Jul 21, 2010 Posted by Sweetie

Stillness

I am surrounded by stillness. Peace. Quiet. I take a deep breath and let it out slowly. After a day full of laundry, laughter, square roots, the long-oo sound and dirty diaper, I almost feel out of place in the stillness. The bigger kiddos have gone with their daddy to prayer meeting. I am stayed behind with the little ones who need a bit of extra sleep. They are sleeping at this very moment. We are... read more

Jun 23, 2010 Posted by Sweetie

The Big Sis

Sometimes people are very concerned about my children. Concerned that my younger ones feel displaced when a new baby comes into the family. There are questions about jealously, behavior issues and little ones have to “grow up too fast”. I always try to reassure those people that my children love having a new brother or sister. Folks, I’m not lying. From the time I wake up until I tuck... read more

Jun 10, 2010 Posted by Sweetie

Sick Day

Pass the tissue and the cough drops. Yes, we have been passing around a bit of a cold this week. Nothing major; thankfully no tummy upset is involved. A stuffy nose and aggravating cough are our major issues. Sadly, a couple of the younger ones have had a bit of fever at the onset. So does school stop in its tracks? Of course not! Those who are well keep on working. What do the sick little ones... read more

Jun 4, 2010 Posted by Sweetie

Memorial Day Dresses

See these adorable dresses? (Sarah is intent on a cookie, lol) I LOVE these dresses. A wonderful friend blessed me with the pattern several weeks ago. Yes, a pattern. You know what that means? I’m going to tell you how easy they were to make and that you need, yes need, to make one for your daughter. Don’t have a daughter? Then make one for your niece or neighbor or a little girl at... read more

Apr 27, 2010 Posted by Sweetie

Synchronized Sleeping

My little nappers deserve a gold medal. See Sarah’s forehead? This is what happens if you don’t wait for help when getting out of the 12 passenger van. I forgot to take a pic of the black eye she had the week before; courtesy of a fall off NaNa’s toilet and landing on the bathtub. Such grace. Frame worthy? I think so. They are just too... read more