Sunday, January 1, 2012

Ringing in the New Year



Many like to think on new year's resolutions around this time of year. I usually think about it, rarely write it down, even more rarely actually carry it out. I am probably the typical new year's resolutioner :)

Recognizing my great track record makes me even more nervous about this post. I have a news year's resolution for my blog.



My new blog theme isn't really different from what I already do- I will just be more blatant about it. I think there are many mommy blogs- I want this blog to focus on the joys of mommy-hood. As a full time mom I get the question (more often than I like), : "So, what is it you DO all day?" I actually tried to post a response to that question once: Step-by-step, what I do all day as a full-time mom. The post was too large for blogger. I am serious. And after working so hard on it and taking so much time to get the photos up with short, accurate discriptions, I was so disheartened when it spat out an "error" sign at me that I gave up (besides, my mommy-day had been running away from me and I really needed to catch up with it!).



The trend these days seems to be steering away from raising children- instead couples are choosing to raise pets. It saddens me. I often tease about some of the things my girls do in all their silliness and, sometimes, the challenges they pose to my own developing mothering skills. I find that I forget to mention how much happiness and love they bring into my life.



In deed there is nothing in my life, nor has there ever been, nor do I plan there ever being, so very precious to me as my family. My blog will continue the same, but more explicitly focus on the little things I enjoy about what my full-time occupation has been. You will notice no great change, perhaps an extra sentence or two.



Thank you to my friends and family who occasionally check, or regularly follow my blog. I think you will find the change refreshing.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Beauty and the Beast

When I heard my daughters singing this simultaneously I turned to see what on earth was going on. They were dancing and singing the theme song from Beauty and the Beast.













Very picture-worthy, don't you think?










One of the many heart-melting gold nuggets as a mom!

Monday, December 26, 2011

"MMMM. These mashed potatoes are so creamy."

Just a quote from my favorite Christmas season movie. (I know, it's not really a Christmas movie, but it is my favorite Christmas craft movie).





This year's crafts include:





Two twin sized quilts (one for each little squeaker). If you have ever heard little girls talk, you know where the name comes from. I find it both fascinating and utterly hilarious at the same time!



Knitting (my latest new skill). I love trying new things. I have done embroidery, cross-stitching, smocking, and crochet. I am now trying on my knitting hat (figuratively speaking).



Sewing (one for each squeaker). They love jammie dresses- my little princesses.



I finished the last stitch just before midnight Christmas eve . . . it was just barely finished on time!!! I will say this: I watched Pride & Prejudice (Collin Ferth version) 4 times while working on those Pjs. (Another good Christmas non-Christmas movie !)

Friday, December 23, 2011

Silly Gilly Gumballs

(Breanne's new name for silliness).
My children have their own ideas about what Christmas stockings are for. They need no encouragement here.