Uftda!

What a busy weekend we had! Thanksgiving dinner, birthday celebrations, baptism, cookie baking and Christmas tree getting all jammed into three days! It was so much fun! Except the part where we had drains back up on our house resulting in tossing 6 bath towels & 2 rugs; use of an entire bottle of Clorax Bleach and a $300 emergency visit from Jetter clean! But the problem is solved and no major harm done. I'm looking forward to a more mellow week!

Scout

We have been having fun with a new tradition in our family; Elf on the Shelf. We named our elf Scout and he is a feisty elf! I get excited each morning listening to them scurry around the house in search of Scout and I love how giddy they become once they find him. Today he showed up while we were choosing our Christmas tree and made the kids squeal with excitement! I'm looking forward to seeing what other mischief Scout gets into this season!

Day 22

I am thankful for the little things...a morning walk around the pond with my children, their noses pink from the cold...a late night snuggle from a little boy who can't sleep... A random "I love you mommy in the middle of the day... The clapping of tiny hand or pitter patter of dancing feet...Eyes beaming with pride after accomplishing a new task...listening to daddy read a bedtime story...Listening to the same song over and over again...Bubble beards in the bathtub...Having a welcoming party greet me at home... There are so many little things that remind each day to be forever grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Day 21

I'm thankful for this smile. Bree and I talked recently about her "incident" three months ago. She remembers every detail down to having leg spasms and what she ate that day. Talking to her reminded me of how grateful I am to have had that be the worst day of my motherhood. How fortunate am I?!? And it also reminded me of how absolutely resilient my darling girl is. I was so upset over the possibility of dark teeth when this happened but as time went on I found it really didn't bother me at all. Here is her smile now, it's barely noticeable. Her personality still shines right thru. And that reminds of a quote I love, "Don't let anything dull your sparkle". You sure haven't let this dull your sparkle Bree! I'm thankful for that & for you.

Day 20

I'm thankful for the kink in my neck I woke up with this morning (actually every morning). We somehow end up with two kids in our bed by the time morning rolls around. It use to try me crazy that they'd sneak in at night but the older they get, the less it bothers me. Snuggling will be scarce before I know it, I'm trying to squeeze out every last bit before its too late. This morning Dave asked Bree why she won't stay in her bed at night. She replied, "Because I love you"! Can't argue with that!

Day 19

In thankful for the fun week ahead! This is my favorite time of year and I am so looking forward to spending time with family!

Day 18

I'm thankful for good healthcare and that my children are able to receive medications when they are ill.