This week and weekend I was reminded of what truly is important in this life we are living. It's not the items we have or the projects that are done, it's the moments and memories we share with those that we love.
Through sadness and loss, I faced the reality of what could be.
So, I took time this weekend to kiss and cuddle my babies more, to read that "one" more book, to let small struggles go, and to truly try to "snapshot" these shared moments as a family.
Life can change so quickly.
Top 10 for the Week:
10. Gold Party. So, I kinda got suckered into doing a gold to cash party on Friday. I totally took the bait of getting x amount of money if you host one. Only two of my friends showed up and the amount of money I received was small change. BUT looking on the brighter note, the kids LOVED playing at the park for almost 4 hours, I caught up with my two friends, and I had LOTS of leftover snack bags for this week:o) Still a little bummed about it though.
9. Food Tasting. I was retested on my food sensitivities this week. I can have dairy, honey, grapes, dates, and olive oil now!! But chocolate, tomatoes, gluten, and now potatoes and rice are OUT. Yeah, I'm bummed.
8. New Camera. We went the whole month of September without a camera. I seriously don't know how I did it. I rely on the camera A LOT. Especially with the holidays coming up. Took a few shots of the kids...and I'm not completely sold that this is the camera for us. Suggestions?? It's a power shot--but not the expensive one. Wish the weather was a bit sunnier...than maybe I could get a better idea.
7. Car rides. Are so rough! Especially with Sir Clayton. He is so noisy. To help with this, Jay and I have come up with a little game (which I am BETTER at then Jay--HA!). It's called, Guess that Year of the 90's. It seems I know more of the songs in the 90's than I do now! It helps that I went through the 90's in high school--while Jay was still in middle school!!! Ha! Loving our free 3 month satellite radio! Hello 90's!
6. No DISHES. It was actually last week that I decided washing dishes was overrated. Like BIG time. So, I don't wash dishes anymore. That IS what the dishwasher is for--correct?!?!?! It's saved on time. A LOT. And my hands look better too:o)
5. Cabinets. Decided this past weekend it was time for the cabinets to be painted. I spent ALL week centered around finishing those d--- cabinets! And I am proud to say I only have ONE more drawer and cabinet to do. They look great! BUT now I think I need to repaint the walls! Go figure! I'm sitting on it for a few weeks.
4. Field Trip. Mal had her first field trip this year to the pumpkin patch. Great day! Enjoyed watching her run around with her friends and it's always great to spend some quality time with my girl. Who is growing up so quickly and has thoughts on EVERYTHING.
3. Clayisms. Well, it seems Clayton is great at saying NO. He says it ALL the time now. Let's go change your diaper. NO. Let's go get in the car. NO. Let's go take a nap. NO. Let's go outside. NO. Let's go inside. NO. Yup. Pretty much anything you ask or tell him, he says NO. Love this stage. He's also really into copying anyone--especially his sister who is overjoyed! HA! He's dancing like me. He's eating like me. He's sitting like me. And it goes on.
2. Malloryisms. We had Mal's conference this week. She's doing great! In everything! And I'm loving their writing program. SO awesome! I'm seeing HUGE growth with her this year--way more than last year. I LOVE how much she loves playing with her brother too. Helping him on the swing and then pushing him. Getting him a snack. Making a "bed" for him. She's been sweet to him. And I think it helps she's been getting almost 12 hours of sleep at night. Sleep does wonders for her attitude:o)
1. Sunday. Was a lazy day for us. We spent the morning just hanging out...the afternoon watching a movie as a whole family, and then the evening outside playing and climbing in trees. It was perfect. Love days like that. Just us.
Hope you all have a great week!
I'm secretly loving this cooler weather:o)
Until next week,
Mrs. Newell.
P.S. I am MORE likely to finish my weekly blog if it's done on Sunday or Monday. Any later--and it's not happening.
P.P. S. The CAT is LOVED.
But the cat doesn't always feel the same way...
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