Did not last very long.We bought two folding takealong mattress pads (about twin size) from Costco for our big Canoe Journey this summer. I got a brilliant idea of putting one on the floor beside our bed for our Princess to sleep on at night.Yes, I am tired of co-sleeping with this child!For four nights she slept on the floor at the foot of our queen sized bed. Each of those nights she woke up at least 3 times, crying for us (or me, I should clarify).The fourth night, I let the hubby lay down … [Read more...]
State Fair Potty Break
We drove to the Northwest Washington State Fair this last week. For only $10 entry, it is a fun fair. My Princess loves the corn on the cob, I love the chocolate covered strawberries, and my husband loves the fried zucchini with ranch. (Yes I know, none of that sounds too healthy, but it is the fair!) We splurged on a ride pass for the Princess. Out of all the rides she rode, guess what her favorite one was? The glass house maze with funny mirrors upstairs. She went on it 5 times! It was … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary!
Today is my 11th anniversary. Can you believe it? How does 11 years go by so fast? It amazes me.So today, as we celebrate our marriage together I just want to list 7 things about my husband I am thankful for:My husband does his devotional each morning. He loves God, and that makes me a very blessed woman.My husband makes me laugh every day. He is very funny. That makes the monotony of life go better.My husband is my friend. We were friends before we dated and we have remained friends all these … [Read more...]
Toddler Conversation
Can be funny.A Lesson in Ownership:Me: "Please stop touching my face."Princess: "But I want to touch your face mommy."Me: "It is my face, and I am asking you not to."Princess: "You're my mommy, my own mommy."Another lesson in Ownership:Me: "Move over, you are hogging my pillow."Princess: "We share."Me: "Yes, we do but I need some pillow too. You have to share with me."Princess: "We share mommy always." (Though I smiled at the use of 'always', which I don't think I heard her say before, I still … [Read more...]
Here Kitty Kitty
No, Princess, clapping does not work. … [Read more...]
How to Be a Good Mommy
Good Mommy That is what I am striving to be. But most days, I need help. I freely admit it. I am convicted throughout the day about my lack of patience, my temper, my tone of voice. I want to be a good example to my daughter, Many days, life with a toddler - a two year old, can be exhausting, demanding, annoying, difficult... You name it and I have felt it. But, I want her to see Jesus in me no matter what. That is my biggest desire. But there are many days that I am rushing through my … [Read more...]
New Toys: Wooden Toys from Grandpa!
For her they are new. Some of these were played with by her daddy. When my in-laws came to town they brought some great toys for the Princess. And boy, was she excited! We got wooden toys galore. Which we love. And you know what, some say Made in the USA! Some of these are 30+ years old. Fischer Price stovetop, nesting blocks, animal puzzles, wooden beads with strings, and even some boys toys. She really enjoyed digging through all the army men, bugs, and soldiers. She also HAD to be … [Read more...]
