Mom

We are no good at holidays.

Remember the great birthday re-do of 2010 back in February??

Well, luckily there's no throw up involved but two sick and cranky girls today made for a rough Mother's Day.

While I've been battling my own feelings of inadequacy as a mother, I'm truly thankful for the spirits that have been sent to my home.

I adore my oldest girl.

I'm so thankful that she entered this world so peacefully (albeit tardy!) and was such a wonderful baby! It made my transition to mommy-hood so much smoother! I'm eternally thankful that she slept through the night at three weeks old! It almost makes up for all her four year old drama! :) I am thankful for her creativity and that her world is colored with princesses and fairies and all things beautiful!

And you should just be prepared to see this picture of lulu over and over. It's my current favorite.

I treasure my youngest girl.

I'm so thankful that all she wants after a nap is to snuggle with mommy. I love how excited she gets when she hears Daddy's key in the door at the end of the day! I'm thankful that she learned to walk and has become a walking parrot, reassuring us that she will do everything in her own time. I'm thankful for her infectious smile and blonde curls!

Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely women out there, for all of your examples, encouragement, listening ears, and funny stories!

But first a bump in the road!

HR for hubby's new job only had a week to get everything in order!

It was a tall order, and alas, we're stuck here waiting for one piece of paperwork that will probably arrive next Tuesday...after his training class starts!

The good news?

I get to keep my husband around for three weeks and we don't have to go crazy this weekend trying to get him ready!

The bad news?

He just wants to start! And who can blame him??? So, it may be a loooong three weeks! :)

Another fork in the road

so sorry!

not THIS gecko!

this one!
my hubby is starting a new job soon! He will be the guy that estimates the damage on your wrecked car. It's very up his alley-customer service, finance and cars all rolled into one!

We are BEYOND ecstatic!

I am BEYOND proud of my sweet man for his determination, his endurance and for working so hard at both his job and school and finding a better job!!! He is amazing!!!!!!!

A year and a half of looking for a permanent job!!

We were BEYOND blessed to have his temp job to see us through, but things like paid time off? sick time? a 401K? Health insurance???

We're giddy with excitement!

He's going to training for three MONTHS though! He's excited, and if they can get all his background checks done, he will start on Monday! Otherwise, he has to sit for a month, wishing he could start and driving me crazy until the next class starts! :)

So, even though I tear up every time I think of him leaving, I'm rooting for Monday!

Let's get the show on the road!!!

We start 'em young!

During quiet time today, M told me she was "eye-run-ing" in the kitchen. Panicking, I ran into the kitchen to discover that she had indeed taken over my ironing board! I quickly put away the real iron and let her have at it!Notice:

1. the multi-layered nightgown-dress look

2. 2 barrettes, three clips and a headband all put in her hair herself

3. We're ironing a fleece blanket and a polyester pirate costume-good thing the iron doesn't really work!

4. we recently "re-found" the iron cleaning up in their room and she's had so much fun with it. I love rediscovering old toys!

5. I love this girl's imagination! Like I iron anything but fabric!!

my tongue is bleeding

princess gypsie pirate bride

M came up with quite the concoction this morning while playing dress up.

I love her imagination! I love how creative she is!

I told her I wanted to take a picture, got her posed and Lu walked in front and stuck herself right next to her, scrunched up her eyes and said, "cheese!"
but in case you didn't catch the gold lamé veil, here's a close up!

A Dream is a Wish

Our Primary (church kids) had a talent show. M was ready to participate!

You can't really hear her sing but you can see that she's singing every word.

Plus, she was the first to go, so I'm just proud of her for not running off the stage!

my favorite part is how she's poofing her side bussels. love it!