I do have a post saved on our night with Sheri Rose Shepherd (thank you for wanting to know), but haven't quite finished it (hopefully this afternoon).
Right now, I have dinner cooking - yes, this early - so I can run some errands and take the girls to gymnastics. If I wait until after gymnastics to start dinner, history tells me I will get take-out instead and I am really in the mood for some homemade macaroni and cheese, home-grown tomatoes and cucumbers, chicken pie and banana pudding. Yum!
I just thought I would jump on here and explain why I haven't posted about our exciting night. Yesterday, I was pretty useless except for a surprising urge to clean. What on earth? I have so much more to do, but I sort of feel like I'm nesting - ha! Not at all because I'm pregnant, but because I got a job!!!
I'll tell you more about it later, but it has everything to do with me not wanting my baby to go to Transitional Kindergarten every.single.day.of.the.week. I just couldn't take it .... so, after MUCH prayer, I applied and will be a preschool teacher's assistant at my girls' school ... right next door to O, but I'm promising Eric I won't stalk her :)
The cool thing about this job is that it's only 3 days a week and half a day at that, so I'll still have 2 days to run errands, work on church stuff and hang out at the library :) I am FAR more excited than I ever thought I would be (I haven't worked outside our home in 9 years) ... baby steps ... baby steps ... and, I'm not sure I'll ever do more than this considering how important it is for Eric and me to have me here when the girls are not in school. But, I'm seeking the Lord and following what He tells me to do, and for now ... this is definitely it.
Okay, so no need to tell you more later - I just told you all of it.
So, prayers are appreciated and needed. It will be a different kind of schedule for me, but God will be faithful to work it all out.
Oh, and for those of you who commented on the Couch to 5K program I was doing, I started it back this morning .... starting with week 2. I love it so much and I'm praying my feet hold up - you won't waste a prayer on that as well.
Thanks so much! Can't wait to tell you about our night with Sheri Rose!
Oh, and have I mentioned I'm heading to the Deeper Still conference tomorrow night? Are any of you going?? Would LOVE to see you! Can't wait.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Facing Fear
I only have a few minutes, but realized I haven't posted since my time in the hotel.
Facing our fears was the theme for the week and with much prompting from the girls, I took them to an amusement park on Thursday ..... BY MYSELF!
When E first asked to go, I mumbled something about not feeling comfortable, I don't know if I could do it on my own, we don't have the right clothing for an amusement park, etc., etc. E immediately came back with, "Mommy, God will help us do anything. With Him, all things are possible and He will watch over us all day."
Within minutes .... on a whim .... we were on our way. I only packed denim capri pants and decided almost instantly after walking through the front gate that I have never been more hot. Never.
But, we pressed on.
Turns out, it was the most fun we've had together in awhile. Of course, with no camera I don't have a picture which probably made it more fun in reality ... we lived it instead.
When anyone would get apprehensive about getting on a ride (mostly O!), we would pull out the mantra for the day .... "if you let your fears rule you, you'll miss out on a lot of fun and blessings God has for you!" So, even through tears at times, we would persevere and ride the rides ..... always ending in laughter.
Isn't that a perfect example of how God chooses to work through our fears? When we let go and rely on Him through the thing that cripples us, we come out victorious, with laughter and having the best time for having watched Him show off. What a great day! (and what great lessons for my girls as well). God was our constant conversation as we discussed what we could accomplish next ... even praying that God would hold back the rain while we were there - which was O's idea to stop and pray (praise you, Lord!).
On the way out of the park, I was so thankful for the opportunity to rely on God in such a very visible way for my girls to understand in their little hearts. He was so sweet to work in every moment as they chose to ask Him and trust Him for things. They're still talking about it today.
We reached the van, got buckled in and O said, "Whew ... God, you gave us an awesome day!"
Yes, He did. Thank you, Lord.
Facing our fears was the theme for the week and with much prompting from the girls, I took them to an amusement park on Thursday ..... BY MYSELF!
When E first asked to go, I mumbled something about not feeling comfortable, I don't know if I could do it on my own, we don't have the right clothing for an amusement park, etc., etc. E immediately came back with, "Mommy, God will help us do anything. With Him, all things are possible and He will watch over us all day."
Within minutes .... on a whim .... we were on our way. I only packed denim capri pants and decided almost instantly after walking through the front gate that I have never been more hot. Never.
But, we pressed on.
Turns out, it was the most fun we've had together in awhile. Of course, with no camera I don't have a picture which probably made it more fun in reality ... we lived it instead.
When anyone would get apprehensive about getting on a ride (mostly O!), we would pull out the mantra for the day .... "if you let your fears rule you, you'll miss out on a lot of fun and blessings God has for you!" So, even through tears at times, we would persevere and ride the rides ..... always ending in laughter.
Isn't that a perfect example of how God chooses to work through our fears? When we let go and rely on Him through the thing that cripples us, we come out victorious, with laughter and having the best time for having watched Him show off. What a great day! (and what great lessons for my girls as well). God was our constant conversation as we discussed what we could accomplish next ... even praying that God would hold back the rain while we were there - which was O's idea to stop and pray (praise you, Lord!).
On the way out of the park, I was so thankful for the opportunity to rely on God in such a very visible way for my girls to understand in their little hearts. He was so sweet to work in every moment as they chose to ask Him and trust Him for things. They're still talking about it today.
We reached the van, got buckled in and O said, "Whew ... God, you gave us an awesome day!"
Yes, He did. Thank you, Lord.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
No longer blending in
The girls and I arrived safely at our hotel about an hour before Eric got off work. We walked through the lobby and O took off toward the check in counter .... and proceeded to knock on the counter to get the employee's attention. A man looked waaaayyy over the counter to see O standing there. She blurts out .... "Hello, my name is O____ and I'm here to get into my Daddy's room. Could you hurry? I have to pee-pee."
Dear private, shy Deidre. You have spent your entire life trying to blend in and possibly even become invisible. One day you will have a child that shatters all those hopes for you. You will be walking around as if a giant spotlight is following you, so get used to it.
We finally made it to the elevator and as the doors close, I threaten O to keep her mouth closed the rest of the afternoon.
And, it worked. It really did.
For a whole 60 seconds.
We get to our room and find housekeeping finishing up cleaning the room and closing the door. "Who's that?", O says. I tell her it's a lady that just got our room ready and then I see O turn to her and open her mouth .... don't do it, O. Don't you embarrass me.
It's too late.
She YELLS, "Thank you for cleaning our room. I have GOT to get in there and use the potty. I've had too much fiber!"
Dear O, what are you? 80 years old? I regret the day you ever heard your Daddy and me talk about putting fiber in your drink each morning. What was meant to help you has caused ME great stress .... and in serious need of counseling. I am no longer 'blending in'.
Dear private, shy Deidre. You have spent your entire life trying to blend in and possibly even become invisible. One day you will have a child that shatters all those hopes for you. You will be walking around as if a giant spotlight is following you, so get used to it.
We finally made it to the elevator and as the doors close, I threaten O to keep her mouth closed the rest of the afternoon.
And, it worked. It really did.
For a whole 60 seconds.
We get to our room and find housekeeping finishing up cleaning the room and closing the door. "Who's that?", O says. I tell her it's a lady that just got our room ready and then I see O turn to her and open her mouth .... don't do it, O. Don't you embarrass me.
It's too late.
She YELLS, "Thank you for cleaning our room. I have GOT to get in there and use the potty. I've had too much fiber!"
Dear O, what are you? 80 years old? I regret the day you ever heard your Daddy and me talk about putting fiber in your drink each morning. What was meant to help you has caused ME great stress .... and in serious need of counseling. I am no longer 'blending in'.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Some Random Stuff
Not long ago, I wrote about all the things that have been breaking around here .... our grill, my camera, computer, vaccum cleaner, MP3 player, toaster, etc., etc. We are slowly replacing things as needed, but it's difficult to convince Eric a camera and MP3 player are 'needed' and what's even more depressing is the vacuum cleaner was the first thing replaced. This morning my backup camera bit the dust. Dern! What on earth?
I've already been shopping the internet for a new one (actually have been for months - there was a reason we bought a new one when we had a working camera before - it was awful). I'm looking for something cheap but efficient. Any ideas?
Also, I just finished this book ...
I know I'm a little slow to jump on a bandwagon and this book has been out for awhile. Have any of you read it? I really enjoyed it (cried like a baby!) and thought it was appropriate I read it after reading A Hole in Our Gospel. If you haven't read it, check it out. It's a great story about God's providence and how He brings people together and how a woman's desire to serve changes so many lives. I've been teaching in Sunday School about the Power of ONE person and the more I read, the more I'm convinced how valuable each and every one of us truly are.
As a child of God, we have the gift of the Holy Spirit living and dwelling inside of us. Do you realize how much power that is? We have the power dwelling in us that breaks chains of captivity, releases strongholds and spreads healing to everyone we come in contact with. Think about it. We are valuable and worthy vessels with awesome responsibilities to use that GIFT!
You can check out the website for the book here.
The girls and I are heading out of town today. Eric left for a business trip yesterday and we're going to join him. He's only an hour away, but the girls think we're going on a major vacation. It will be a change of scenery for us, which we need.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday
The winner of the giveaway is ....
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:12
Timestamp: 2009-07-20 12:19:43 UTC
Carol in Minneapolis. Carol, email me your address and I'll get the book to you asap. Thanks for entering and thank all of you for your emails about the event. I pray it's a night that glorifies the King!
Oh, and I'm writing to you this morning from ..... my NEW computer! Praise you, Lord! I have lamented almost daily about my old computer's inability to perform. It was never quite right again and I was frustrated daily when I had to use it. This past Friday, I signed onto the girls' school website to print off their class supply lists and the whole thing just died (more confirmation we are NOT ready to start school!) I surprised myself when I didn't complain to Eric about it ... I just politely sent him a text that said, "Computer completely died. Please print off class supply list and bring home."
He got up first thing Saturday morning and told me he was going to buy a new computer. PRAISE! I love it. Eric, thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'll write more later. I have to finish my book and start painting the girls' bathroom cabinets ... in that order :)
Have a great day!
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:12
Timestamp: 2009-07-20 12:19:43 UTC
Carol in Minneapolis. Carol, email me your address and I'll get the book to you asap. Thanks for entering and thank all of you for your emails about the event. I pray it's a night that glorifies the King!
Oh, and I'm writing to you this morning from ..... my NEW computer! Praise you, Lord! I have lamented almost daily about my old computer's inability to perform. It was never quite right again and I was frustrated daily when I had to use it. This past Friday, I signed onto the girls' school website to print off their class supply lists and the whole thing just died (more confirmation we are NOT ready to start school!) I surprised myself when I didn't complain to Eric about it ... I just politely sent him a text that said, "Computer completely died. Please print off class supply list and bring home."
He got up first thing Saturday morning and told me he was going to buy a new computer. PRAISE! I love it. Eric, thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'll write more later. I have to finish my book and start painting the girls' bathroom cabinets ... in that order :)
Have a great day!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sheri Rose Shepherd
A few years ago, I found a book that I loved so much I carried it in my purse .... just so I could read something quick to encourage me.
E became more and more curious about that book .... and maybe a bit jealous.
She wrote mine AND HER name in the front as if she was staking claim on it's contents as well.
I would find her sneaking in my purse to read a page .... yes, even at 4 years old.
I wasn't sure if she was just trying to be like me or if she understood what the book was about.
She has helped me wrap at least 50 of these books to give away .... we've given them to girls in my Sunday School class, her school teachers, family, friends .... and, even a hostess at a restaurant in town who was crying and clearly 'shaken' when we entered (I used to keep a few in my car for that reason!).
This past Valentine's Day, Eric bought E the 'little girls' version. It sits on her nightstand and she reads it as a devotion each night. Very uplifting and speaks Truth into her spirit.
So, imagine her excitement that the author of those books .... Sheri Rose Shepherd .... is coming to our church in a little over a week to speak.
I know it will be a night of encouragement for the ladies and youth girls in our community ... including a certain 7 year old that feels like she knows her already.
If you live in close proximity to me, we would love to have you join us for a night of worship and powerful testimony from Sheri Rose Shepherd. She'll be here Tuesday, July 28th. If you're interested, email me for more information. I would love to see you there!
Until then, how about we do a little giveaway? I have a book to share with one of you ... just leave a comment on this post and I'll enter you in a drawing for a chance to win a copy of His Princess - Love Letters from Your King. I'll close comments on Sunday, July 19th at 10:00pm EST. You may enter only one time.
Sheri Rose now has other books as well ... check out her website to learn more about her. Here's a link to a video of her testimony. If you can't make it .... please be in prayer about this event.
E became more and more curious about that book .... and maybe a bit jealous.She wrote mine AND HER name in the front as if she was staking claim on it's contents as well.
I would find her sneaking in my purse to read a page .... yes, even at 4 years old.
I wasn't sure if she was just trying to be like me or if she understood what the book was about.
She has helped me wrap at least 50 of these books to give away .... we've given them to girls in my Sunday School class, her school teachers, family, friends .... and, even a hostess at a restaurant in town who was crying and clearly 'shaken' when we entered (I used to keep a few in my car for that reason!).
This past Valentine's Day, Eric bought E the 'little girls' version. It sits on her nightstand and she reads it as a devotion each night. Very uplifting and speaks Truth into her spirit.
So, imagine her excitement that the author of those books .... Sheri Rose Shepherd .... is coming to our church in a little over a week to speak.I know it will be a night of encouragement for the ladies and youth girls in our community ... including a certain 7 year old that feels like she knows her already.
If you live in close proximity to me, we would love to have you join us for a night of worship and powerful testimony from Sheri Rose Shepherd. She'll be here Tuesday, July 28th. If you're interested, email me for more information. I would love to see you there!
Until then, how about we do a little giveaway? I have a book to share with one of you ... just leave a comment on this post and I'll enter you in a drawing for a chance to win a copy of His Princess - Love Letters from Your King. I'll close comments on Sunday, July 19th at 10:00pm EST. You may enter only one time.
Sheri Rose now has other books as well ... check out her website to learn more about her. Here's a link to a video of her testimony. If you can't make it .... please be in prayer about this event.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Scripture Memory
It's the 15th of the month, which means it's time to commit another verse to memory. I know I haven't recorded my verses on this blog in awhile so for posterity, I thought I would today.Verse 1, January 1st: Isaiah 43: 18-19
Verse 2, January 15th: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Verse 3, February 1st: Psalm 119:133
Verse 4, February 15th: Galatians 2:20
Verse 5, March 1st: Psalm 18:16-19
Verse 6, March 15th: Romans 8:1
Verse 7, April 1st: Ephesians 4:29
Verse 8, April 15th: Hebrews 12:1-2
Verse 9, May 1st: Philippians 1:6
Verse 10, May 15th: Hebrews 4:16
Verse 11, June 1st: 1 Corinthians 1:27
Verse 12, June 15th: 2 Timothy 1:7
Verse 13, July 1st: Hebrews 4:12
I have a couple of revelations concerning this time spent memorizing scripture....
1) God is purposeful in what He wants from me. Always. There are days I go to sign in my verse on the LPM Blog and I simply cannot type the one I think I need. I end up committing to a scripture that makes no sense to me. What I'm learning is that I will end up in serious need of the verse God impresses upon me. It was Him all along preparing what I would need for deliverance.
2) Because of #1, I'm ashamed of how many times I have had to recall Ephesians 4:29 (you can click on scripture references above to see the entire verse). Seriously ashamed. I am terrible at this.
3) But, then praise God for His promises in Hebrews 4:16!
4) I completely WEAR OUT 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. Wear.it.out!
5) I could be discouraged by the amount of times I have had to recall Psalm 18:16-19 and Romans 8:1 .... but, praise God He promises deliverance and help and strength. Without Him, I would be consumed.
Which brings me to today's verse....
2 Chronicles 20:17 (NKJV) 17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.”
Amen and amen.
I love what Beth Moore wrote on her post this morning that says, "Scripture memory alone will just make you arrogant. Lapping up those Scriptures like they are the only spring in your desert will make you different."
That's what I want! To be different .... always looking to change!
Reminds me of this verse that I now have posted in my kitchen: "I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food." Job 23:12b
That's what I'm striving for ... to crave a word from the Lord more than any other thing in my life and believing wholeheartedly that's where my satisfaction comes from. Saying and living it are too different things!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Start Planning Now
I am full aware of the fact I am a bad blogger. I admit it. I don't even have a real excuse, so I won't attempt to give you one.
Oh, wait ... I could say that Eric was on a mission trip last week and I did what I fear most of myself while he's away - I shut down completely mentally. I had big plans to entertain my kids with grand plans of fun, but at the end of the week I had failed us all miserably. I missed him so much I'm almost too ashamed to admit it.
I'm suppose to be stronger than that.
I think the main reason I reacted in such a way is that up until the last minute, we were suppose to go along with him. So, everyday I kept expecting a call inviting me to come ... but, it never came and I was seriously bummed.
I do have a post partially written about O turning four, but even finishing that gets me choked up ... so I wait. I have tried my best to talk Eric into keeping her home this school year instead of sending her to pre-kindergarten every.single.day. He keeps telling me she's ready and I'm the only one that isn't, but I'm not buying it. I cannot even think about being away from her every day starting ... next month! Yikes! Can't take it. She's too little.
She's little .... with some grown-up ideas, though.
She and a boy at church (K) have announced they are getting married. Cracks me up! I wish I could've had a video of their conversation Sunday night at church. It went something like this ....
O: "K is my boyfriend. We're getting married!"
K: "O, we have to wait until I'm thirteen."
K's Mom: "No, I said you have to wait until you're thirty!"
K: "Okay, we have to be twenty-four."
(negotiating already)
Me: "O, where will you live if you get married?"
O: "With K. I'm marrying him!"
K: "O, when we get married, we have to have a big, brick house!"
O: "Why?"
K: "So the wolf can't blow it down. There are lots of wolves in the woods!"
You can never start planning too early. What I wouldn't give to show a video of that conversation at either 1) her high school graduation when she finds K repulsive or 2) at O and K's rehearsal dinner.
Either way .... hilarious!
Oh, wait ... I could say that Eric was on a mission trip last week and I did what I fear most of myself while he's away - I shut down completely mentally. I had big plans to entertain my kids with grand plans of fun, but at the end of the week I had failed us all miserably. I missed him so much I'm almost too ashamed to admit it.
I'm suppose to be stronger than that.
I think the main reason I reacted in such a way is that up until the last minute, we were suppose to go along with him. So, everyday I kept expecting a call inviting me to come ... but, it never came and I was seriously bummed.
I do have a post partially written about O turning four, but even finishing that gets me choked up ... so I wait. I have tried my best to talk Eric into keeping her home this school year instead of sending her to pre-kindergarten every.single.day. He keeps telling me she's ready and I'm the only one that isn't, but I'm not buying it. I cannot even think about being away from her every day starting ... next month! Yikes! Can't take it. She's too little.
She's little .... with some grown-up ideas, though.
She and a boy at church (K) have announced they are getting married. Cracks me up! I wish I could've had a video of their conversation Sunday night at church. It went something like this ....
O: "K is my boyfriend. We're getting married!"
K: "O, we have to wait until I'm thirteen."
K's Mom: "No, I said you have to wait until you're thirty!"
K: "Okay, we have to be twenty-four."
(negotiating already)
Me: "O, where will you live if you get married?"
O: "With K. I'm marrying him!"
K: "O, when we get married, we have to have a big, brick house!"
O: "Why?"
K: "So the wolf can't blow it down. There are lots of wolves in the woods!"
You can never start planning too early. What I wouldn't give to show a video of that conversation at either 1) her high school graduation when she finds K repulsive or 2) at O and K's rehearsal dinner.
Either way .... hilarious!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
I'm Still Here
We are slowly recovering from our holiday/birthday bash this weekend. We had a great time celebrating O's birthday along with the 4th of July at my parent's pool. We played volleyball in the pool, baseball in the backyard and more volleyball ... along with eating, fireworks and more eating.
Sunday and Monday I felt like I was in a comatose state. Exhausted and recovering with yet more eating and lying around. Ahhh ... summer.
O had a fabulous birthday and I have a post coming soon about my sweet four year old and the year she's had, but until then I'll just include some pictures from our weekend.
We spent Friday at my absolute favorite place in the mountains. The city had a clown on the street making balloons for the children. E asked for a butterfly hat and O .... well, what 4 year old girl wouldn't ask for a sword, hat and shield? Completely normal.
O's 'big gift' was a B*rbie Jeep. This picture captures how she drives ... in a circle, turning right while looking at the ground. Stresses me out!
I like this picture because of the obvious .... my two girls .... but, also because look at the classic H*nda Civic driving by in the background. Reminds me of my high school boyfriend picking me up for our first car date. I thought he was so cool in this car .... ha!
My brother, John Patrick (uncle JP to the girls) is getting a makeover ... complete with O's glasses. Doesn't he look thrilled?
And, here's my big brother during our fierce pool volleyball game.
Both brothers are still extremely ugly to me with the smack talk during any kind of competitive sports. I'm not sure I'll ever fully recover from all the insults and ugliness. It's tough being the only girl and the middle child. I'm sure I'll need counseling the rest of my life. Pray for them.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
It's the Simple Things, Really
Have I mentioned how much I dislike the 167 degree heat? I do. I thought my girls were not bothered by it until this morning when I woke to O standing beside my bed with her snow boots on. As I tried to focus on what I was sure was a dream she said, "Mommy, I want to play in the snow."
I reminded her it was summer and too hot for snow. She started to cry loudly and because I am a mature woman and wished I was still asleep, I started to cry loudly as well.
She got quiet and stared at me in shock.
Tantrum averted. New success.
So, today started a little rocky but it promises to redeem itself since we have cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping to do.
I'm also finishing yet another bathroom makeover. (I know - I haven't yet shared with you the pictures from the previous one). We had enough flooring left over to do the girls' bathroom, so Eric finished that on Saturday. Neither bathroom is entirely completed - both needing molding and the girls' bathroom still needs paint on the cabinets. We painted the walls pink. It's a lot of work, but I'm happy it looks like a girls bathroom now instead of the safari green the previous owners used for their two little boys.
I promise to show pictures when it's all finished.
So, what do I do with the girls if I have to paint?
Make a 'clubhouse'.
Do you know what I call this? Pure sanity.
I've made clubhouses for E since she was a baby - usually on rainy days - which consists of 2 blankets thrown over the kitchen table leaving one side open to enter and exit.
The inside was packed with crafts, lanterns and a change of clothes (not sure what that's about, but they change under there every hour or so ?? )
I put this together on Saturday morning and was quickly catapulted to Mom of the Year. O thought it was brilliant and begged me to never.ever.never. take it down. I even had to bribe them to stop playing so we could leave the house to go swimming. I kept it up for three days until Eric and I got tired of eating dinner standing up holding our plates.
I had to move the party upstairs to E's room by putting this up.
They both slept there last night and are having a blast.
It's the simple things. Our kids really don't need a lot to make them happy, do they?
Except for snow in the middle of summer. I haven't quite figured out how to make that magic happen.
I reminded her it was summer and too hot for snow. She started to cry loudly and because I am a mature woman and wished I was still asleep, I started to cry loudly as well.
She got quiet and stared at me in shock.
Tantrum averted. New success.
So, today started a little rocky but it promises to redeem itself since we have cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping to do.
I'm also finishing yet another bathroom makeover. (I know - I haven't yet shared with you the pictures from the previous one). We had enough flooring left over to do the girls' bathroom, so Eric finished that on Saturday. Neither bathroom is entirely completed - both needing molding and the girls' bathroom still needs paint on the cabinets. We painted the walls pink. It's a lot of work, but I'm happy it looks like a girls bathroom now instead of the safari green the previous owners used for their two little boys.
I promise to show pictures when it's all finished.
So, what do I do with the girls if I have to paint?
Make a 'clubhouse'.
Do you know what I call this? Pure sanity.I've made clubhouses for E since she was a baby - usually on rainy days - which consists of 2 blankets thrown over the kitchen table leaving one side open to enter and exit.
The inside was packed with crafts, lanterns and a change of clothes (not sure what that's about, but they change under there every hour or so ?? )I put this together on Saturday morning and was quickly catapulted to Mom of the Year. O thought it was brilliant and begged me to never.ever.never. take it down. I even had to bribe them to stop playing so we could leave the house to go swimming. I kept it up for three days until Eric and I got tired of eating dinner standing up holding our plates.
I had to move the party upstairs to E's room by putting this up.
They both slept there last night and are having a blast.
It's the simple things. Our kids really don't need a lot to make them happy, do they?
Except for snow in the middle of summer. I haven't quite figured out how to make that magic happen.
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