Almost Christmas!! :)

I'm already so excited about Christmas this year! It's the first year that we've been able to talk to Noah about the holidays & their true meaning. He has a little Christmas program at preschool that I'm very excited about too. It will probably only be a few songs but I can't wait :) This is also the first year that he understands that Santa will bring him presents if he is good. I'm loving the holiday scents in the house & looking at the Christmas tree. Ok enough rambling but I'm really looking forward to making holiday memories with my little family :)

Tired.

Tired tired tired. Worn out. Too much to do. Not enough time. I hate laundry. I hate dishes. I hate cleaning. I hate when people don't clean up after themselves. Never ending. There, I feel better now ;)

I want this hat!

How cute is this??? I want this hat! (For a photo shoot prop, not for myself to wear, hehe!) It's crocheted & for sale online. They offer sizes from Newborn to Preteen! So adorable.

"Awww!" & "Uhhh!" Moments

Awww! Moment... David & I were sitting on the couch & Noah walked up to me & said "Daddy is your honey. He is your best friend. And you can talk to him." I looked at David & said "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww" ;)

Uhhh! Moment... After we said prayers before bed last night & I asked Noah if there was anything else he wanted to pray about. He said "Dear Jesus, Thank you for letting me kick Maggie (our dog)." Uhhhhhhh no Noah, That's not exactly what I meant ;)

What life is all about...

"While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about." ~Angela Schwindt

I read this quote tonight. How true is this?? I guess it's one of those things you hear but don't realize how true it is until it happens to you. I can think of a few things I've learned a long the way but becoming a parent really changes you in so many ways. It brings out the kid in you & the simple things are so enjoyable. To forget about drama, stress, politics, money... and just pick flowers, blow bubbles or take a walk. To really enjoy a sunny day or share a dessert. Now that's what life is all about!! :)

You are the best thing that ever happened to me...

I could listen to this song all day & think of Noah & David. "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray Lamontagne (it's playing on my blog right now).

Missing Photography...

We've been waiting 7 weeks now on our income tax return check & as of last week the IRS had no record of receiving it. We mailed it by Fed Ex over night so we knew they had signed for it on Jan 21. FINALLY, yesterday the IRS website said we should get it no later than April 6. Yes, that's possibly 4 more weeks but that's GREAT news to me because I've been waiting for that check to get new camera lenses. My camera that I've had for 4 years finally broke so I've been without any camera (besides my phone) for 2 months! I can't stand it! I feel like I've missed getting pictures of so much. But I'm really missing photography in general. It's one of my favorite things & 2 months is just too long. I've had so many ideas lately with no way to shoot them. David's coworker got his check 2 weeks sooner than the date they gave him so I'm crossing my fingers!!!!! :)

This week...

I really enjoyed bible study today. I wish Noah had acted better & shared a little more but other than that, it went well. He had fun w/ his little friends. The study is about temptations & having integrity in a world that is excessive & overindulgent. It's very relevant & interesting & I'm glad we're doing it.
Big plans this weekend! David & I are going w/ friends to see Cirque du Soleil. We are both SUPER excited! We've always wanted to go. This is a part of our Valentine's Day present to each other. It will be our first time to go out together in months so we're really looking forward to it :) Can't wait!!