The day before yesterday, after a loud argument over a toy between Noelle and my 5 yr old Megan, I had a little talk with my oldest. I was asking her about how the situation could have been dealt with differently, etc. I tried to paint a picture for her asking her what she thought it would be like if our family was always respectful to each other, ( Read more... )

Ok, I saw "Garden State" two nights ago. I loved it. (Thank you,  Mandy,  for sharing!) As we talked about what we liked about it afterward, I suddenly realized that all my really favorite movies have the same theme. Anne of Green Gables, Benny and Joon, City of Angels, Good Will hunting, Lady Jane, Eternal Sunshine..., Pride and Prejudiced, Dead ( Read more... )

K. It is 3:15 AM. I'm awake. Dave is at a youth lock in which I did not attend because I've got a busy week and cannot afford to be sleepy. Well, I might as well be there! NoJo (my 2 1/2 year old Noelle Joy) was overtired and cranky from missing her nap today and going to bed late. She was fussy for 2 hours off and on, waking me from my sleep and ( Read more... )

Well, I'm feeling kinda negative. I'm frustrated about...well, I just don't know. I have a general feeling of dissatisfaction and discouragement. Ucky! I know I need some serious time with my Savior. If anyone reads this, please pray I will actually get myself out of bed tomorrow morning and that my kids don't wake with the dawn. I won't be home ( Read more... )

Had a great day today! I took the kids to the zoo with my friend and her 4 kidos. It was an gorgeous day about 70 degrees or so.
I love primates!!! Really. I could have been one of those peeps who go out into the Congo for months at a time to bond with a gorilla community. Well, Ok, maybe not so much, since I think without the very thick glass in ( Read more... )

I have not vacuumed in at least two weeks and my dog is shedding like crazy!

"I have to say everything that's on my mind . I cannot keep it bottled up inside of me! I have to say it took me far too long to find out that my weakness is my testimony." ~ Charlie Peacock  "Everything That's on My Mind"

"Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power ( Read more... )

My 2 ½ year old daughter Noelle’s favorite new word is “because”. She uses it to justify her every desire.

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Confession #1: I want to try YogaBootieBallet.

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