Quandary

Do I let her believe in fairies and pixie dust?

Or do I go ahead and bust that bubble before she kills herself. Because she's sharpening her skills and getting brave. And it is quite the drop off that ledge.

Motherhood

Highlights:

~(pictured above) i haven't had to use an alarm in years. i wake when my two come climb into bed with me. every single morning, flanked by my little loves, hayden sweetly demands to 'nuggle me!'

~ the bracelet the girls picked out for me at a garage sale. i might wear it forever.

~ leaving a message on my mom's answering machine. whoops, i stink. sorry, mom!

~ abbey's first time singing with the primary at church. she was...the loud one, ha ha.

~ justin asking abbey to help me clean up her playroom to which she replied, "I already told her 'Happy Mother's Day."

~ celebrating with paul, melody, and cousin dave. and not knowing who should do the dishes since it was mother's day, justin's birthday dinner, and paul and dave's actual birthday.

~feeling so much love and support in this chosen job of mine. i am so grateful to have a family and church who value the role of motherhood.

A Moving Bonus

It's been mentioned that we moved. Yes. Our landlords found a great opportunity back here and, you know, wanted their house back. It was unexpected and quick. I think everything will work out (maybe even better) except two big things. I grew quite attached to my neighbors. We can always take a drive to visit but nothing like walking out my back door and having an unscheduled, great conversation with Jeannie over popcorn and limeade. Then the yard. The lovely bike path through the back, the great creek and greenery for the kids to explore. And...more selfishly, for me to run back and catch a photo of the kids when the thought struck. Was so looking forward to seeing it in spring.

So I got a little gift. I missed a turn on the way home the other day and ended up driving past this field. This gorgeous, gorgeous field. We took the girls back a few nights later and let them have a little picnic with their babies so I could get in a photo fix.

As we were loading them up to go, J asked if it was ok for them to take their butterfly nets since he had promised them they would go butterfly hunting earlier. Uh....yes! Too many times there are tears and protests and bargains and bribes to get a picture done. But this one was magical. I'm so happy with how they turned out and delighted that the night itself was just as lovely.

I would love to find more things to love about the new stomping ground. A worthy goal for Pretty Mondays, I think.