I just can't take it anymore!

This week Bailey has decided to turn over a new leaf (or better yet, a whole tree) and be completely independent by doing everything her way. I guess the terrible twos are raising its ugly head around here.  Her desire to repeat everything at least twenty-times is making me seriously Looney.  I truly believe anyone who can cope with this age has the ability to cope with anything in life.  Thankfully when I'm the most annoyed she does something to make me laugh and remind me why I love my job.

 Yes my friends there's a wild side to EVERY innocent two year old face!

Business Brief

I used to want it all now I just want to pee alone.  I watched this video with my girls the other night and for minutes I became the star in their world.  If you would have told that woman in this video she would be a stay at home mom with three kiddos, she would have laughed hysterically in your face. God sure had different plans... 

The Fabric Of My Life

A few of us mommies took our girls to see Beauty and the Beast in 3D Friday night. This Walt Disney movie was one of my favorites as a little girl and adding the 3D to the mix made it even better. I think it’s safe to say that by the end of the night the girls had us moms laughing so hard. We had a blast watching them giggle and carry on in their silly carefree conversations with one another. They were such a hoot to be around.

I really like the times when it's just the two of us together. I know Kinley longs for the feeling of being best-loved and most beautiful and specially prized (or at least some of the time). And sometimes I forget how important it is to have that individual time together to nurture our relationship. 

I believe deep down, we all hunger for individual attention no matter what age we are. Friends need time alone together and so do husbands and wives. This year I’m going to make it a point to spend more time alone with the people I love.

You are a beautiful little girl Kinley.  I want you to know that no matter what, you will have my love forever. 

9 Months!

I took Colson to his 9 month check-up appointment this week. My sweet cuddle buddy has grown so much, these appointments always remind me just how fast the time goes.  His exam went great and despite the enduring pain of two shots, he bounced back pretty quickly. I pray he continues to have this kind of resilience as he grows up in this life. 

  

 Isn't he the perfect little arrangement of atoms?  

 

Wrapping up the Holiday

The holiday season around our house is pretty crazy.  Russell works in the retail environment and because of that, we don't see much of him.  So I'm always a bit more excited after Christmas because we get to have him back!  So last week, we finally had some time to wrap up the holiday season together at one of our favorite spots! We shared a wonderful day with some dear friends and their boys and went to the Gaylord Texan's popular Ice.  The hilarious theme this year featured Dream Works' Shrek the Halls.  We had a great time and shared some wonderful memories together.  If your in the area you should really check it out next year!