~Grateful~

Monday, October 29, 2012

~Grateful~ Even in the midst of a mundane Monday, full of laundry, dishes, and school work, I  am very aware of God's goodness that surrounds me.  Gratefulness is a choice. This I know.  We had a wonderful weekend in the mountains, celebrating my Dad's retirement.  He is a blessing in more ways than I can count and he is reason enough to celebrate.   This quaint little inn is where we had dinner....... It's windy enough to make me feel like I'm back in Kansas. I suppose that's due in part to the hurricane that's fast approaching the east coast. Makes me want to go grocery shopping and stock up!.....even if the storm is nowhere near me. weird, I know.  It's colder than it should be in October in the south but I'm not complaining. I love the first chance to break out the Uggs and sweaters. Brad popped home for lunch which is a rare occurrence. It was fun.....told him he should do it more often.  I'm hoping to make a trip to the grocery store tonight ALL ALONE. Don't care how late but I'm out of everything and want to go all. alone. Might get a Starbucks and put my earphones in while I'm at it.  Emma is still not asleep for her nap, so I checked on her, hugged her, and told her she needed to go night night.  Her response, "But why?" So it begins. "But why".....there's a question that never ends. ~stacey

~Death Beans~

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

~Death Beans~ My kids are outside picking "death beans". .....whatever the heck that is. Sounds awful but they sure love picking them off my magnolia tree and it has occupied them on and off for a week now.  Note to self: Investigate these "death beans" to make sure they aren't actually dangerous. I LOVE watching my little gymnast get stronger and learn new skills at practice. She's just beautiful out there, is crazy flexible, and full of energy. Note to self: Let this be her dream. Support but don't push. Today, when I told Avery to journal about her Dad, she wrote, "My Dad is a 'docder'. He gets home late. I love my Dad.". Note to self: DON'T get paranoid about this! He plays with them more than any Dad I know. And don't forget that a couple weeks ago, Avery wrote about me that I take naps and watch tv. Sometimes their perception is not an accurate picture of reality.  My sweet husband is giving me his call money from a recent weekend......think SOMEBODY'S gettin' an iPad!!! Note to self: Be SURE to tell Robby Stewart so he'll get off Brad's back about his not getting me an iPad.  Speaking of Brad.....the man is on call every night but one this week. Note to self: Be extra sweet, make sure he has food to eat when he gets home, and expect late nights. He works hard. Emma is out of diapers. Note to self: ~BUY DIAPERS AFTER CHURCH~ pullups can't handle all night. It is possibly the most beautiful day ever. Note to self: Get Emma out of bed and go enjoy it with J, R, and A.       ~stacey