COUNTING DOWN TO SCHOOL

Two days to go.

AACCCKKK! (in case you didn't know, that's a scream)

Falling Up

My husband was stunned by my gracefulness today. I was carrying groceries in from the garage when my flip-flop toe got caught on the step. I slowly fell into the house dropping groceries as I went. It was one of those slo-mo things where I felt myself going down, down and couldn't stop. My sweet husband saw the whole thing. He was concerned and kept asking if I was okay as I lay there clutching the bag left in my hand. All I could say was,"I crushed the chips." Maybe I wouldn't have made quite as big a thud if I wasn't so concerned about chips in the first place. Don't worry, Josh helped me up and I don't have any injuries, except the one to my ego. Oh, go ahead, laugh, I know you want to.

Detox

Let me start by saying that I really like my mother-in-law, she's so sweet and I can always count on her to pray for me and my crew. But, I do have to say that the first couple of days back home for the girls have been trying. It's back to reality for them and they don't really like it. We have been dealing with some disrespect issues. I've been screamed at and whined at and yelled at. I have had to try to discipline with kindness and not out of my anger. Believe me I've had anger. How could little sweet babies who you diapered and feed and rocked to sleep turn into opinionated, hateful little rotten creatures. I know it has to do with their stay at Mamaw's house. They are free to do what they want and are treated to prizes and treats and lots of fun everyday. I'm not saying that's wrong, that's what grandparents are for. But, the return to normal life where the girls are not the center of the world has been hard for all four of us. I know some of you have dealt with this before or are dealing with it now. Let's pray for each other.

They're Baaack.

My girls got home yesterday about 1:00 I was just about to put the finishing touches on their rooms. They really liked thier bedroom and it's new beach theme. I spent the week turning one room into a playroom and the other into a bedroom. I think it will be a great change and it will hopefully keep the majority of mess confined to one place. We shall see.
They had fun at my mother-in-laws house and got spoiled every minute. I do think they started missing me after a few days. Now we have to start the countdown to school. Less than two weeks away.

p.s. I am planning on filling out an adoption application really soon, be praying that God will lead us in the right direction. I will give more details later as things progress.

Missin' my Chicks

Every year for the past few years, Josh's mom has wanted to have Big Sis (and now Little Sis) for a few days each summer. Last year they each took a separate turn leaving me at home with one girl to spend one on one mommy time with me. It was great. This year she wanted them both on the same week. And when I say week I mean six nights, seven days. My first thoughts were "Yes, I can get a lot done around the house, relax and spend time with my hubby with lots of time to spare" My first couple of days were great. Sleeping in. Completely rearranging the girl's rooms and organizing toys (aaacckk! still working on that one) I even got a girls night out with my sister and cousin-in-law. But as of Wednesday I was over my vacation. Plain and simple I miss my kids. I miss their snuggles in the morning. I miss their sweet voices singing in the next room. I even miss their sister squabbles (I know I'm crazy) I am here to testify that absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

A peek into the future?

I am so bad at this posting stuff. I kept trying to add text to the slideshow below and each time I did it would mess up. Little Sis found my camera one day. I picked it up to find all thes pictures she had taken with no one else around. I just had to share. The question is, will she grow up to be a famous photographer or a super model?

Self-Portraits by Little Sis