our weekend

This weekend was all about being together. Saturday I made biscuits with sausage gravy for breakfast and then we headed out to do some shopping. We had a great big list of things and although we didn't get everything we needed we did make a dent in it. In Lowes we split up for a few things and apparently the kids save the embarrassing moments solely for Tim. Ry asked if the very petite clerk was a kid while we were checking out and Rose spotted a couple with tattoos on their legs and told (more like yelled at) them that their legs were "dirty" and they needed to wash them. In her defense she was just scolded last week for drawing all over herself with markers.... Still embarrassing (for Tim, I was in a different aisle.) D decided to use some of his Christmas money to buy a fish. It's a betta and he named him Spiderman. I will have to get a picture of him soon.

Sunday I planted some flowers and split up my aloe plant that was outgrowing the pot it was in. Tim worked on the Jeep with a little help from the boys. (Thankfully it is running again!) We took it easy and made pizza and sort of watched some of the Oscars. I turned it off around 9:30ish because I couldn't force myself to watch anymore. What can I say? I'm just not that into Hollywood... or musicals.

I still haven't gotten my hair cut, which I really want to do. The longer I have to think about it the crazier it gets. First I just wanted to trim the split ends and now I'm thinking I should get bangs and chop it all off. I'm thinking short like I had it my senior year of high school... right below my chin. I'd probably regret it, but it would grow back. Eventually.

ten happy things friday

1. Freshly brewed coffee in the afternoon
2. Shiny new tires
3. Family always close by to help
4. A baby that can fall asleep on her own
5. New black flats
6. Seeing extended family last Saturday at a baby shower
7. Hopefully getting a haircut this weekend
8. Surprised that my kids tried and liked (sort of) their salad of baby spinach and white mushrooms. (Maybe it was the ranch dressing they really liked.)
9. I want to make some cookies, but time is running out
10. I still haven't figured out the Moby wrap (honestly I haven't tried it again), but have a different baby carrier that is super easy and Sam likes a lot. Makes the fussy afternoons much better.

off the top of my head

Yesterday after we picked up D from the bus we drove to the back and fed the catfish. (My father in law bought catfish to restock the tank, or "pond".) Buzz rode along in the feed scoop.

Rose. People always talk about the "terrible twos", but really you should be warned about the terrifying threes. I think it's a combination of wanting to be independent and still needy (???) with a side of jealousy of the baby thrown in. She's wonderful to her sister, but I think she really misses ALL the attention that she used to get. I do feel bad that I don't get to snuggle with her as much as I used to and I have been trying to get some quality one on one time with her.

 Ry is our negotiator. He will try to talk his way out of everything and nap time has been... exhausting. Between him and Rose nap has turned into a big battle that I've come to dread and yet, really look forward to. Well, I still look forward to it even though only Rose (sometimes) actually sleeps. Today it was nice outside and I gave Ry two options: sit outside and read or lie in his bed. It worked out really well and hopefully this will be the beginning of something good.... because I have a much better afternoon when I get a little break after lunch time.

Sam is smiling and cooing and being a good little baby. She gets needy at the best times- when I'm cooking, cleaning or doing anything besides holding her. That's only when she's awake so I try to do everything while she's napping, which thankfully is often.

Apparently I felt that you all needed updates on how the kids are behaving. I know it's been a week since I've posted last, but I am currently experiencing some sort of writer's block. I'll be honest I think that I'm on autopilot right now and trying to find time AND something to blog is too much most days. Maybe my own expectations are too high. I have been reading lots of blogs that are witty, introspective, creative and just plain entertaining... so I guess I feel like my posts should be as good as theirs. But I'm not going to give in to that pressure. I'm going to keep celebrating the small things that happen everyday. I don't know, I guess I just needed to get that out.

what we're doing wednesday

Let's see, today I've been rewarded for my singing by getting some grins out of this cutie.

We went to the store to purchase cough medicine and Tide. The cough medicine for the congested kids and Tide because it's my favorite laundry detergent.

I am listening to Hold On by Alabama Shakes. Seriously, go and listen.

Looking forward to my front porch sitting tonight.

ten happy things friday

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.”
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

one

the liberation that comes from 

knowing and believing 

that I don't need an outsider's approval for me to be happy

two

I had to go grocery shopping this morning with the 3 youngest chilluns

they were very good!

three

bacon cheeseburgers

four

making coffee with our french press

five

excited to try Snowdrift Vanilla Porter

sounds delicious

six

church bells

seven

getting to know a couple of fellow moms from D's school better

eight

the lady in produce who was astonished to hear I had 4 kids!!

she said someone needed to explain to me what causes that....

I laughed and I said I already knew

with a grin on my face

 I wasn't offended like I thought I would be, in fact, I found it funny.

nine

Bad Lip Reading & Honest Trailers videos on Youtube

ten

waking up grateful everyday for all that I have