Happy Kids

We had a wonderful Easter Dinner of egg-salad sandwiches, tomato soup, and hot dogs. These are a few pearls from that evening.

 'Eye' love youyouyouyou. (or ear)

Anniversary

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It amazes me sometimes how time can trick you. Waiting with baited breath for the end of a rough week while marveling at the speed of the last year; the paradox of it is not lost on me. 

Eight years ago today I was privileged to enter the House of the Lord and be married for time and all eternity to my sweetheart.

I thought I was so grown up when I got married all those years ago. I was done with college and moving on to a whole new part of life! (thought in haughty, self-accomplished tones)

Now I know I was just a baby.

That is not to say that I regret any of the choices- quite the contrary, I'm so thankful I had the courage (or naivete) to make such big, great decisions. (I'm not really a skilled maker of choices usually) 

Easter!

We celebrate the true meaning of Easter!

Yesterday, we invited the Easter Bunny to come share some fun with us too. (Our thought is that Saturday is a day best served by candy and sunny bunnies- but Sunday is the Day to remember Jesus and His Love for us)

Angry Birds!

If you are unaware of the phenomenon that is Angry Birds, you may want to quit reading this post before you begin. This game is more addictive than crack or meth or peanut butter.... (having only experienced the most addictive of these three substances myself, I can only assume for the other two)

The Doctor got a new phone, and this fancy I'm-smarter-than-you-ALL phone brought Angry Birds to our house. My kids already knew the love of this game. (Thanks, Uncles!)

We all have been vying for a chance to attack the selfish, smirking pigs*, but with one phone, it is a bit complicated.

My brilliant kids came up with a solution.

Angry Birds-Outside!

Today Is Sunday

The doctor is on call- He left this morning around 7:00 and we won't see him until tomorrow around lunch.
The perfect day for Mom to be a grouchy mess. (ok- there is never a perfect day for Mom to be grouchy, because it ruins everything! The whole house falls to pieces.)*
 I love those days when everything/anything is fuel for a meltdown. After Pencil's 30-something-th flush this morning I shut the bathroom door and just screamed for a few seconds.

I have to remind myself that the key is to just laugh.

As on Eagle's Wings

One of the perks of working in the ED- nurses teach you the most random things. Like: There is a cool website that shows a live feed of Eagle babies.
Of course, the Doctor had to come home and share his cool new knowledge with us.

It has also been food for thought- I have been a bit worn out with the kid chasing. I've been a touch grouchy about their antics and busy natures. But seeing this eagle mom has humbled me.

Eagles are majestic, beautiful animals. They are poetry when in flight-- and yet this momma stays in her nest with these three fluffy monsters almost ALL day every day. The dad comes and goes- bringing food and help (and BLESS him for it!). God has a plan! For them, and for us!

Haircuts

Before:    2 shaggy monkies (sporting ties and nice watches)

The Joys of Home Ownership, or Potty Training, Jinxed

The miracle of blogging is that all of life's events are available at in instant. Laughter, tears, memories for a lifetime all at one's literal fingertips.
It is one such event that I need to share today.

We are first time home owners. We love the freedoms of not renting. It has been bliss... until the other day.
Remember Pencil? Yeah- that little monkey who likes the get into trouble a million times a day. Well, he has learned how to flush the toilet. He has also learned that if something is in the toilet, it is much more interesting to flush.
A few weeks ago, something got flushed. We don't know what it was, only that it is now gone. Sadly, we fear it is only part-way gone... most likely lodged halfway into the abyss known as local sewage. We have had a few minor incidents since this 'flushing,' most of which were nothing to report. (Thankfully!! I'm still in a dither about reporting this one... potty humor and all that.... please forgive me) Until the other day....