We are into preparing for the holidays. We have Thanksgiving, Kevin's birthday, Claire's birthday, and Christmas before the end of the year. Thankfully I have been bitten by the layaway bug and have 99% of all shopping done.
Hannah took this picture....I love it
Always has a cell phone handy.
We are having regular teen troubles around here. I guess those wings have to be tested and we DO want her to be independent in her thinking, but wow....it is about to kick my booty. I have no idea when she will get her phone back....her achilles heal. Then to add toddler squared running around, we are truly living the dream. Kevin and Claire seem to be getting along better, it really runs in cycles, we are now in a good cycle. Kevin is learning to play more independently and Claire isn't sure if she likes his new found independence. She sure has loved having someone to completely boss around. Nothing else exciting going on around here, just living life and working. I hope to make the holidays as stress free as possible, lots of hot toddys by the fire followed by s'mores!!
Every call has a beginning. A quiet moment when God whispers a promise to a mother’s heart . A holy place where a father bows and faithfully accepts the journey set before him. A miraculous morning that unexpectedly dawns… Casting its first light on a chosen threshold. A gentle knock..a closed door opens, a sacred invitation sent by the Father.. leads to the other side of the world. Where lonely hearts stare out orphanage windows praying for someone to care.. and then one morning, on an ordinary day an orphan’s life changes... God sends them a second chance...Through you..
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We are a family now, a whole,of which you are a part,and you are just as much our child as any in our heart. We do not love you differently,nor would we give up less of all that life has given us to bring you happiness.There is no limit to our love,no boundary you might cross,no price you may be asked to pay,no need to fear its loss. We are now one, the five of us,windows of one home. As long as we have life and breath,You’ll never be alone.~Nicholas Gordon
7 comments:
Lately it feels like we already have a teenage girl at our house, too! How am I ever gonna survive the teen years when the age of 4 is kicking my butt?? I'm glad to hear that the younger ones are getting along, though! Funny thing is that Peanut has suddenly realized the same thing. SuSu wants to do HER OWN THING, now, too:) I'm so jealous of your preparedness with Christmas shopping. I seriously can't imagine doing birthdays in the same month as Christmas. WOW!
99% finished? Wow...you go girl...teenage stress and all!! :)
Have a great week!
Blessings,
Robin
thanks for living the dream for my friend:)
Have some holidays! Wow. Hope each and every one is wonderful!!!
Shelley, as a high school teacher...I agree-teens can be tiring and trying. But, look at her world. She's "invincible," strong and willing to test because you gave her the confidence and power to do those things. Good job. She'll thank you for allowing her the freedom to be ornery and frustrating one day...at least, that's how I'm going to approach Ady and Brie's teen angst - What else do we have to hold on to but Hope?
Teenagers...ARGHHHHH! Oh well at least you have a good one and the two littles to keep your mind off the bad days.
Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Love the pics!
Wow I am thankful we get to set an extra place setting at the table this year! So thankful for our families and the new little men at our tables!
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