It's that time again already :o) I haven't had a chance to sit down to write today so this might be more brief than usual as it's nearly supper time.
Goldilocks:
On Tuesday a precious friend of mine & her 3 kiddos came over for a playdate/crafting. Goldilocks was over the moon about getting to play with her bestie. :o) The kiddos had a hayday in the playroom while us mamas made turkey shirts, & it was my first realization of how independent my big girl has become. It was bittersweet to have her do her own thing & not need mama right there. Today while the little darlings were napping, Goldilocks & I put up & decorated the Christmas tree for the big girls' room. This year has been the first that she has anticipated & understood the upcoming holiday. The mother & school teacher in me is so excited to be able to truly teach her the meanings behind these special events that we celebrate.
Sweet & Sassy:
My second little lady enjoyed our playdate also, although she's not too sure she like's sharing Goldilocks' attention. She made her possessive nature clear a couple of times :o) Sweet & Sassy pleasantly surprised me several times this week with encouraging signs that she is learning the character qualities that the Lone Ranger & I are striving to instill. I am learning that the effort & motive are all that matters, & that the execution can be improved later...to clarify, Sweet & Sassy 'help pick up' as she informed me, which really meant she took the toys scattered in the living room & launched them into the playroom, but I was sooo pleased to see her desire to serve. She also 'help Isabella Hope' (she feels the need to call Belles & Whistles by her full name) which meant she dropped a toy on her little sister's face...but once again I just had to rejoice at the sweet side of my sassy girl!
Belles & Whistles:
This baby of mine just amazes me with her tenacity & determination to be a big girl! She's way too interested in table food, & has no interest whatsoever in baby food. She is vastly improved in her sitting up, & has an uncanny ability to get wherever she wants to go by rolling over. I have to say Little Belles & Whistles impresses me with the way she maneuvers her body to go the direction she wants & then gracefully rolls & rolls & rolls until she reaches her destination. The Lone Ranger has been trying to help her learn to crawl, & to my dismay I do believe it is working!
The Lone Ranger:
Things have finally wound down for fertilize season, & so the Lone Ranger no longer has to leave at 4:30 am for work. For the most part he leaves at 7:00 & is home between 5:00 & 6:00. We are blessed to be owners & operators of a family business, & one of the perks is that sometimes he gets to come home for lunch. The Darlings & I have been trying to let Daddy go deer hunting every now & then, & I can tell he is enjoying the chance to do something he wants to do. This week we had 54 kids at our youth ministry, & we truly feel the steady hum of the Holy Spirit moving.
Mama:
The greatest blessing this week was good news from the cardiologist. Apparently I am abnormally normal, but we have nothing to worry about. God is so good! The 2nd great blessing of the week was that I truly felt like God's hands & feet at our ministry. I am striving to be more intentional about developing relationships with the kids, & I feel like God is honoring that effort...it was humbling & encouraging! My 3rd blessing was some girl time with my friend. Rarely do mommies get to have adult conversation so when we do, we appreciate it! With my bigger girls being more independent & Belles & Whistles conveniently taking naps we were able to craft & converse...it was a priceless & precious afternoon!
This evening we are staying home for some family time, & I am so looking forward to quality moments with the Darlings & my husband. Now I better get to cooking or the quality of that time might suffer a bit! :o)
Be Blessed!
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