Mid Week Revelation: 4 year old's sense of humor

Nothing is funnier than hearing your husband laugh at a TV commercial, watching your daughter go in and ask what was so funny. Then have him try to explain that commercial, which ends with my daughter cutting him off mid way, saying, "oh, it's about football? Then I don't care" (walking back out of the room).

My poor husband can't get anyone in this house to like football...

The joy of Christmas morning

Joy...
Smiles...
Giggles...
Squeals...
And laughter...

Happiness...
Content...
Appreciation...
Amazement...
And excitement...

These are only some of the few words to describe Christmas morning. 

Both of my children couldn't sleep the night before due to the anticipation of Santa's arrival. They had too much excitement energy that no amount of story books could curtail.

Once asleep...

Santa maneuvered his way down the chimney where he dropped off many toys to my little good girl and boy.

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Once awake, their reactions were priceless and worth every penny spent on those presents. My 4 year old daughter paused to admire her surroundings, whereas, my 2 year old son dove right in and starting tearing open presents.

Both completely enamored every step of the way.

I positioned myself between both of my children as my husband sat on the couch, with a video camera in hand. My mom and dad sat around the pile of presents, to have a better view of the action.

All sharing the joy and bliss that Christmas brings to children.

The magic in their eyes that aids in keeping the spirit alive.

...And I was the lucky one, nestled between my loving family, sharing this precious moment with all of them.



I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas :)

Mid Week Revelation: The words of a 4 year old

My 4 year old daughter sat with her legs criss crossed on my kitchen floor playing her Kindle while I was making dinner. This conversation unfolded...

Me: (After noticing her swiping something down on her Kindle's screen) little girl, what's going on over there? Do you need some help?
My daughter: No mom... Duh, I know how to work my Kindle... What do you think, I just got this today? (Pause) I got it yesterday!
Me: (Laughing) actually, you got it in August.
My daughter: Same thing. Sheesh mom, do you have to get so technical about everything?

Friends can be the best medicine.

Laughter...
-With insane amounts of laughter...
Inappropriate conversations...
-With yet, very appropriate conversations...
..Along with, spuratic, all over conversations...
Google searches...
Devouring junk food like it's the end of the world...
Dancing demonstrations...
Women topics...
Parenting topics...
And drinking coffee and tea -with lots and lots of sugar...

Any kind of topic, any type of conversations -all while sitting around a dining room table, enjoying a "girls night in" with my best friends.

A rarity of no children... Just adult conversations and laughter to no end. Oh, and clad in sweat pants, ugg boots, and a t-shirt.

Life as a mother is stressful enough, to not have awesome friends riding the train with you. Friends are a wonderful addition to anyone's life, but I'm incredibly lucky to have found such close friends who are sharing my life adventure with me. They are not only along for the ride, they are riding shotgun yelling, "wooohoo!" with their head's out the window.

They've become more than friends... They're family.

On the mend.

My last week was spent caring for two sicks kids with fevers and stuffy noses... They required extra hugs, cuddles, and kisses with lots of freshly juiced fruits and homemade chicken soup. Both slept hours upon hours, as this mommy provided all the love I could.

Fast forward a week later, both kids are on the mend, whereas, I am down for the count, couch laden for the duration of my days...

But I'm not lonely, that's for sure... I have two wonderful children draped around me, smothering me with lots of hugs and cuddles. My daughter was the one who told her brother to lay next to me because, "love will heal mommy," and apparently, Bubble Guppies on repeat will too.

For how much love and dedication I provided my two children during their healing, both are returning the favor. 

I feel better each day knowing how special these two beautiful humans are... 

How thoughtful they are.

How much they care about others.

How much love they have in their souls, not only for me, but for the whole family.

Being sick has definitely been a disability this week, especially since I'm the primary caretaker of both my children, and my husband. But, both my son and daughter has made this time fairly easy. I'm not one to lay down, but with a fever and an achy body, there wasn't much else I could do. So, both were more than pleased to join me and keep me company during my stay.

And I couldn't have asked for better care.

Mid Week Revelation: Tasty Cake debacle

When it's 10:00 pm and I'm shoving tasty-cakes down my throat like it's the end of the world, I guess that means I've given up to the idea of ever being fit again after having children... But I must say, it was a good run.