Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Fun Friday's Random Rants

Well I was going to do something new and exciting since I have not written in so many days but I am too lame and I don't have much time before Small and I have to pic up Medium from school. Soooooo here goes!

1. I LOVE my new job but it is really cutting into my writing time! I used to write during nap-time and now I work during naps. I don't miss my 'lunch break' nearly as much as I thought I would and I am getting along fine without any naps. *gasp* But I am missing writing much more than I anticipated. FYI-- I DO NOT miss all the extra time I had to do laundry! HA!

2. Small has decided he will sleep through the night...most of the time! YAY!!! Now how many months can I tell Lin I am still 'catching up from the trauma' ? I could totally identify with Lexi on Grey's last night.

3. Speaking of sleeping.....we are still working on the 'musical beds/rooms' situation we have here at the Animal House. We think we are back to the idea of letting the girls share a room. Medium has been getting up earlier since moving to her toddler bed. Boo hoo hoo, she was our champion sleeper. Thoughts, anyone? Would especially love to hear from some of you that have 5 kids without a 6 bedroom house.

4. LOVING what God is doing in my life these days.....seeing the results of my obedience is incredible, inspiring, awesome!

5. Need prayers for friends and family that are going through some stuff. <3

6. I said the craziest thing to my lovely preggers SIL the other day. She said, 'I am fallling in love with my new baby (or something like that..)' . And I said, 'Oh my gosh just wait until you smell his/her sweet little fat neck.' HA is that nutty or what? I have issues, bigtime. I don't go a day without sniffing Medium's yummy neck.

7. Would it be so wrong to take a bath in pizza from Frank's and then Krispy Kreme doughnuts?

8. My computer screen is doing some wacky stuff. Bummer.

9. Medium went to school today with an arm full of silly bandz (scented ones btw that are SUPER smelly, NOT in the good way!!!) and I realized when we got home that she did not have them. Hey Mrs. Zambito- thanks for taking the only leverage I have against Med. Yes, I use silly bandz to punish my 2 year old.....I know you are impressed by my stellar parenting. Just kidding Mrs. Z who knows what happened to those stinky things!

10. My sweet darling Large has given up her 'buddies' (aka pacifiers) , friends! Maybe I already mentioned this? Anyway, she is doing great. She seems more confident, not getting up in the night, not napping but having a nice quiet time everyday. It's really cool, we should have done this long ago.

I hope you guys are all doing well! If there is anyway that I can pray for you I would LOVE the chance to do that. You can leave your requests in the comment section or email me here.

Have a GREAT weekend!!!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Lets go Dancing

So this is an amazing song that explains alot about a marriage and love. This has been posted in a few other blogs that Holly and I follow. Holly and I have had our ups and downs in our marriage. I always thought that when someone got married they grew up and became a husband. I realized that being married doesnt make you a husband, you choose to make yourself a husband. I also found out that having kids doesnt make you grow up, you choose to grow up. Marriage and parenthood are the 2 toughest journeys that I have ever been on, but they are also the 2 most rewarding. I love the path that Holly and I have chosen to take, I love the place we are in, and I love the place we will end up together in our heaven. And I love being a father to our 3 wonderful kids!! Watch this video, and enjoy! It will touch you.


Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sunny Sunday!

Oh Dear Blog, how I have missed you!!!! I am just bursting at the seams with stuff to say. Do you ever have that feeling, when there is so much to say you can't organize it into one small space/email/letter/conversation? That happens to me alot I guess I'll start with a run-down of what is happening here at the Animal House. And how 'bout I won't talk about poop, deal?

1. God is working here in our house. I am so excited that Lin and I are open and letting Him live with us and move in us and be present to guide us as we make decisions for this family. We are two very blessed and lucky people.

2. Large and Medium are starting pre-school this week! They seem thrilled, I am pretty sure I'm thrilled.... ask me next week. And would you like to buy some cookie dough (yes I am on the cookie dough fundraising committee!)?? It's super yummy and it made my Thanksgiving and Christmas baking and taking so easy last year. :-)

3. Have I mentioned how much I love my awesome organizer husband? Wipe the drool off the keyboard ladies, while we were down 2 penguins last night our idea of a hot date was getting rid of an entire trash can (the end-of-the-driveway-size!) full of clutter from our bedroom and playroom. Awesome.
We briefly considered tossing out the remaining penguin but he would not fit in the can! JUST KIDDING!!!!! We love those babies more than life itself!

4. Large gave up her 'buddies' last Friday. *gasp* If you know us- did you think we were ever gonna make her do that? If you don't know us- 'buddies' are penguin code for pacifiers. And Large is like 12....just teasing she's 4 but still!

5. Someday I will start a 'parenting advice' tab on this blog. Sure take advice from the lady who let her kid sleep with pacifiers until she was 4 and jokes about throwing out her baby!!! :-D Maybe a parents 'sharing corner' would be better.

6. Mamma got a new cell phone! It's fancy (for me). Double *gasp* ! Now some of y'all know my old cell phone was a Din-O-Saur. It was outdated when I bought it 3 years ago. And I am not really a technology kind of girl. However I did lose all my contacts...so call me, k?

7. My new job is awesome, the first week went really well. And God- You were right!! I am so thankful! (Don't act like God doesn't read my blog....snap!) ;-)

8. To go with her new cell phone Mamma got a wrist guard to help with the carpal tunnel. So it's like living with a 70 yo woman crazed from no sleep with a fancy new cell phone. YAY for Lin!!!!

9. Medium is obsessed with Silly Bandz....it's funny and cute and it feels too grown up.

10. I made crab dip last night to celebrate our clean-out. It was De-Lish. I totally <3 crab dip. So glad to be back! I'll try to keep up better since I am getting used to my new work/pre-school schedule. Love you Readers!!!!!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Word to ya Motha (well actually word from your Mother....but whatever!)

I meant to do this yesterday but it was a very busy day and the time just slipped away. However these are not the words you want to let slip by without saying, so here goes!






My Dearest Large,
Today (really yesterday) you turned 4. Just like most Moms I can't believe how fast you have grown and I find myself thinking 'weren't you just born like 5 minutes ago?' . There are no words to describe how much I love you. Sometimes I think my heart is just going to bust open I love you so much. I am addicted to the smell of your neck and the inside of your arm and the sound of your voice (when you are not whining :). And speaking of your voice, you sing like an angel.... all the time. You sing in the car, to every commercial, all around the house that is one of my favorite things about you. You are a little shy these day but very loving, every time I leave the house you yell HUG, HUG. You are super smart, you take in everything....even when we think you aren't listening and you can work an iphone like a pro! I am SO crazy proud of you, girl!! When you were born I became a grown-up, I am eternally grateful for that. You changed me and shaped me in the most amazing way. I like me so much more since I had you.
I hope you always love God, and that you grow into a kind, loving, generous, smart, polite, thoughtful and happy young lady.....maybe even we'll throw in a little brave! Ha ha, I know that's a funny one---you are in a very fearful phase these days, scared of everything! The bottom line is Baby, you are so special to me. I love you all the way to the moon and back. I was going to say 'you'll never know how much I love you' but the truth is I hope you do know someday how much I love you. I hope that by the time we have survived adolescence together and you are a grown-up yourself that you will be able to say 'I know how much my Mom loves me and it's ALOT. I mean super ALOT, I mean tons and tons and CRAZY tons...forever'. Happy Birthday Baby Girl.
(Super-size)LOVE ALWAYS, Mom