happily ever after

I was just given a reminder, a reminder that I need to love my dear children a little bit tighter. As we have put Chloe back into bed 8 different times in the last hour....grrr.... I came apon a site for a family that lost their daughter a few years ago. It made me step back and not lose my patience quite so much and maybe even hug a little tighter. It amazes me how the Lord works, he is a very loving and caring Father and He knew that I needed to be reminded on just how blessed I am to have two healthy little girls and that I need to cherish them. I also went to visit my cousin and her brand new baby girl this afternoon. It gave me a sharp reminder of just how fast they grow up. Little Lily is only 4 months old but she is already doubled in size to this new baby and it seems like just yesterday she was born.

My girls are really my life. Brandon and I sat down to create our goals, our five year goals, our ten year goals and mine are all centered around my girls. I want to be available to them as much as I can. Now this will be a challenge once they start school because I plan on being home before and after school and also for all events. All games, recitals, plays, practices, all of it. My mom worked full time but I can't remember once her telling me that she had to work. What a positive effect that had on my life. These days are so scary to me and I just can't trust that they won't need me. Even when they tell me that they don't. Remember my post about my stolen house lights.... well the super full of hormone little boys next door were at it again. This time they took a little girls bike helmet and were smashing it into the street over and over again. There are now a million pieces of broken dora the explorer plastic all over in front of my house. I really don't like these kids. But what should I do? now, I have thought about approaching the parents, which is funny because they are like 15 years older than me and their kids are about 6 inches taller than me so I am feeling quite intimidated about it but honestly I am scared for what they will destroy next. If they can steal, brake and vandalize in the bright day light right in front of their own home, what are they capable of at night when no one is awake? too much for me, damn teenagers. What an awkward age. So glad that my girls will have me home :) I am sure they are too :) I just know that I am so lucky to be married to someone who can support us and our goals. B is in amazing husband and dad. He works so hard and doesn't complain too much, I actually think he enjoys working, its his break from home. But the nice thing is is that we are on the same page and what I really love is that he was interested in making these goals with me and agreeing with me on so many of them. What a great reminder of how communication is really important in a marriage. Only took 5 and 1/2 years to figure that one out :) well its been about 25 minutes so hopefully little miss will stay tucked in, we have gotten a book, a magazine, a kleenex, a wash cloth, a new pull up, sang a song, hugged and kissed about a million times so that should do it. Good Night. xoxpo