Living Life One Cheerio at a Time

Dinner time is ALWAYS crazy with 4 kids. We appreciate all the studies emphasizing the importance of family meals. We rarely miss a meal together, but sometimes it's so crazy that I don't think anyone connected. One crazy night I said let's go around and tell each other our high of the day and the low.  To be honest I was hoping to just eat without having to break up the nitpicking. I, of course, was met with some resistance. No one knew what to say.  Some wanted to say was my low was when so and so did this. So we needed to establish rules. This was not a tattling session and it had to directly affect you. Ahhh... Undivided attention... The spotlight ... They caught on to that. That night went as expected ...mediocre.  BUT the next night they wanted to do it again and the night after that and now it's a month or Sochi in and that can't wait. Even littlest one joins in. "Hilo, Hilo!!!!!" She says. Often her highs or lows include nap or lac...

Proverbs 3:3-4 "let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. " There's no words to describe how I feel about this box. Inside is pure joy and gratitude disguised as cupcakes. A neighbor brought them to us to thank my 2 older girls. A neighbor we wave at but don't chat with on a regular basis. A neighbor who honestly I can't remember her name. But somehow that doesn't stop my kids from being neighborly.   You see her grandson began living with her and began riding the same bus. The first day he got on  #2 let him get in front of her in line making herself last. AND SHE NEVER LIKES TO BE LAST! She said she saw neighbor boy at school and waves to him.  Neighbor grandma just wanted to thank the girls for watching out for her grandson. Apparently they make sure he gets on and off the bus. They include him on their r...

Today is the 10th and the challenge is finding beauty in the ordinary for 10 hours. Well I always like to make up a few of my own rules and so I added a few more pictures. I am Linking up with others' beautiful days  Here ... Lunches Coffe to go First time I made eggs in a muffin tin. Loved the idea but wouldn't pair it again with a blueberry bagel. Although the mini bagel was the perfect size.  A morning game with the bus stop gang What was really going on...unfolded laundry and 3 games spread out Cbs leaders council  Heading to preschool #2's orphan socks  Updating this craft for this house Cookie social at #2's school...snicker doodles A fancy apron  Dance party A ballerina  Someone wants fancy hair for her Christmas program tomorrow 

It's moments like this when you're so proud. Proud of your child's boldness. Today littlest one and I ran into kohl's to grab a few things. We were sprinting through the store and I even stopped to try on some jeans. She was an absolute trooper. She's at the stage where she doesn't want a stroller or to hold mom's hand. So with hands in her pockets she trailed just a few steps behind me. As we came up to the register we had to wait in line. The lady directing traffic began a conversation with us. She asked how old little one was? 2 1/2 I told her. As I scooted up for my turn the traffic director noticed littlest ones shoes were untied. For the umpteenth time that trip. She leaned down to tie it for her and I hear little one talking then loudly and boldly "Jesus birthday!"  The lady looked at me puzzled and confused. I smiled and my heart melted. Yes, we are celebrating Jesus' birthday! The lady agreed and slowly backed away.  She wasn'...