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

Vacation Bible School

My girls are attending VBS at my parents church. I have been seeing some of my bloggy friends there, dropping off thier kiddos. I asked Little Sis what they had for snack on Monday. She said bananas, Sun chips and a Capri Sun. I think VBS has come a long way since my days at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Without fail our snack was cookies and red kool-aid. It may have been a little repetitive but it was great. I have a lot of great memories from those hot summer days. The year I was too old to attend I began helping. I was a teacher in a kindergarten class when I was 15 or 16. Oh the joys of a tiny church. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. I hope my girls are making great memories this week. I know they are learning more about God and that's the best part of all. Do any of you have VBS memories?

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!

I am a little late with this post. Yesterday my oldest child turned seven. We had such a busy day. Josh was home and we spent the day together. We made a visit to the big city, Toys'r'us and Chuck E. Cheese. Big Sis requested an American flag cake and mac 'n' cheese for supper.

Big Sis is smart, caring, creative and determined. I am so proud of her and the girl she is becoming. She is a blessing.

Back to Normal?

I am home now and finally almost unpacked. I am a proud member of the ranks of procrastinators. My husband comes home tonight and that gives me some motivation to get things done today. Unfortunately, while I have been unpacking the two sweet girls have turned their rooms into disaster areas. So, our main project today is to make some order in those rooms. I have enjoyed looking at my new kitchen. We have also been picking blackberries from our own personal blackberry patch. It makes me feel like a pioneer woman picking berries for my family. I guess that is as close as I will get since I don't bake bread from scratch too often and I can't churn butter.

Home again.

The girls and I headed home a few days early. We just couldn't take that apartment anymore. Josh will be home middle of next week. I can't wait to use my new kitchen again. I also can't wait to see all of my Missouri friends again. It was nice to see you today BDM, why don't you leave a comment sometime.