Be Grateful...

I saw this poem on a blog that I absolutely love! She is an amazing woman who decorates beautifully and has some great insight.  I was perusing her blog when I saw this poem:


Be Grateful


for good music, for dark chocolate,
for a place to call home, for warm hugs,
for quiet time, freedom to dream, for family time,
for understanding souls, for kindred spirits,
for true forgiveness, for sweet memories,
for pink bubblegum, for silliness, for red shoes,
for blue skies, for every breath,
for sunshine on your face, for a child's laughter,
for God's grace


--Bonnie Jensen
(c) 2009 incourage


Hope that gives your day a little more meaning, I know it did mine! :)

The Big Sister

Well Em's first day at school went off without a hitch.  She voiced no concerns or worries but I could tell she was relieved when she saw a couple little girls from her preschool last year.  There are actually 4 other little girls in her kindergarten class that she was with last year; Madeline, Ella, Peyton and Hailey.  They are the cutest little kids! Her teacher, Mrs. Kukas seems really nice.  Like in one of my previous posts. you always worry that the teacher will appreciate your child and are kind to them.  Emma really likes her, so I guess she's alright.  I've got my eyes on ya though, Mrs. Kukas! :) I actually made it all the way home with no tears that first day.  But when I sat down and thought of her sitting at her little desk at school I did shed a few tears.  When I picked her up after school and was asked how her day was, she said, "I did great! And you know why? Because daddy gave me a blessing!" I'm so grateful she acknowledges the priesthood and realizes how important it is in our family. 

Here are a few little pictures of my Emma Lou Who through the years...

Claire's New Adventure...

My middle child started preschool this week.  It's been a hard couple of weeks what with Emma starting kindergarten and Claire starting preschool.  Not because I need to see them 24/7, but because it's the beginning of them without my constant protection...both spritually and physically.  Will the teacher appreciate them and treat them with kindness? Will they make friends? Will they feel comfortable? Will they be strong when something is said or done that's contrary to what they believe? While Emma is in public school, Claire is in a private preschool with an LDS teacher.  At least this year, she will be with those that share her religion and values and I know she'll be taken care of while I'm not with her.  And she has done so well! She's only gone 2 times but she LOVES it! No crying, no fits, no whining! She is such a big girl! I'm so proud of her!  I can't believe she's 4, but it's fun to see all the new things they learn and discover the older they get.  Good job my big girl!

New Hair!

I know this probably sounds crazy, but it was really hard for me to go back to my "natural" color.  Every time I'd go to touch up my highlights, Dave would ask me ,when he could see what I looked like with my original hair color.  I always said, "You fell in love and married a blonde!" BUT, I thought the other day, change is good right? So I took myself over to Safeway and picked out a color I thought might be close, although after 15+ years of highlights, who knows what my color is!!! So, I went home and colored.  And I like it! I think! I'll get used to it.  I know it's not earth shattering, but it was a tough decision!    ;)

Our Little Friend...

We have a little friend that lives outside on our porch.  Dave first noticed him when he rang the doorbell to be let in.  When the girls discovered him/her (how do you check the gender of a frog?) they at once wanted to introduce it to a new friend.  Emma said "look mom, do you think the frog will want someone to sit with it on the doorbell?" I laughed out loud when I saw Em's tiny dog sitting there staring at Froggy (original name, don't ya think? Claire is good with making up names, let me tell you...).  Just then my mom walked by with her dog Sophie.  Emma decided that Puppy (another great name) needed a larger friend to take him around.  My little girlies are pretty funny the things they come up with! I do need to work on being a little more creative with names however...

Doesn't it look like they're sizing each other up?

 

'Ello!

 

Gettin' a lift! Reminds me of the movie The Great Mouse Detective - ya know, Toby the basset hound?

My next post is about Emma's first day! The tears!!! On my part anyways...