Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
stalling
We put the girls to bed at 7:30 after a long day full of activities.
At 8:35pm, Roo emerged. Usually it's a potty run. Tonight, she just needed "a little kiss".
The stall was on.
Roo: How about a little nosey?
Me: Goodnight, dear.
Roo: Well, what time is it exactly?
Me: 8:35. Goodnight.
Roo: I don't think that 8:35 is a good bedtime. I don't think I need to get sleep to grow bigger and stronger.
Me: Goodnight.
Roo: Because, I really just want to get smaller and smaller and live in a leeeeetle tiny house....
Me: *staring*
Roo: Well. Um. *closes door and goes back to bed*
At 8:35pm, Roo emerged. Usually it's a potty run. Tonight, she just needed "a little kiss".
The stall was on.
Roo: How about a little nosey?
Me: Goodnight, dear.
Roo: Well, what time is it exactly?
Me: 8:35. Goodnight.
Roo: I don't think that 8:35 is a good bedtime. I don't think I need to get sleep to grow bigger and stronger.
Me: Goodnight.
Roo: Because, I really just want to get smaller and smaller and live in a leeeeetle tiny house....
Me: *staring*
Roo: Well. Um. *closes door and goes back to bed*
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
coping strategies
The girls attended a special event for our favorite library this past Monday. Among the bounce houses, face painting and train rides was a balloon artist.
They each requested something specific. A unicorn and a scorpion.
They left with a ladybug and a light saber.
Before we got to the car, the sword part of the balloon saber popped. Roo examined it disappointedly, and then declared that the remaining portion of the hilt looked like a monkey. Good enough.
In the car, part of the "monkey" popped. Roo eyed it critically and proclaimed the remnants a "cactus!"
Ten minutes later, we heard the tell tale "thhhhhhbbbttttt" of a deflating balloon.
Ruh Roh.
Em: OH NO! Oh Ruby! Are you Sooo Disappointed! *tears in voice*
Roo: NO! I'm MAD!
Roo: First, I had a light saber. Then, it was a monkey. Then it was a cactus. And Now I've GOT NOTHING!
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They balance each other well, don't you think?
They each requested something specific. A unicorn and a scorpion.
They left with a ladybug and a light saber.
Before we got to the car, the sword part of the balloon saber popped. Roo examined it disappointedly, and then declared that the remaining portion of the hilt looked like a monkey. Good enough.
In the car, part of the "monkey" popped. Roo eyed it critically and proclaimed the remnants a "cactus!"
Ten minutes later, we heard the tell tale "thhhhhhbbbttttt" of a deflating balloon.
Ruh Roh.
Em: OH NO! Oh Ruby! Are you Sooo Disappointed! *tears in voice*
Roo: NO! I'm MAD!
Roo: First, I had a light saber. Then, it was a monkey. Then it was a cactus. And Now I've GOT NOTHING!
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They balance each other well, don't you think?
Friday, May 25, 2012
Dear Diary...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day 2012
I love our annual photo! Mother's Day rocks!!
Em and Roo made me sweet cards at church this morning, plus had more waiting at home. On the way out of church, Roo told me that for Mother's Day, she was going to get in bed with me and snuggle. That would be her gift. Sure enough, after we got home from dinner tonight, she followed through. THE BEST.
Em gave me millions of special Mother's Day hugs and kisses through the day. And she made a point to color a special picture just for me.
Blessed so much with these girls. Blessed beyond measure.
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Mother's Day 2006-present
6
Em and Roo turned.... 6!
We kicked off the morning with their new t-shirts and donuts...
...with candles to blow out. Plus, they let me sing a very soft birthday song to them. They still feel a little wiggy having the song sung for them and requested no singing at their party.
Marmee arrived soon after donuts and we headed to the American Girl store.
Welcome to the family, Josefina! Your new mommy, Em, is super proud to have you.
Next up, lunch at the American Girl Bistro. Dad joined us and that made it perfect.
Then, Roo's turn! The Lego store for all the mini-figures she's been wishing for. She built them all from scratch and couldn't be more pleased.
We made the cakes the day before. Em requested a pink American Girl cake. Her cake has vintage American Girl pewter game pieces as the cake toppers.
Roo asked for a blue-green Sesame Street cake. We found some cool 1970's cake toppers that fit the bill perfectly.
They invited all their friends from co-op, plus family and our dear, life long, since the NICU, friends, Abbey and Porter. First up, cook-out, then cake, finally The Muppets on the screen in the backyard with popcorn.
Up bright and early the next morning, despite the late party. They couldn't wait to rehash it and also had the added treat of tons of birthday wishes, blessings and greetings awaiting them on Facebook.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Answered Prayers
All week, Em has been insatiable in her appetite for Bible stories. When I find her curled up with a book, most times its one of our bible story books. On Thursday, she asked me to read the Nativity story and we finished half of the new testament before we quit reading. Today, she asked me to read again and opened right where we left off, to hear the continuation. So cool to watch this unfold in her!
Tonight, after bedtime prayers, Roo was asking more tough spiritual questions. I asked her, as I usually do, if she would like to invite Jesus to be in her heart. And this time she said yes! Then, she spent another half hour working up the courage. I asked her if she wanted some help with the words and she said yes. After I articulated a simple invitation, Em repeated it verbatim, eyes shining! She is SO excited about her newfound power! Then, Roo, finally, said she'd like to ask Jesus in, but wanted to do it quietly, in her head. I felt like I should stress the importance of doing this out loud, but offered her my ear, if she wanted to whisper it. Roo jumped at this and quickly leaned over and used her own words, not mine, to pray. And, being Roo, she came right back with a post script prayer. It was a little joke for Jesus.
Tonight, after bedtime prayers, Roo was asking more tough spiritual questions. I asked her, as I usually do, if she would like to invite Jesus to be in her heart. And this time she said yes! Then, she spent another half hour working up the courage. I asked her if she wanted some help with the words and she said yes. After I articulated a simple invitation, Em repeated it verbatim, eyes shining! She is SO excited about her newfound power! Then, Roo, finally, said she'd like to ask Jesus in, but wanted to do it quietly, in her head. I felt like I should stress the importance of doing this out loud, but offered her my ear, if she wanted to whisper it. Roo jumped at this and quickly leaned over and used her own words, not mine, to pray. And, being Roo, she came right back with a post script prayer. It was a little joke for Jesus.
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