Being creepy!!!

Recently I started babysitting a little 3 yr. girl that I have babysat off and on since she was tiny. During nap/quiet time every bedroom has a sleeping or resting child. Today Aaron and I were on the couch watching " How I met your mother" and we hear scratching. We stop the TV and look around and we did not see anything. This went on for a couple minuets and then I look over at the bedroom door and see my daughters hands and foot under the crack of the door. I do what any mom would do. I snuck up to her and tickle her hands and toes. After she quit giggling this was our conversation.

she said " mom what are you doing"

I say " Abigail what are YOU doing"

She replies " Mom, I am being creepy"

Gotta love a cute little kid with a great imagination! I love you, Boo!

Orange you glad for smiley boys?

Harris has a new love and that would be oranges! He loves them the drive him wild! At lunch yesterday he danced and squealed with delight every time I gave him more. I love a smiley boy!

Come here wormy, wormy, worm!

Sometimes I am amazed at Abigail. She is the most girly, little girl I know. Make- up, dressing up, and painted nails are the things that make her the most happy in this world. Then I get a curve ball on a simple day like today when I hear Abigail playing outside and I hear the words "Come hear Wormy, Wormy, Worm" and I am confused at who my child really is. I have to say that it is one of my favorite things about her- she keeps me on my toes and always guessing.

I would have never thought that she would have been the girl finding worms and picking them up to show her mommy. Abigail I love you more each day. Thanks for the sense of adventure you bring to our family! Love ya Boo!

Just like her Father!

I would be the first to admit that my daughter is just like me. I Think she looks like me, talks like me, is sassy like me, she is very sensitive and knows what she wants. However, one things she gets from her father that she is a tornado. She can get a room messy in no time. I truly sit back and just watch in amazement that a child can make the kind of mess. Aaron is the same way. After 5 years of marriage he is still the messiest person I know. I love them and oddly enough I love that the 2 of them have this in common. Mess and I all I will keep them.

Goals are a great thing!

I love Christmas. I love Christmas because everyone sets new goals. New goals for their family and themselves. Last year I set a goal for myself that I was going to save money for gifts each month instead of worrying and stressing about money last minuet and I wanted to get ALL of my shopping done before December. I decided I wanted enjoy and celebrate what Christmas is really about . So wait for it...... I COMPLETED MY GOAL! I have to say I am so proud of myself. I decorated my home, wrapped my presents and I stood back and smiled. I am so thrilled. Every single year I run around stressing and crazy looking for the perfect giftsBUT not this year. This year I am going remember just how lucky I am. I am going to think about the reason for the season. I can not wait to focus this Christmas on Jesus Christ, on doing service and enjoying my family.

I have a escape artist!!!

Yesterday I came home from running errands, let the dog out, and finished bringing in my stuff. Harris and Abigail were inside and when I came in I could not find my little man. I even questioned whether I forgot him in the car. Nope! I looked in all the rooms and then I heard giggling from outside. I looked in the back yard and there he was. Crawling and giggling with the dog. You gotta love a cute boy who keeps you on your toes. Mommy loves you Hare bear!

Happy birthday Jen-Jen

Today is my sisters birthday and I just wanted to take a moment to tell her that I am so thankful for her. Their is not a day that goes by that I do not think to my self how much I love her. Growing up she was the most thoughtful and loving person and I always admired how no matter what if Jen loved you she would do whatever it took to show you. I can not even begin to tell you how often I look at her holding my children and think to myself that they are the most blessed children in the world. Jen would do whatever it took to protect them. I am sometimes worried what she might do if someone tried to hurt someone she loved. I would not want to be that person. Jen is the most amazing mommy, sister, wife, auntie, daughter and friend I know. If there is one women in this world I look up to it would be her. I am thankful that she is here and close. This last year I have not only gained a great relationship with my sister but now have one of my best friends. I love you! THANK YOU for all you do for my family! You are AMAZING!