Sick

My daycare lady warned me that "the bug" is going around....now I'm freaking terrified. I HATE "the bug" ... I know everyone hates it, but I hate it more. I wish it never ever existed. Having small children and being sick isn't an option. HavIng one sick child and one healthy child also sucks. I don't even want to think about having 2 sick ones at the same time. I am a nervous wreck. I just got over being a wreck almost daily about it after Nora had it in Feb. it took omgosh like 8 months. Help. Pray. I know I am.

xxoo,
Frootie!

Christmas Lists

Ella wants a bunch of crap for her American Girl Doll. Why? Why is it that kids want such expensive stuff and then they are over it approximately 5 days after Christmas?

Nora wants a stroller for her baby doll and a doll house. This year will be really fun for us with her because she is starting to 'get it'.

Graham is too know to know what he wants and doesn't want. But he's getting socks and little people stuff.

Clinton says he wants books. I am gonna surprise him this year and I can't wait!

I want an iPad mini. Or a juicer. Or some new work shoes.

All my kids need socks. Hunting for socks every morning will make me prematurely grey.

xxoo,
Frootie!

Thanksgiving

At what point in my life should I start having thanksgiving traditions? And how does a vegetarian have traditions for a holiday that circles around mass turkey executions?

This year I think I'm gonna try tofurkey. I hope it's good. I'd love to eat tofurkey sandwiches on Black Friday and Saturday. Speaking of Black Friday, I need to get an aerobed of some sort.

New Year's Eve my friend Ryan is coming home from England. He's going to stay with us for a bit and I am so excited/nervous! Our little house is really going to be busting at the seams. Busting with fun!

xoxo,
Frootie!

Dogs

I have really cute dogs.

Praying

I am not very good at prayer. If I were to be asked to pray over dinner....I would decline. It makes me terribly uncomfortable. Because of my fear I am working with Nora to get her more comfortable with praying in public.

The prayer I encourage is: Dear Jesus. Thank you for food, thank you for our house, and thank you for everyone who loves us. Amen.

At first it was me saying and her repeating. Now she says it on her own.

And.

The last 2 times....she's thanked Jesus for Mama.

Me!

Xoxo,
Frootie!

Scandal

Anyone else watching this show?  Holy Crap!  I never know what's going to happen next.  The writers of this show are either insane or totally brilliant.  Maybe both.  

I highly recommend.

xxoo,

Frootie!

Five years in a few sentences

I try not to be that girl.  The one who always brings up the past - but somedays I can't help it.  Yesterday Prince C and I celebrated 3 years of marriage.  4 years of love.  My life has never been better.  I am poorer and happier and amazed at how God works.  Here is a quick jaunt into how my life has changed in the last 5 years.

Five Years ago this week - My past and I had just returned from a trip out west.  I found out the past was in love with someone else.  Someone who became his future and I am happy for them now.  

Four Years ago this week (give/take) - Prince C said "I love you for the first time".

Three Years ago this week - We said "I Do" and started our life together.

Two Years ago this week - We celebrated our first anniversary and I was awed at our happiness.

Last Year  this week - we had a son.  We celebrated our anniversary in the hospital.

This year - we went on a brisk trip to the mountains.  We ate and laughed and explored.  It was lovely.

My life is amazing and wonderful.  I am grateful for my past and I am hopeful for my future.  I can not wait to see what God has in store for our family.  

xxoo,

Frootie!