDAY
Scoreboard...yes, those are pics of Chris!