April 21, 2017
Day 203
Today is Friday.
I get to lay in bed with my babies tomorrow and eat popcorn and watch movies.
It's going to pour tomorrow.
Higbee was quiet and sleepy today.
I get to see my sister and baby Odette tomorrow.
There's a girl named Adelyn, and she's mine.
There's a boy named Tobin, and he's mine.
I'm tired, so I'm going to lay in bed and relax and watch shows, and that's okay because I don't have to get up early tomorrow.
Thankful.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Pink Snow
April 20, 2017
Day 202
It rained today.
It was windy when it rained, and all the flower petals blowing around looked like pink snow.
I wasn't afraid of the storm like I might have been in the past. Instead, I stood at the window and watched it. It was quite lovely.
I got to hold baby Odette after school.
Adelyn told me that Odette's umbilical cord, "yucked her out."
Tobin used to call his belly button his, "bunny button." We talked a lot about belly buttons in the car on the way home from Patty's.
I love fresh cucumbers. I like to eat them like I would a banana.
My husband waits up for me when I go out at night. And then he wants to cuddle with me.
Tomorrow is Friday.
Thankful.
Day 202
It rained today.
It was windy when it rained, and all the flower petals blowing around looked like pink snow.
I wasn't afraid of the storm like I might have been in the past. Instead, I stood at the window and watched it. It was quite lovely.
I got to hold baby Odette after school.
Adelyn told me that Odette's umbilical cord, "yucked her out."
Tobin used to call his belly button his, "bunny button." We talked a lot about belly buttons in the car on the way home from Patty's.
I love fresh cucumbers. I like to eat them like I would a banana.
My husband waits up for me when I go out at night. And then he wants to cuddle with me.
Tomorrow is Friday.
Thankful.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Lisa, Lorrie, Michelle.
April 19, 2017
Day 201
It was cool outside today. It made me feel so happy. I could take good, deep breaths of air.
Thankful for amazing friends at work. Thankful for a good talk on the playground today with Lorrie and Lisa. They listened to me and made me feel loved and supported. Thankful for Michelle who opens my windows every morning so my room gets good and cold for the day. Our AC is broken and I don't function well in the heat. I love friends who get me.
Thankful for little texts from my sister. I can't wait until she comes home with Odette.
Thankful for books before bed with my family.
Thankful for nights when I get to come to bed and relax until I fall asleep.
My husband washed the dishes for me this evening.
My students were so excited for the new books I got for them over spring break.
Tomorrow is Thursday, and the day after that is Friday. I'm ready to get my weekend on.
Thankful for animals. I watched a show on the Galapagos Islands tonight, and it was fascinating. I especially love watching about the albatross. I love their pretty black eyes, and the fact that they mate for life. But it was when I read The Rime of the Ancient Mariner that I fell in love with them.
I get to sleep all night until morning.
I get to wear a jersey to school tomorrow. I don't like sports, but at least I get to be comfy.
Thankful.
Day 201
It was cool outside today. It made me feel so happy. I could take good, deep breaths of air.
Thankful for amazing friends at work. Thankful for a good talk on the playground today with Lorrie and Lisa. They listened to me and made me feel loved and supported. Thankful for Michelle who opens my windows every morning so my room gets good and cold for the day. Our AC is broken and I don't function well in the heat. I love friends who get me.
Thankful for little texts from my sister. I can't wait until she comes home with Odette.
Thankful for books before bed with my family.
Thankful for nights when I get to come to bed and relax until I fall asleep.
My husband washed the dishes for me this evening.
My students were so excited for the new books I got for them over spring break.
Tomorrow is Thursday, and the day after that is Friday. I'm ready to get my weekend on.
Thankful for animals. I watched a show on the Galapagos Islands tonight, and it was fascinating. I especially love watching about the albatross. I love their pretty black eyes, and the fact that they mate for life. But it was when I read The Rime of the Ancient Mariner that I fell in love with them.
I get to sleep all night until morning.
I get to wear a jersey to school tomorrow. I don't like sports, but at least I get to be comfy.
Thankful.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Bug Catcher.
April 17, 2017
Day 199
It rained today. It made me so happy. I needed a day to sit on the couch and watch the rain fall quietly and peacefully.
I'm writing this outside on my deck. The air is cool and quiet.
Tobin slept in bed with me last night. I love cuddling with my babies.
Higbee was lazy and sleepy all day today. Sleeping dogs make me feel so at peace.
Higbee caught a fly at Patty's house today. He's my bug catcher. And he's quite good at it.
Patty's belly looks full and amazing holding the precious life of Odette Isadora. I cannot wait to hold my new baby niece. I keep telling Patty and AJ not to be mad at me if I'm selfish with their baby. I know I'm going to want to hold her all the time.
Adelyn has the bluest eyes, and they're beautiful.
Tomorrow starts the last quarter of the school year. I'm not a summer person, but I got a taste of it this spring break and I liked it. I am ready for summer, but...
I will be happy to see my students tomorrow. I missed them!
My dogwood tree is perfect and lovely.
My dad called me this morning. I love talking with my dad, and I love it when he calls me. It makes me feel special.
I talked with my grandmother for about an hour this afternoon, and it was the best conversation. I'm so thankul for her.
Thankful.
Day 199
It rained today. It made me so happy. I needed a day to sit on the couch and watch the rain fall quietly and peacefully.
I'm writing this outside on my deck. The air is cool and quiet.
Tobin slept in bed with me last night. I love cuddling with my babies.
Higbee was lazy and sleepy all day today. Sleeping dogs make me feel so at peace.
Higbee caught a fly at Patty's house today. He's my bug catcher. And he's quite good at it.
Patty's belly looks full and amazing holding the precious life of Odette Isadora. I cannot wait to hold my new baby niece. I keep telling Patty and AJ not to be mad at me if I'm selfish with their baby. I know I'm going to want to hold her all the time.
Adelyn has the bluest eyes, and they're beautiful.
Tomorrow starts the last quarter of the school year. I'm not a summer person, but I got a taste of it this spring break and I liked it. I am ready for summer, but...
I will be happy to see my students tomorrow. I missed them!
My dogwood tree is perfect and lovely.
My dad called me this morning. I love talking with my dad, and I love it when he calls me. It makes me feel special.
I talked with my grandmother for about an hour this afternoon, and it was the best conversation. I'm so thankul for her.
Thankful.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
The Messy Cross.
April 16, 2017
Day 198
Before spring break, I did an art project for Easter with my 3rd graders. We made "stained glass" crosses to hang on the windows. I normally don't do art projects with my kids. I leave that to the art teacher. I know that sounds horrible, but art projects take forever, the room gets messed up, and it just ends up being more of a hassle than a fun activity. But against my better judgment, I decided to do an art project, and you guessed it: it took forever, the room got messed up, and it ended up being a huge hassle.
I was struck in particular by the way the finished products were coming out. The students had to cut out their own crosses, and I was kind of shocked by the way some of my 3rd graders were having a hard time cutting out a cross. There was one cross in particular that I was especially shocked at. It was crooked. It had been taped several times because it had been cut completely in half several times. It was super messy. But this student had nothing but pride for her messy cross when she handed it in to me. In fact, she was smiling and beaming with pride at her messy cross.
I taped her messy cross up on the window and told her she did a beautiful job. And I went back to that window and looked at that messy cross several times throughout the day. The more I looked at that messy cross, the more I realized it was much more of a realistic representation of the cross than I had demonstrated to my students when I made my cross. Because the fact of the matter is: the real cross was messy.
I've been thinking on these words today: "I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I see." I'm not saying that I have it all together now, because I don't, but there was a time in my life when I really was lost. There was a time when I really was blind. But now, I'm found. Now, I see. Now, I know that because of the messy cross, there is grace and mercy and forgiveness and hope.
I'm thankful today for the cross. I'm thankful today for hope. I'm thankful that because of the messy cross, there shines a bright light into the black darkness which can never be extinguished.
I'm thankful for the best Easter dinner. For Easter baskets filled with goodies. For a great church service this morning. For my dogwood tree. For time spent with the best family.
Thankful.
Day 198
Before spring break, I did an art project for Easter with my 3rd graders. We made "stained glass" crosses to hang on the windows. I normally don't do art projects with my kids. I leave that to the art teacher. I know that sounds horrible, but art projects take forever, the room gets messed up, and it just ends up being more of a hassle than a fun activity. But against my better judgment, I decided to do an art project, and you guessed it: it took forever, the room got messed up, and it ended up being a huge hassle.
I was struck in particular by the way the finished products were coming out. The students had to cut out their own crosses, and I was kind of shocked by the way some of my 3rd graders were having a hard time cutting out a cross. There was one cross in particular that I was especially shocked at. It was crooked. It had been taped several times because it had been cut completely in half several times. It was super messy. But this student had nothing but pride for her messy cross when she handed it in to me. In fact, she was smiling and beaming with pride at her messy cross.
I taped her messy cross up on the window and told her she did a beautiful job. And I went back to that window and looked at that messy cross several times throughout the day. The more I looked at that messy cross, the more I realized it was much more of a realistic representation of the cross than I had demonstrated to my students when I made my cross. Because the fact of the matter is: the real cross was messy.
I've been thinking on these words today: "I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I see." I'm not saying that I have it all together now, because I don't, but there was a time in my life when I really was lost. There was a time when I really was blind. But now, I'm found. Now, I see. Now, I know that because of the messy cross, there is grace and mercy and forgiveness and hope.
I'm thankful today for the cross. I'm thankful today for hope. I'm thankful that because of the messy cross, there shines a bright light into the black darkness which can never be extinguished.
I'm thankful for Easter fun.
I'm thankful for the best Easter dinner. For Easter baskets filled with goodies. For a great church service this morning. For my dogwood tree. For time spent with the best family.
Thankful.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Good Company.
April 15, 2017
Day 197
We spent the day at my parent's house.
We spent it outside.
The kids and Higbee got to run around in the backyard.
We watched an Easter movie in bed at my parents. It's always so cozy to cuddle in bed and watch a movie. But it's even more so when the bed is crowded by all your favorite people.
I spent the morning at Stylists at North and I feel like a new woman.
We had dinner with our wonderful friends, Jason and Jen. They always make such delicious food for us. And it is always so good to be in their company.
Tomorrow is Easter.
We're going to have a family dinner.
I'm excited for the kids to see their Easter baskets in the morning.
Thankful.
Day 197
We spent the day at my parent's house.
We spent it outside.
The kids and Higbee got to run around in the backyard.
We watched an Easter movie in bed at my parents. It's always so cozy to cuddle in bed and watch a movie. But it's even more so when the bed is crowded by all your favorite people.
I spent the morning at Stylists at North and I feel like a new woman.
We had dinner with our wonderful friends, Jason and Jen. They always make such delicious food for us. And it is always so good to be in their company.
Tomorrow is Easter.
We're going to have a family dinner.
I'm excited for the kids to see their Easter baskets in the morning.
Thankful.
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