Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Counting to 1125...

1101.  Shopping for friends with my daughter
1102.  Being told teacher is more fun than mom! 
1103.  Then being told I am the best mom ever !
1104.  Kitty purrs and a snoring dog
1105.  Healing my children with essential oils
1106.  RC instead of steroids
1107.  The hope of an allergy season being blessed with essential oils
1108.  News that car insurance is covering my medical care
1109.  New pictures of my grand niece, she is healthy and growing and oooh so sweet
1110.  New friends
1111.  Young fingers dancing on the piano making delightful music
1112.  Teenagers trying new recipes
1113.  New curriculum inspiring a difficult child
1114.  A friend that teaches my youngest, so I can get the rest I need
1115.  A supportive team of health care providers
1116.  Being the one to wipe the tears from my children's eyes when the need arises.
1117.  Watching my children love others with tenderness and care
1118.  A dog pile in my living room...the oldest on bottom and the youngest on top...completely unplanned! 
1119.  Sprouting tulips
1120.  Blooming daffodils
1121.  Realizing there really isn't much difference in my youngest and oldest except for their age.
1122.  Strawberry Limeades
1124.  Fruit smoothies
1125.  Unexpected sales and deals
  

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Sparks-A-Rama and sweet conversations

This year, The Man begged and pleaded to do Sparks-A-Rama.  We were not sure what to do.  We knew DaddyO would not be available to take The Man.  Serious skepticism that I could handle the venture.  So The Man took it upon himself to come up with a solution.  He went to big sis, Fun Girl.

The Man:  How much do you make an hour? 
Fun Girl: answers...I don't remember the amount
The Man:  Will you take me to Sparks A Rama?  I will pay you lost wages. 
(Fun Girl life guards on Saturdays)

FG could not turn down such a sweet request.  She told him if we couldn't find a ride, she would take the day off.  Well the day came, I was doing better and there were people to help if needed.  So I took The Man.  I loved watching him every minute I was able.  His smile was infectious.  I didn't make it the whole time.  The noise and activity wore me down and I went to the car for the last 30 minutes or so.  It was so worth it. 
My favorite part of the day was when we were driving to Sparks-A-Rama.  He started talking to me about heaven.  He asked some questions. Then there were some more questions.  There in the parking lot we prayed together and he asked Jesus to be His Savior.  So, so, so, happy to have been with him that morning!!

Getting ready to enter the gym!


Lined up and waiting to start Sparky Crawl!


Grabbing the pin !