Today the Boogie is thankful for the freedom to worship however we choose (why, yes, we have been studying the history of the United States in school.)
Peabody is thankful for the little box I gave her today to hold her teeny tiny plastic snake, her even tinier plastic lizard, an eraser, and an itsy-bitsy rock. (Please note that these are all things that a baby can swallow and/or choke on, hence the little box.) Anyway I think this proves that even almost-five-year-olds are more excited about boxes than toys.
I'm thankful for:
-a nice long chat with my mom today!
-my doctor's office for just sending a script to the pharmacy instead of telling me I had to come in for an appointment. Seriously, that turned a Monday into ... a much better Monday.
-my husband picking up the prescription so that I didn't have to take three kids to the pharmacy in 15 degree weather.
-my slow-cooker.
-cookies.
February 16, 2015
February 15, 2015
TMD15
Today the Boogie is thankful for ... um ... uh ... drat. I can't remember. I asked her and she kept trying to say that she was thankful for Mr. A, but Peabody already said she was thankful for him and no copying is allowed. Eventually the Boogie came up with something else but by then I was confused and bewildered and unable to retain what she said.
Anyway. Peabody said she is thankful for her baby brother.
I'm thankful for:
-reliable babysitters.
-a short date with Eric, despite the very very very VERY COLD and windy weather.
-gift cards.
-happy things happening to friends. :)
-my bed.
Your turn!
Anyway. Peabody said she is thankful for her baby brother.
I'm thankful for:
-reliable babysitters.
-a short date with Eric, despite the very very very VERY COLD and windy weather.
-gift cards.
-happy things happening to friends. :)
-my bed.
Your turn!
February 14, 2015
TMD14
Today the Boogie is thankful for the Lego people Eric bought for each of the girls.
Peabody is thankful for a Daddy/daughters date.
I'm thankful for:
-my SIL Ashley! Today is her birthday. I got to spend quite a bit of time with her when Mr. A and I went to WA back in December. It was so nice to sit around and chat and get to know her better. She is a lovely person inside and out, and a wonderful addition to our family.
-the house allllll to myself for 3 blissful hours while Eric & the girls were out and Mr. A was napping.
-nice hot showers to warm me up right before I go to bed.
-my four valentines!
-the sn ... the sno ... the s ... I can't say it. I'm thankful that there are only 30 days 20 hours and 52 minutes left until it is spring.
Peabody is thankful for a Daddy/daughters date.
I'm thankful for:
-my SIL Ashley! Today is her birthday. I got to spend quite a bit of time with her when Mr. A and I went to WA back in December. It was so nice to sit around and chat and get to know her better. She is a lovely person inside and out, and a wonderful addition to our family.
-the house allllll to myself for 3 blissful hours while Eric & the girls were out and Mr. A was napping.
-nice hot showers to warm me up right before I go to bed.
-my four valentines!
-the sn ... the sno ... the s ... I can't say it. I'm thankful that there are only 30 days 20 hours and 52 minutes left until it is spring.
February 13, 2015
TMD13
Today the Boogie is thankful for our presidents. (I asked and she clarified that she meant all of our previous presidents as well as the current one. Then she asked, "Who is our president now?" So yeah ... current events haven't exactly been covered in school lately.)
Peabody. Oh, Peabody. Peabody is thankful that she gets to wear this (minus the hat) to bed.
I think this requires a little explanation.
When I was a little girl, my mom made this dress for me. I think it was for Easter or something. It was long and satiny and I felt like a princess in it. A few years ago when we were in WA Mom pulled out a box of dresses that she and Mamaw had made for me and my sister, and I chose several to bring home with me. Most of them ended up in the dress-up bin, including this one. Now, it's been in there ever since, and somehow has escaped Peabody's full attention. But this afternoon she found it and put it on over her clothes and wore it for the rest of the day. After wearing it for a bit she asked if she could sleep in it tonight, "like a nightgown!" she said.
"I don't know," I said, "it's not very warm. It will probably feel cold on your skin. I don't think it's a very good idea."
A little while again she asked again. "Did you decide?" she asked. "Did you say you would think about it?"
"Boy, Pheebs, I don't know," I said again, "I'm afraid you'll be too cold."
"I won't be cold," she insisted, "maybe you can think about it some more."
I didn't understand why she was being so persistent ... until Eric came home and she immediately showed him her dress.
"See my dress, Daddy? It's so long!" she exclaimed, "And silky ..."
And that cartoon lightbulb went on over my head right before she continued, "... it feels like a lally."
Of course. The dress is satiny. It feels like her lallies, her loveys, her blankies. Her beloved blankies that are silky on one side and around all of the edges, the blankies that are supposed to stay on her bed during the day so that she is not tempted to suck her thumb while snuggling with them. No wonder she wanted to wear the dress all day and then sleep in it.
So, in the end, a compromise was struck. She could wear it, as long as she put on pajamas underneath. When I was tucking her in I teased, "I guess you don't need your lally now. Maybe I'll sleep with it."
"No!" she said, alarmed, "I still need it. See, I have two hands!" and she demonstrated how she could stroke the dress fabric with one hand while snuggling her blankie with the other.
Oh, that girl. She is too funny. I love her.
So, today I'm thankful for:
-the way my kids make me laugh.
-Mr. A's hugs around my neck and sloppy wet open-mouth kisses.
-the unexpected dinner that Eric brought home -- does that man know me or what? Forget flowers and candy: not having to make dinner is the best day-before-Valentine's gift EVER.
And that's all I've got for today. I'm two thankfulnesses short but I think my brain has shut down for the night. So, what are you thankful for?
Peabody. Oh, Peabody. Peabody is thankful that she gets to wear this (minus the hat) to bed.
I think this requires a little explanation.
When I was a little girl, my mom made this dress for me. I think it was for Easter or something. It was long and satiny and I felt like a princess in it. A few years ago when we were in WA Mom pulled out a box of dresses that she and Mamaw had made for me and my sister, and I chose several to bring home with me. Most of them ended up in the dress-up bin, including this one. Now, it's been in there ever since, and somehow has escaped Peabody's full attention. But this afternoon she found it and put it on over her clothes and wore it for the rest of the day. After wearing it for a bit she asked if she could sleep in it tonight, "like a nightgown!" she said.
"I don't know," I said, "it's not very warm. It will probably feel cold on your skin. I don't think it's a very good idea."
A little while again she asked again. "Did you decide?" she asked. "Did you say you would think about it?"
"Boy, Pheebs, I don't know," I said again, "I'm afraid you'll be too cold."
"I won't be cold," she insisted, "maybe you can think about it some more."
I didn't understand why she was being so persistent ... until Eric came home and she immediately showed him her dress.
"See my dress, Daddy? It's so long!" she exclaimed, "And silky ..."
And that cartoon lightbulb went on over my head right before she continued, "... it feels like a lally."
Of course. The dress is satiny. It feels like her lallies, her loveys, her blankies. Her beloved blankies that are silky on one side and around all of the edges, the blankies that are supposed to stay on her bed during the day so that she is not tempted to suck her thumb while snuggling with them. No wonder she wanted to wear the dress all day and then sleep in it.
So, in the end, a compromise was struck. She could wear it, as long as she put on pajamas underneath. When I was tucking her in I teased, "I guess you don't need your lally now. Maybe I'll sleep with it."
"No!" she said, alarmed, "I still need it. See, I have two hands!" and she demonstrated how she could stroke the dress fabric with one hand while snuggling her blankie with the other.
Oh, that girl. She is too funny. I love her.
So, today I'm thankful for:
-the way my kids make me laugh.
-Mr. A's hugs around my neck and sloppy wet open-mouth kisses.
-the unexpected dinner that Eric brought home -- does that man know me or what? Forget flowers and candy: not having to make dinner is the best day-before-Valentine's gift EVER.
And that's all I've got for today. I'm two thankfulnesses short but I think my brain has shut down for the night. So, what are you thankful for?
February 12, 2015
TMD12
On the way home from church tonight I asked the girls what they are thankful for. I said, "Try to think of something that you think is really important."
Peabody said, "I'm thankful for rain. Rain is important."
The Boogie said, "It's between science, DNA, and my siblings. And I don't know which one to pick."
DNA? For serious?
"Tell me why you think DNA is important," I said.
"I don't know," she replied.
"Well, do you know what DNA is?" I asked.
"It's something inside cells," she said.
"What does it do? Why is it important?" I persisted.
"I don't know!" she said, exasperated. "I guess it's just between science and my siblings, then. And ... I pick my siblings. They're more important than science."
As for me, I'm thankful for:
-being able to borrow MIL's KitchenAid stand mixer. One of these days when I have a bigger kitchen I may get one of my own, but for the two times a year that I actually need one at this point in my life, it's very convenient to borrow MIL's.
-a mini-playdate today with Mrs. Chief's niece and nephews.
-cheese and crackers, my favorite evening snack. Also one of my favorites pretty much any other time of the day, though sometimes popcorn takes precedence.
-hearing how God is blessing someone in unexpected ways.
-this computer. I'm pretty sure it's on its last legs and will need to be replaced soon, but I'm thankful that it is working for now!
Peabody said, "I'm thankful for rain. Rain is important."
The Boogie said, "It's between science, DNA, and my siblings. And I don't know which one to pick."
DNA? For serious?
"Tell me why you think DNA is important," I said.
"I don't know," she replied.
"Well, do you know what DNA is?" I asked.
"It's something inside cells," she said.
"What does it do? Why is it important?" I persisted.
"I don't know!" she said, exasperated. "I guess it's just between science and my siblings, then. And ... I pick my siblings. They're more important than science."
As for me, I'm thankful for:
-being able to borrow MIL's KitchenAid stand mixer. One of these days when I have a bigger kitchen I may get one of my own, but for the two times a year that I actually need one at this point in my life, it's very convenient to borrow MIL's.
-a mini-playdate today with Mrs. Chief's niece and nephews.
-cheese and crackers, my favorite evening snack. Also one of my favorites pretty much any other time of the day, though sometimes popcorn takes precedence.
-hearing how God is blessing someone in unexpected ways.
-this computer. I'm pretty sure it's on its last legs and will need to be replaced soon, but I'm thankful that it is working for now!
February 11, 2015
TMD11
I remembered to ask the girls! Of course, I forgot until they were in bed, but I remembered before they fell asleep, so that's improvement.
The Boogie is thankful for gardens in which to grow food.
Peabody is thankful for blankets -- she specified blankets to keep her warm, but I have a sneaking suspicion that her beloved "lallies" are included.
I'm thankful for:
-a nice chat with my Mamaw today.
-my Fiestaware (sometimes I stack it up like this just to look at how pretty it is. It makes me happy.)
-A couple of good Mr. A naps which meant ...
-FINALLY getting caught up on laundry. It's one chore I don't mind doing, usually, but party prep last week put me way behind. Getting it into the washer and switched to the dryer is no big deal; it's the folding that I struggle to get to. Thankfully the girls are getting more and more helpful, though Peabody complains every time that she really doesn't like folding "washcloth-es."
-Also finally getting caught up with school. Everything is graded, and the next week-and-a-half is scheduled. Whew.
What are you thankful for?
The Boogie is thankful for gardens in which to grow food.
Peabody is thankful for blankets -- she specified blankets to keep her warm, but I have a sneaking suspicion that her beloved "lallies" are included.
I'm thankful for:
-a nice chat with my Mamaw today.
-my Fiestaware (sometimes I stack it up like this just to look at how pretty it is. It makes me happy.)
-A couple of good Mr. A naps which meant ...
-FINALLY getting caught up on laundry. It's one chore I don't mind doing, usually, but party prep last week put me way behind. Getting it into the washer and switched to the dryer is no big deal; it's the folding that I struggle to get to. Thankfully the girls are getting more and more helpful, though Peabody complains every time that she really doesn't like folding "washcloth-es."
-Also finally getting caught up with school. Everything is graded, and the next week-and-a-half is scheduled. Whew.
What are you thankful for?
February 10, 2015
TMD10
I forgot to ask the girls again! We usually discuss it at breakfast but we were rushing to get to Mr. A's well-check.
I'm thankful for:
-answered prayer & God's protection for our loved ones
-dinner in the freezer
-a good check-up for Mr. A -- he is 22 lbs. (41st percentile) and 29.5 inches (40th percentile.) His head is 19 inches (96th percentile!) He has an enormous noggin.
-Target
-Mama Dog's unending patience with Mr. A. Seriously, I don't know how she puts up with him. He crawls on her, lays across her, "pats" her none too gently, pulls her fur, and yanks on her ears. Yet she will stay on the other side of the gate while he reaches through and pokes her in the eye. I guess she figures the extra Cheerios and hot dog pieces that come her way make it all worth it.
I'm thankful for:
-answered prayer & God's protection for our loved ones
-dinner in the freezer
-a good check-up for Mr. A -- he is 22 lbs. (41st percentile) and 29.5 inches (40th percentile.) His head is 19 inches (96th percentile!) He has an enormous noggin.
-Target
-Mama Dog's unending patience with Mr. A. Seriously, I don't know how she puts up with him. He crawls on her, lays across her, "pats" her none too gently, pulls her fur, and yanks on her ears. Yet she will stay on the other side of the gate while he reaches through and pokes her in the eye. I guess she figures the extra Cheerios and hot dog pieces that come her way make it all worth it.
February 9, 2015
TMD9
I forgot to ask the girls what they are thankful for today.
I'm thankful for:
-a friend to do a month-long challenge with (you know who you are!)
-monthly ladies' meetings and the lovely lady who opens her home to host them and also often teaches the devotional.
-bottled drinking water.
-indoor plumbing -- it's been pretty cold lately and ... well, I think you get my gist. Especially after that water reference.
-occasional visits from Batprincess.
Your turn!
I'm thankful for:
-a friend to do a month-long challenge with (you know who you are!)
-monthly ladies' meetings and the lovely lady who opens her home to host them and also often teaches the devotional.
-bottled drinking water.
-indoor plumbing -- it's been pretty cold lately and ... well, I think you get my gist. Especially after that water reference.
-occasional visits from Batprincess.
Your turn!
February 8, 2015
TMD8
Today the Boogie is thankful that we weren't in an accident (there was no narrow miss or anything but there was an accident in front of the church right before we left.)
Peabody is thankful that we drove the "fun way" home from church.
I'm thankful for:
-homeschooling which means I don't have to get up and go anywhere tomorrow or get anyone else ready to go anywhere tomorrow.
-"I Love Lucy" ... we've been buying the seasons and watching them together. I forgot how funny it is.
-funny Boogie-isms. She doesn't come up with them as often as she used to, but sometimes we hear things like this: "Honey, when I exhale all the way and relax my body, I weigh more. And when I breathe in, I get lighter. I just figured that out!" I guess she must breathe helium instead of oxygen.
-party food leftovers for lunch today.
-hardly any cake leftovers, thanks to Mr. A's Birthday Party 2.0, which was really just cake at church tonight, which in all honesty was actually just me trying to get rid of the rest of the cake since we only ate the top tier at yesterday's party. And he was called up to the front so everyone could sing to him. I wish we'd gotten video because when everyone started singing he got a big smile on his face, and then he got embarrassed and buried his face in FIL's shoulder, but he couldn't resist looking out at everyone again.
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Peabody is thankful that we drove the "fun way" home from church.
I'm thankful for:
-homeschooling which means I don't have to get up and go anywhere tomorrow or get anyone else ready to go anywhere tomorrow.
-"I Love Lucy" ... we've been buying the seasons and watching them together. I forgot how funny it is.
-funny Boogie-isms. She doesn't come up with them as often as she used to, but sometimes we hear things like this: "Honey, when I exhale all the way and relax my body, I weigh more. And when I breathe in, I get lighter. I just figured that out!" I guess she must breathe helium instead of oxygen.
-party food leftovers for lunch today.
-hardly any cake leftovers, thanks to Mr. A's Birthday Party 2.0, which was really just cake at church tonight, which in all honesty was actually just me trying to get rid of the rest of the cake since we only ate the top tier at yesterday's party. And he was called up to the front so everyone could sing to him. I wish we'd gotten video because when everyone started singing he got a big smile on his face, and then he got embarrassed and buried his face in FIL's shoulder, but he couldn't resist looking out at everyone again.
February 7, 2015
TMD7, or Mr. A Has a Party
Today the Boogie is thankful for aquariums.
Peabody is thankful for water to drink.
I'm thankful for:
-family who took the time today to celebrate Mr. A's birthday.
-my ILs opening up their home for us to have the party, since squeezing 20 people into our house would have been quite a feat.
-for a happy birthday boy! He won't let me look in his mouth but maybe that molar is finally all the way through.
-cameras and phones with which to take lots and lots of pictures!
-having the party I wanted for Mr. A. Normally I have a laid-back attitude about birthdays, but I've been thinking about and planning this one for a while, and I'm thankful that God allowed it to come together the way I'd hoped.
And now ... the pictures. I did, wonder of wonders, remember to take the camera with me AND remember to take batteries AND remember to actually take pictures. Then I left it at 52. So I'll add those pictures later. But MIL sent me some that she took and Eric took a lot with his phone.
I spent hours and hours this past week working on stuff like these crab cookies,
fondant crab cake toppers,
and a smash cake.
I was really happy with how everything turned out, especially since I'd never worked with fondant before. There were, however, multiple times during the process when I thought, "What is wrong with me?! Why did I decide to do this?!"
MIL and I (and Costco and Chikfila) collaborated on food.
And a friend made the birthday boy's shirt!
Both sets of great-grandparents came over the river from Delaware, which was so nice of them.
or sit down and start playing with it. He got lots of things with buttons to push, which are his favorite.
He wasn't very sure about all of those people singing to him.
and digging in.
Peabody is thankful for water to drink.
I'm thankful for:
-family who took the time today to celebrate Mr. A's birthday.
-my ILs opening up their home for us to have the party, since squeezing 20 people into our house would have been quite a feat.
-for a happy birthday boy! He won't let me look in his mouth but maybe that molar is finally all the way through.
-cameras and phones with which to take lots and lots of pictures!
-having the party I wanted for Mr. A. Normally I have a laid-back attitude about birthdays, but I've been thinking about and planning this one for a while, and I'm thankful that God allowed it to come together the way I'd hoped.
And now ... the pictures. I did, wonder of wonders, remember to take the camera with me AND remember to take batteries AND remember to actually take pictures. Then I left it at 52. So I'll add those pictures later. But MIL sent me some that she took and Eric took a lot with his phone.
I spent hours and hours this past week working on stuff like these crab cookies,
fondant crab cake toppers,
a birthday cake,
and a smash cake.
I was really happy with how everything turned out, especially since I'd never worked with fondant before. There were, however, multiple times during the process when I thought, "What is wrong with me?! Why did I decide to do this?!"
MIL and I (and Costco and Chikfila) collaborated on food.
And a friend made the birthday boy's shirt!
Both sets of great-grandparents came over the river from Delaware, which was so nice of them.
And there were lots of cousins.
Reenie came too! I told her she is family, whether she likes it or not. Ha!
He got lots of gifts. Mostly he was interested in the wrapping and packaging, and would cheer for himself when he pulled tissue paper out of a bag or wrapping paper off of a box ...
... but occasionally a toy would grab his interest and he would start to wander off with it
or sit down and start playing with it. He got lots of things with buttons to push, which are his favorite.
Then it was time for cake.
He wasn't very sure about all of those people singing to him.
Then he started hamming it up
and digging in.
It was quite a satisfactory day!
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