Reason # 4988347 I love my kids:

I went outside to check on the dogs and while I was out there apparently the door blew open- this has happened several times during the windy last couple of days. I heard the door shut while I was outside (kids shut it). When I walked back in Camden had his hands on his hips looking at me and Christian said, "Mama, how many times do Camden have to tell you to YUT DA DOOR!?!?" and Camden says, "Yeah, how many times do I have TELL YOU MAMA!?" I. LOVE. THEM.

Happy Birthday Christian!!! (A day late to post it to the blog...)

4 years ago today, an angel changed my world in more wonderful ways than I could ever begin to count! 



Christian,

Happy 4th birthday baby boy!! I guess I should say big boy, because you are so proud to be "gettin' ho big!"  You are the sweetest little thing.  You love to give me hugs and kisses and to pick me flowers at any chance you get.  You think it is so cool that you are big enough to get yourself and Camden a drink all on your own!  You weigh 37 pounds and are about 40 inches tall.  We will get the exact stats at your checkup on Friday.  Sleeping with Mama is really high up on your priority list these days!  You say, "Mama, I am 'cared in my room cause my wall goes like this 'click click'."  I always tell you that your wall does not make noises, but you don't believe me.  You say that if you had a "Cars" room you would not be scared....ha!  You absolutely LOVE Shelby and always say that she is your "hadorite dog cuh she wuh me ho muh!" ...and you are right, she loves you just as much as you love her, maybe even more!  You are back in another "Cars" obsession at the moment.  Jeans and Cars pjs are your favorite things to wear.  You always talk about Brody (from Oak Tree) and tell me how he is your best friend at school.  Mrs. Kelley says that you are such a sweet, quiet, well-behaved boy at school.  This is somewhat extremely shocking because you are so incredibly headstrong (can't imagine where you get that from!!) ;) You are super attached to the people you love and super shy around those that you don't know well.  You love Camden so much even though you fight with him pretty much non-stop!  (I know that feeling, too!)  I love you to the moon and the stars and the sky Christian Johnn!  I am so proud of you and the sweet little boy you are growing up to be. You really do light up my life!!!  Can we please slow down on this growing up business though?!

Wowwwwww

Yes, I am ACTUALLY POSTING!!! I haven't been busy or anything, just sitting around eating donuts ya know ;)  NOTTT!  Life is super exciting right now with only 9 days of actual student teaching left (without counting weekends, Thanksgiving break, etc).  Thats only 9 more times to watch Christian's sad eyes watching me leave and 9 more times worth of feeling sad to not have seen Camden each day until 4pm! (he's still asleep when I leave.)

Annnnnnywho, my main purpose in blogging is to give you the first 14 days worth of what I'm thankful for.  Today is November 14, and I write down one thing for each day in November that I am thankful for... so here we go! 

Thankful for…

Tuesdays… because they mean Monday is over!

My two precious little boys.  My life is filled with more love and joy than I ever knew possible because of them.

My mentor teacher.  She has been an amazing role model and friend to me.

80+ degree days in November.  I may have been born in the winter, but I am a summer girl at heart.

Animals.  They are the definition of unconditional love.

The degree I will finally receive in December.  I know how much it will mean for my family’s future.

My parents.  They have helped me in more ways and more times than I can even begin to count and loved me when I’ve been the most unlovable person in the world.  I will always feel eternally grateful to them. 

My big extended family.  I feel blessed to have a big, loving, close-knit family.  I don’t think there is a more precious group of people on this planet.

Life’s little reminders that everything is going to be okay. There’s nothing better than seeing a gorgeous sunrise through my heartbroken-to-leave-my-kids-each-morning tears.  It reminds me that this is just a moment in time and that this too shall pass.

Laughter.  I couldn’t make it through this crazy life without it, and my kids’ giggles are the sweetest sound I’ve ever heard.

Our home.  Though I’m pretty sure I whine or complain about it being too small, etc on a daily basis- I am so grateful for a safe, clean, warm place to raise my babies.

My students.  I was somehow blessed with an extremely challenging group for my student teaching.  They teach me something new every single day.  I’m pretty sure I now feel prepared for …well, pretty much anything.

Hope.  Without it life would be just plain overwhelming.

My husband.  I have put him through every ringer there is and he always comes out the other side still loving me.

Stay tuned for the second half later on in November!  Hopefully I will be able to make a post before another month goes by!! :)