Every night before I go to bed, I peek into the girls’ room to make sure they have their covers on and aren’t plotting a midnight escape or anything. This is how I found the Kindergartener {she is sound asleep in this picture} a few weeks ago when I looked in… My flash makes it…
The Kindergartener: So… you’re 35 now, right? Me: Yep. That’s right. The Kindergartener: Wow. Me: Pretty amazing, huh? The Kindergartener: And, next year you’ll be 36! Me: True. But let’s just let me be 35 for now. The Kindergartener: Mimi is much older than you. Me: That’s right. The Kindergartener: Yeah, she’s like 39. Me:…
Last year at this time we were in the midst of a move. We had a six-week old baby, and the Spouse had just started a new job. So, the holidays were kind of a blur. While it was a stressful season, I will admit that for someone who struggles with wanting everything to be…
In anticipation of the holiday, I asked the girls to tell me what they are thankful for this year. I think their answers are pretty much on cue with their personalities. The Kindergartener {without skipping a beat}: I’m thankful for Momma, Daddy, God, and Jesus dying on the cross. That’s the way a true firstborn…