Little of this, little of that

Hmmm...so, what's been happening in our lives since my last posting??

It's been just over a week and I feel as if it's been FOREVER. The oldest was taken to the doctor due to a fever that continued to stick around. Our first z-pak of the season for the family was in order.

Middle child was on the mend from her potty issues at school. Come to find out, she's terrified of using the potty with the automatic flushers at school. I agree, their overzealous flushing can be somewhat intimidating. With the promise of going to the park or doing something fun, she has started using the potty at school (and not holding it all day!!) 

Our youngest is finding that she can be independent and she wants the whole world to know that. Lots of screeching and pure frustration coming from little Chickie lately. She's mastering lots of different things/actions/milestones, but not yet the milestone of using the potty. Oh, she loves the idea of running naked through the house; but she still hasn't gone tinkle in the potty. She'll get it soon *I hope*

I am currently preparing for her 2nd Birthday!! Can you believe she's about to 2 years old?? It seems like just yesterday, she was my screaming infant that wouldn't sleep through the night unless someone was holding her (I kinda felt like that was last night, too...lol) 

Behind the picture scene .... CHEESE!

Pictures snap that sweet "split second" memory.

Oft times, pictures portray life as Fabulous. Nobody is crying, clothes look superb, everyone loves everyone...you get the idea. But remember it's just a split second captured forever.

I love taking pictures (in case you didn't realize...lol).

Now, take the pictures above...  Leia had snatched Lily's boots and was clomping through the house. I asked her "What are you doing?" She squeals and runs off. I grab the camera and caught this a few seconds before she was took a head over heels spill. Boots 4 sizes too big make for LOTS of trippin....lol (no followup pictures of this session)

The hammock picture...well, that took about 12 shots to get everyone cooperating, everyone smiling in the right direction, and everyone looking civil. The Sibling love is flowing here. But the next pictures are proof enough....

 Leia's about to kick Lily in the face 

well, this photo session is over!!  hahaha

Not everyone's life is sunshine and roses. There's rainy days--usually super stormy days--and days with thorns and plant fertilizer. Capture the good times, but make memories during the trying times.

--enJoy

Sunday afternoon naps

Remember those Sundays when it seems as if the world stops?

Everyone gets up and dresses in their Sunday best, then off to church, followed by home for a sit down dinner, and then afternoon naps. 

Why I never took advantage of those when I was younger, I'll never know. I can't get my kiddos to realize these are tiny gifts from God. They'll make you happier, which makes Mommy and Daddy happier. But they still don't get it.

I love nap time for me....hahaha!!

One day, I'm positive that the gratitude will kick in with the kiddos....one day.

Thankfully, the hubby enjoys playing video games on Sundays or watching football. So, he has free reign of the television while the children participate in "rest time". I think only the youngest takes an actual nap...and that's like pulling teeth to get her to go to sleep. I'm so grateful for the hubby. He lets me take a nap on Sundays (hallelujah!!) 

I ♥ naptime.