Best Friends

There are times when I get a little wrapped up in things that need to get done and it's hard to crawl away form those things and see the joy all around me.

Last weekend was a lot of cooking, baking, shopping and preparing as we celebrated 2 birthdays as well as Father's day. Your typical pleas for attention do little in situations like that. BUT... bringing this into my kitchen works pretty well:

Mommy, he's my best friend and I love him.

Ooooooook well time for him to go find a nice spot to live outside.

Noooooo! I love him and he sleeps in my bed.

Um. Yikes. Actually he misses his mommy and she lives out there sooo bye Mr. Beetle.

I actually had this conversation without saying the word gross or disgusting to. Mainly because, if harmless bugs are her thing then well.. "you go girl." That said, I hope this beetle is actually harmless because they love our backyard and well he was dead so I'm assuming he won't hurt anyone.

 I am trying to NOT teach my daughters useless fears... even if I have them. It's ok to like creepy crawly things, it will be fun to scare your friends with that skill later in life. Just never bring a spider to mommy.

Happy Birthday Little Ladies!

So it is that time of year again. Happy Birthday Madelyn & Georgia! The time leading up to this day is always big for me. A lot of thinking and celebrating and a feeling filled with utter gratefulness. Gratefulness for where we are and where we have been. I can't help but feel a little sappy. Sorry.

In my mind, this year was a big one. We have watched their personalities blossom as they grow even more into their own people. This home is filled with so much joy and love because of my girls and I can't imagine this world without them. Thank you for all of the things you teach me everyday. I learn as much from you as I can ever teach you. As I looked through photos to include in this post I couldn't help but miss my babies, but in the same breath I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us.

Happy birthday to two of my favorite people!