Full of Love

Ok, so I admit, I've been struggling this week. Things seem to have "hit the fan" as they say. I mean, all is WELL, in fact all is wonderful. But every basketball season I just have this feeling of treading water and being able to just barely keep my head above the water. Can any of you relate? I know at times you can. By the way there are only 6 more games and three weeks of practice left so we are half over and the countdown is ON!

I had this great idea of having a fun dinner with the kids before Craig gets home at 6:00 and I leave for AWANA'S with the boys at 6:15. Anyway.....as one can imagine coordinating three kids at the dinner table (two of which are jacked up on Valentine's candy) while trying to get dinner ON the table, let alone making it a special Valentines dinner is a crazy notion. I could feel myself starting to simmer and my "kettle", so to speak, was close to screaming. When Will put his arm around Anna and playfully said, "take a picture of me and my best buddy" I took the challenge and grabbed my camera. The following are some snapshots of the chaos.

So, looking at these photos I am struck by their smiles and the fun they were having. When I choose to laugh instead of freak out, it makes such a difference. We did have a fun dinner. And I did have messes to clean up. But they are such blessing to me. My goodness, my life would be so incredibly boring and empty without them. I love them so. It is amazing how God reminds me to simmer down through them. My eyes are always being opened as a mommy by the things my kids are teaching ME! That is so cool. Also, I am so thankful for Craig. Hats off to single mom's. I have no idea how they do it.

(Also notice Wyatt's pj's......every day at about 4:00 he decides it late enought to put them on. I have to keep them washed and back in his jammie drawer or he freaks out. Reminding him that we do have to get dressed again for awana's does no good. He comes back with, "I know mom, I'm just going to wear them for a little bit".)

Hope your Valentines Day was as full of love as mine was!

Anna decided to try out a new hairstyle for V-day. The two top "piggies" actually stayed in for a few hours. And daddy thought she looked ever so cute!

My Valentine Sweethearts

Wyatt really wanted to get flowers for his two pre-school teachers. He picked out these cute plants to bring to them on Valentines Day.

Wyatt Quotable

I was overhearing the boys talk in their bunk beds just now. I love listening to them chat when they don't know I'm there! It has revealed so much to be about their unique and wonderful personalities. Here is what I overheard tonight, which made me chuckle.

Wyatt: but Will, you HAVE to like me.....if you don't like me that's a bad choice. (pause) Do you know how that makes God feel? It makes Him sad.

Will: I'm sorry.

Wyatt: That's OK.

hmmmmm, I wonder where he got that theory?

Fun at DCP

One of the things I love best about our house is how close we are to the Dallas City Park. There is no excuse for me not to bundle up on these cold, but sunny days and enjoy some fresh air. And we have definatley been taking advantage of the sunshine! I just know it's going to pour in March and we'll be glad we did!

Her first ride on the park's baby swings. She loved them. But what she really wanted is to get down and "run" around. I am beginning to see her falling into Wyatt's footsteps.

Will's favorite thing is the monkey bars. I am so impresssed at how well he does. He can even do the swinging rings ones. Have you tried those lately? They are HARD!