new batteries

Andy replaced some batteries in a few toys last week and the girls are playing with them a lot. They liked the toys fine before but now they love them.  Amazing what a fresh pair of AA's will do.  I know there are areas in my life that I need to recharge.  Prayer, rest, meditation, worship, solitude, and reading the Bible are my AA's.

dishes done

The other night while Andy and I were on a date, our sitters, after eating dinner and feeding the girls, did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.  What a blessing. I was so touched by this act of service. Not that I mind doing the dishes, but it was very nice to come home and the chore list was done. My heart is still happy just thinking about it.
It reminds me of this parable in Matthew 24:45 “Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time? 24:46 Blessed is that slave whom the master finds at work when he comes. 24:47 I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

I want to be like that good and faithful servant; working to please the master. I want to call attention to my friend as well b/c she did not do those dishes to get any kind of reward, she just wanted to bless us and that mission was accomplished!

leaky roof

We have a leak ... in the guest bedroom closet which is empty but still such a hassle to deal with water coming into the house. Our old house had 2 floods in the basement before we installed the B-Dry system - never flooded again after that. I don't know if they make B-Dry for roof tops but we are looking into it. :)  I'm so thankful for Andy and his patience with such matters. He is good for me.

Oh yeah, yesterday went well with the girls. I moved their dollhouse from the bedroom to the living room and traded some other toys around.  It was a golden idea.

Rainy day

We are expecting a lot of rain today. I guess I'm going to have to get creative with these little girls to keep them occupied for the day. One good thing about a rainy day = it's good for sleeping. Mollie and Betsy are taking advantage as am I, we all slept in.  That is nice, but I'm wondering what it will do to nap time later. Maybe we all could use a little extra rest and they'll go down like they normally do. :)
I don't really mind the rain, spring is on the way. God is good.

Mommy hold you

Mollie is usually independent with play except while I am trying to make dinner.  Of course, she wasn't feeling the best yesterday, and that made it much harder for me to put her off until I could get things to a simmer. It is rather hard to ignore her while she is wrapping her arms around my leg and giving it kisses.  I love her and we have plenty of lap time and play time together.  Bless her heart and mine :) These days are passing fast.

Martha Washington

Andy and I listened to a story about the Washingtons around Christmas ... book on tape from the library. Mount Vernon Love Story by Mary Higgins Clark. It was very enjoyable.  Hope you all had a good President's Day.
Here is a quote from Martha Washington that I love:
I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

somersaults

Mollie has learned how to do somersaults. She needed some help at first, but is now able to do them on her own.  It is quite amazing to watch these girls grow, seemingly right before my eyes.  Betsy is not walking yet but it is just a matter of minutes :) She is cruising the furniture and walks with minimal assistance.  Fun and busy days abound around here that is for sure! Gotta go catch my gymnast.
Blessings