June 7, 2012

Andrew was barking at cars as we passed. Who needs a dog? (Don't tell Molly I said that.)

Blessings:

1. I slept in this morning! First time in evers! (Okay – sleeping in is relative. I slept until 7:45.)

2. Cereal sale!

3. My new computer is sooooo fast!

4. Little Man was so cute today – we took him to the store and he put on the FLIRT for one of the store employees. It was so funny – every time she’d look at him he’d turn his head and cut his eyes toward her with a sly grin. Little Stinker.

5. The foster/adoptive parent picnic. It was fun to see some people we only see once a year. I got some great pictures, but I can’t share them. Sorry. It was fun to take good pictures again too! It’s been way too long since I got my big camera out.

June 6, 2012

The theme for today’s 30 day challenge photo was “books.” These are the ones I am currently reading as I have time.

Blessings:

1. My new laptop! It’s seriously awesome! It’s so much faster than my old one…it makes work easy! I’m sure it will make play easier, too, but I haven’t had much time to test that out yet.

2. My husband is wonderful.

3. Chocolate chip cookies! My wonderful husband made some tonight. Mmmmm…

4. Little Man had to have blood drawn today, and he was fabulous! He only cried briefly, and he was quite interested in the whole thing. No fighting or difficulties at all. Yay!

5. We’re going camping this weekend! I’m already starting to pack and prepare. I love it!

June 5, 2012

Today’s 30 day challenge theme was “breakfast today.” It didn’t say it had to be my breakfast.

Blessings:

1. Little Man had his well-child check today. He’s itty bitty teeny tiny, but he’s healthy.

2. I still didn’t lose my temper when I discovered that my laptop is deathly allergic to coffee. No more Toshiba laptop for me.

3. A kind, loving, generous benefactor has provided a way for me to replace the laptop that shouldn’t have had coffee.

4. A friend brought me several yards of soft, fluffy flannel for cloth diapers. I love it!! I made the diapers last night because I just couldn’t wait to use that wonderful flannel. Cloth diapers are so cuddly and cute. ‘Love em!

5. I had a fun meeting (yes, a fun meeting) with two of my co-workers today. Have I mentioned how much I love my job?

June 4, 2012

(Sorry for the delay in posting – I’ll explain a little further down.)

The 30 day challenge theme for today was “clouds.”

Blessings:

1. I didn’t lose my temper when I found out that a beach ball had given my laptop a cup of coffee.

2. Mom’s hand is healing well! She doesn’t have to go back to the doctor for that.

3. Since I had to shut my computer down and let it dry out for a while, I had more time for housework and kid play.

4. I made this mac & cheese for dinner. I love this stuff, and I’m not a mac & cheese fan.

5. I don’t think I can adequately describe just how happy Little Man is. He is very rarely fussy, and even then it is brief. It’s probably a result of his chromosome deletion, and it might even be a less-than-good thing (because he’s so content that he doesn’t try to do the things he should be doing), but it is such a joy to be in his presence.

June 3, 2012

This sweet little baby hand is one year old today.

Blessings:

1. We had a great time at church today. Great music, good time with friends, a lot of God’s Word, and then the church voted to call my beloved husband as their associate pastor. Praise the Lord!

2. Today was Little Man’s birthday. How can it possibly be a whole year since our littlest lovebug was born. A year ago today we didn’t even know we needed a Little Man, but boy, did we! He’s the most wonderful, happy, affectionate baby I have ever seen. I am so thankful every day that he was added to our family.

3. Despite the crazy-busy day and the celebration in his honor, Little Man was mostly a happy, sweet boy today. The first birthday can be so overwhelming for little people, and Little Man handled it well.

4. There is no school tomorrow!

5. Quiet.

June 2, 2012

Little Man’s birthday present.

Blessings:

1. My honey took care of the baby so I could sleep for an extra 40 minutes. After the last few nights, I really needed that sleep!

2. I had to squeeze it in to a busy day, but I had time for sewing!

3. I didn’t have to cook a single time today.

4. God loves me.

5. My children make me laugh.

June 1, 2012

Party time! (The processing I put on this cell phone shot makes the red balloons look pink – I did not give my 13 year old son just pink balloons. There are a few pinks for the girls.)

Blessings:

1. Austin Ray. My sweet Austin is 13 years old now! How did the time pass so quickly? He’s such a wonderful, helpful, affectionate young man. We are very blessed to have him in our family.

2. School is done!

3. We had a party to celebrate #1 and #2!

4. Baseball fun – and the best/worst part – baseball is over.

5. I get to rest my weary head in my comfy bed.