Sunday, March 7, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Not Quite Quick Enough
We've enjoyed some great weather today. The big kids kayaked in the tank, while Baby S and I chased each other around the big pecan tree and she picked flowers and rode in her little car.
She got really interested in running after the new pink ball Granny and Grandpa brought her yesterday, so I took advantage of the chance to pull some weeds and toss them over the fence to the goats. I got on a roll, and when I looked up a moment later Baby S had two double handfuls of moist, rich soil, and a big brown mud mustache from all the dirt she'd been cramming in her mouth. I frantically scooped what I could out of her grinning mouth and we headed for the house.
I washed her face off first, then sat her on the bathroom counter. I put her legs into the sink and went to work on her cute little feet. While I busily scrubbed her toes, I said a little prayer for protection against whatever dirt she'd swallowed before I caught her.
Then I glanced up into the mirror to see her sucking on the liquid soap dispenser! Her smiling eyes seemed to say, "I know you do your best, Mama, but you are just waaaay too slow."
She got really interested in running after the new pink ball Granny and Grandpa brought her yesterday, so I took advantage of the chance to pull some weeds and toss them over the fence to the goats. I got on a roll, and when I looked up a moment later Baby S had two double handfuls of moist, rich soil, and a big brown mud mustache from all the dirt she'd been cramming in her mouth. I frantically scooped what I could out of her grinning mouth and we headed for the house.
I washed her face off first, then sat her on the bathroom counter. I put her legs into the sink and went to work on her cute little feet. While I busily scrubbed her toes, I said a little prayer for protection against whatever dirt she'd swallowed before I caught her.
Then I glanced up into the mirror to see her sucking on the liquid soap dispenser! Her smiling eyes seemed to say, "I know you do your best, Mama, but you are just waaaay too slow."
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Bouquet
I love seeing HA's smiling face when he comes to the kitchen door, and hides his hands behind his back to see if I can guess the surprise. I love how he grins when I tuck the sprigs proudly in a jelly jar and set it on my kitchen windowsill. I love the way he smells like earth and sky when I give him his big thank-you hug and kiss.
I cherish every precious handful, straight from his tender heart. Because, one day, he'll be too busy to bring me those flowers in the winter. And I'm going to miss it.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Goodbye, February!
February is on it's way out.
This month, we've had flooding rains for the record books, and record snowfall, as well. We shivered through R's Happy Homecoming Day (that's the day we were first at home together, as a family of three!) at the ice cream parlor with a cold drizzling rain outside. One day I made a frantic trip to the doctor to xray to find out if Baby S swallowed marbles (thanking God that she didn't choke on them, and kicking myself for letting her get them in the first place.) Thankfully, she was only full of food. Another day we had to do some hurried research to confirm that all parts of the dandelion plant are, indeed, edible. Guess who that was for?
One cold afternoon I spent almost an hour doing my first braids in Baby S's hair and loved how they turned out. Then I saw her a few minutes later with one unraveled and sticking straight out. I checked her mouth and, of course, found the bits of silicone hair band there. Another "thank you that she didn't choke" added to my prayers. Turns out every single band fell apart and fell out within a few minutes of completing the hair style. Note to other moms who are learning like me: when experienced moms tell you that those pretty, colorful silicone hair bands break, believe it. They do.
We passed around a sore throat, but HW and Baby S managed to stay healthy. HA and R recovered quickly, but Mike and I have coughed our way through the past couple of weeks, and are soooo ready for a good night's sleep.
HA started studying classical guitar with the String Academy where R studies violin. He is loving it and doing so, so great! It's a huge blessing to see him enjoying guitar, as Mike can live vicariously through HA's guitar studies. Mike played guitar and thoroughly enjoyed it until an arm injury stopped his playing almost 12 years ago. Now it does my heart good to see them working together, as it brings him so much joy to pass on that love of music to HA. And we are looking forward to some great family concerts soon!
HW is busy studying dinosaurs still, and would love to tell you all about it. He is also my numero uno babysitter lately~ when I need to take care of something, he can keep Baby S happy for me, and there are always lots of giggles while he's in charge. He really has a knack with little ones.
Mike and the kids are enjoying listening to The Railway Children from LibriVox Recordings in the evenings, and our Family Time devotionals have been some great scripture studies of the verses that teach us about baptism.
I didn't do as well as planned with getting back to Managers of Their Homes and ChorePacks. But, that's OK. I had to get well first, so we are on the modified Mommy-Is-Sick Schedule, and the kids are doing well in picking up the slack.
Last week R and I did a huge restocking of the pantry, along with our regular grocery shopping. Wowser. That was a lot of work. But now we are in good shape and things are pretty organized on the shelves, so I'm happy we have that done. She is such a cheerful and capable helper to me with our home keeping. I am blessed.
S's cutest new words include the sound a cat makes (nee-oh), and trying out lots of new words that most people wouldn't catch, but we are able to decipher. Precious times.
We have a fun family challenge planned for March. I'll fill you in on the details soon!
This month, we've had flooding rains for the record books, and record snowfall, as well. We shivered through R's Happy Homecoming Day (that's the day we were first at home together, as a family of three!) at the ice cream parlor with a cold drizzling rain outside. One day I made a frantic trip to the doctor to xray to find out if Baby S swallowed marbles (thanking God that she didn't choke on them, and kicking myself for letting her get them in the first place.) Thankfully, she was only full of food. Another day we had to do some hurried research to confirm that all parts of the dandelion plant are, indeed, edible. Guess who that was for?
One cold afternoon I spent almost an hour doing my first braids in Baby S's hair and loved how they turned out. Then I saw her a few minutes later with one unraveled and sticking straight out. I checked her mouth and, of course, found the bits of silicone hair band there. Another "thank you that she didn't choke" added to my prayers. Turns out every single band fell apart and fell out within a few minutes of completing the hair style. Note to other moms who are learning like me: when experienced moms tell you that those pretty, colorful silicone hair bands break, believe it. They do.
We passed around a sore throat, but HW and Baby S managed to stay healthy. HA and R recovered quickly, but Mike and I have coughed our way through the past couple of weeks, and are soooo ready for a good night's sleep.
HA started studying classical guitar with the String Academy where R studies violin. He is loving it and doing so, so great! It's a huge blessing to see him enjoying guitar, as Mike can live vicariously through HA's guitar studies. Mike played guitar and thoroughly enjoyed it until an arm injury stopped his playing almost 12 years ago. Now it does my heart good to see them working together, as it brings him so much joy to pass on that love of music to HA. And we are looking forward to some great family concerts soon!
HW is busy studying dinosaurs still, and would love to tell you all about it. He is also my numero uno babysitter lately~ when I need to take care of something, he can keep Baby S happy for me, and there are always lots of giggles while he's in charge. He really has a knack with little ones.
Mike and the kids are enjoying listening to The Railway Children from LibriVox Recordings in the evenings, and our Family Time devotionals have been some great scripture studies of the verses that teach us about baptism.
I didn't do as well as planned with getting back to Managers of Their Homes and ChorePacks. But, that's OK. I had to get well first, so we are on the modified Mommy-Is-Sick Schedule, and the kids are doing well in picking up the slack.
Last week R and I did a huge restocking of the pantry, along with our regular grocery shopping. Wowser. That was a lot of work. But now we are in good shape and things are pretty organized on the shelves, so I'm happy we have that done. She is such a cheerful and capable helper to me with our home keeping. I am blessed.
S's cutest new words include the sound a cat makes (nee-oh), and trying out lots of new words that most people wouldn't catch, but we are able to decipher. Precious times.
We have a fun family challenge planned for March. I'll fill you in on the details soon!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Hide and Seek ~ Toddler Edition
HA and HW and R developed a new outdoor game so they can include Baby S.
Hide and Seek ~ Toddler Edition is a fun-filled challenge centered around a 100+ year old pecan tree in our front yard.
The rules are as follows:
Hide and Seek ~ Toddler Edition is a fun-filled challenge centered around a 100+ year old pecan tree in our front yard.
The rules are as follows:
Big kids hide behind the tree and shout "Where am I?"
Baby S toddles around the giant tree, trying to get a glimpse of big kids.
Baby S sees them, giggles and toddles faster to catch them.
Big kids laugh because Baby S is so cute.
Mama watches her four kids play and her heart is merry, because seeing them play together is A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Blizzard Conditions
Well, that is a stretch. And I'm sure you northerners will get a kick out of our "big snow." But we did get about 4 inches of snow on Tuesday, and that doesn't happen very often around here. So Pecan Bluff Home School called a snow day and the kids had a total blast! So did their Daddy when he got home, since he's just a big kid.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Baby Chicks
Our laying hens are no spring chickens anymore, so we have a new batch of baby chicks growing here at Pecan Bluff. These are actually DaddyDon's chickies, but we get to enjoy the fun even though he is doing all the work. We are excited that will start laying for us a few short months from now.
This was Baby S's first experience with chicks. Her face says it all.
This was Baby S's first experience with chicks. Her face says it all.
What on earth have you got there, DaddyDon?
Um, Mama, what is this thing?
Hmmm. It's pretty cute after all.
I might even touch it.
Look, Gram, they are all snuggled up under the lamp. Cheep cheep cheep!
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