Kidd's Ring

We had a busy week last week. Well busy in the sense that we were busy with each other { and being sick again! }, but not busy in the sense that we got out and did a lot. Last week, potty training was on the plan! And so we did. Z did great. I am so proud of her. We are still learning and figuring everything out, but so far there have been very few accidents. We even went to two birthday parties and church! { ahem, and one included a small accident } It's not as difficult as I was picturing it to be. It just still makes me a bit nervous, but we'll get there! :) Oh, yes and then we got sick. Again. We just can't seem to stay well this winter. Oh well. This too shall pass. Real quick, because once again it's late and I need to get to bed! But I do want to take time to jot down some things I am thankful for...so here we go: - an almost potty-trained toddler or should I say for the most part potty trained ... not sure how to label her r...

I'm sorry that my blog has turned into a once a week, not so exciting blog post. My two littles are just keeping me a bit busy and I don't feel like there's much to report. We live life. We play. We read. We sleep. We eat. Nothing exciting ... But nonetheless, here's my list of things I am grateful for: - a husband who is so very patient with me and the kids - a little girl who has had a great start on potty training, today is the first day and so far no accidents! YAY! So proud of her! - A has been going to sleep better on her own - always exciting! - yesterday we were able to get some bookshelves! I look forward to being able to unpack a few more boxes, once they are built. Guess that's it for now. Have a great week!!

It's Monday. Again. How did that happen? Today started off normal. Had a strange inbetween. Then ended up normal again. I'll spare you the details though. I'm thankful for... ...babies that sleep past 7 and sometimes even past 8! I enjoy sleeping "late"! ...a walk with my sister-in-law to the store and around our neighborhood. ...frozen biscuits that I was able to make and freeze a few weekends ago. ...a quiet evening when all babies sleep. ...a note in my mailbox informing me that my Crocs order was to be delivered, but since I was out, is ready to be picked up!! ...some successful online cloth-diaper-second-hand-shopping! ...a washing machine that cleans those cloth diapers of ours. ...a husband that puts Z to bed. ...magic jack that makes my parents just a phone-call away and that for dirt cheap! The End! What are you thankful for today???

Hum. I missed last week. Whoops.  Here are some things I'm grateful for today: -medicine and doctors for my little sick girlies -hubby coming home tonight after being gone for a few days -happy little girlies, despite being sick -a warm home in all the crazy wind we've been experiencing -helping hands while hubby is gone -a sister-in-law next door to help pass some hours while our guys are gone Onto the pictures of our past few weeks: Baby's First Christmas Christmas with her this year was soo fun! I was super excited to give her her gifts. The best we can do for a Family picture... She's getting so big! We had such a good visit with my parents! And they were a HUGE help! Little kitchen helper

So many things to be grateful for today: - my parents are here for a week long visit! :D YAY!  - snow, snow, snow!  - helping hands for our house projects - mom cooked dinner - relief for baby gums that are teething  my silly girl pretending to sleep someone is enjoying the bumbo someone else is, too! ;)

It's Monday. Again! But this Monday is a welcome one. Because.... ...Christmas is days away! I love Christmas. I love all the traditions and being with family. I love giving ( and getting ) gifts! :) But despite all the fun and wonderful events that take place around Christmas, it's good to remember what Christmas is truly about. Today, I read in the Advent Reading from John Piper about how miraculous and grand the true meaning of Christmas is - the birth of Jesus Christ. And that is so true! We often get so caught in hubbub of the holidays, that we forget that Christmas is about God becoming man. Christmas is about the ultimate gift being given to mankind. Christmas is about peace being brought to man in a peaceless world. Take time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas! So here are my Monday Gratitudes: - hubby has a few weeks off work! YAY for holidays that fall right smack in the middle of the week! - beautiful, glorious sunshine - my parents are coming t...

Here's part 2 for my Monday Gratitude list! I gotta be honest, I'm impressed I got around to it! - an unexpected Christmas box from a sweet friend in Germany - a nice, long visit with a friend - the grace to deal with a disobedient toddler in a loving way - a washing machine and dryer - phone calls with various family members - a good nap - babies that go to bed easily - getting a Christmas tree put up this weekend

A friend posted on her blog her thankful list, which was inspired by another blogger, who writes Monday Gratitude posts. I thought this was a great idea! So in hopes of blogging more regular, I'll try to post Monday Gratitude posts. Here is mine: 1. a holiday today! 2. an extra day with hubby besides just a weekend, where he was gone lots of it anyways 3. a baby girl, who is four months old today, who is happy, healthy (just a little under the weather right now) and so sweet! 4. my sweet, happy, easy-going two year old 5. our new home! I was hoping to write more, but the day flew by ... hopefully, I'll have more time soon! :)