She shares

It was a bit of a rough day with my firstborn today. We started off great but somewhere between waking and bedtime, we clashed. It started at the library and didn't end until near bed time. I know that days like this are normal. It's going to happen (probably a lot- I am aware) but it didn't stop me from feeling so... weary. You know? That kind of tired that just makes your shoulders and back hurt.

But then we went to bed- my firstborn, my baby and I. We read Christmas books from the library and then that she leaned down, looked at her little brother and kissed him so sweetly on the top of his head. Then I remembered our good moments that day-and my shoulders hurt less.

(pictures taken of Graham with Gracie's blanket and chi chi- she shared them the other day- that means a lot. She loves those two things and does not share them freely.)

I think...

she loves her Christmas presents! My parents gave her the computer and dress up shoes..

Check out our diva!

Sleep Saturday...

It's a sleepy saturday...

The kind where you want to stay inside and make a warm drink.

The kind where you want to stay in your jammies

And fall asleep right where you are.....

Happy Day!

We think it's a HAPPY DAY!

And it's not because of this cutie, born in 2010, who is currently sleeping!

And it's not because Gracie has purple toes.

Or purple fingernails.

It's because it's Grandpa Brad's birthday! Happy Birthday Grandpa! We are not good at getting cards out (in fact we are very bad at getting them out) so consider this your birthday card. We love you!

Monday

Happy Monday! We had a great weekend. Friday Shane kept the kids and I went scrapbooking! It was a lot of fun. :) I didn't get much done but I'm going again with my girls in Michigan in a few weeks so I'll be ready then.

(Grace shared her chi chi and blanket with Graham)

On Saturday Graham and I went to a craft bazaar in town and then we all went to see SANTA! Grace was excited to go but then a little unsure. She warmed up after a bit. I'll try to copy the picture they gave us and then post it. Cute cute.

Saturday night I made one of Shane's favorite meals. Ham and Beans. Some people call them soup beans. He grew up on this with corn bread. I cooked it in the crock all day. It's not a favorite of mine but I like it ok. Side note: I would have NEVER eaten this as a child- my taste buds have grown! Grace ate the ham pieces from it but I'm pretty sure she didn't touch the beans. But it's very affordable and goes a long way. And it's filling too.

So I'm loving my crock pot. I need some more easy recipes like this. I love soup in the winter but Shane's not a soup fan. Anyone have any other easy crock pot recipes- dump and go?

Christmas...sort of...

Here are the few Christmas pictures I have.. remember? We got sick. It really wasn't pretty. :) Here are the Wilson grandkids. (can you believe how big A. and H. are? seriously!)

Aunt Shell. Gracie was the present hand-er-outer, but her spot to open was by Aunt Shell. She LOVED her gifts.

Uncle Adam and Graham. I'm sure if we would have had more time with them Adam would have squeezed a nap in with Graham. Ha!

Grandpa and his girls.

Grandma was THE BEST! Mom took care of the kids while Shane and I slept. Thanks Mom!

Grandma Diane and Grandpa Brad also popped in for a few minutes on their way home from the lake. Grace and Graham are so blessed to be loved so much!

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for:

• Mother's Day Out. Gracie loves playing with the students who help and I get a few hours to get things done.
• Pacifiers. Need I say more? :)
• Good health- being sick is absolutely no fun.
• Potty Training! Gracie is pretty much there! I love that she's so independent. She often goes by herself and flushes the toilet before I get there to help.
• Christmas! I have a great Advent devotional reading that I've been doing. Hoping to include my whole family on it tomorrow!