L. M. Montgomery quote

“I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.” L.M. Montgomery

flashlights

The girls have been loving playing with flashlights.  Shining them on their hands so they glow red, putting the light on their bellies, the wall, the floor, the ceiling, .... wherever, they are having a great time.  I'm having a great time watching them. Blessings.

building independance

Mollie is now putting on her socks and shoes all by herself.  She started this last week.  She does a great job most of the time, but still needs reminding about getting the shoes on the correct feet. Velcro is her friend right now as she still needs help with buckles and ties.  I don't mind allowing a few extra minutes for her to do this task, I love it that she is now a "big" girl.  Blessings.

Andy goes North

Andy is headed north today to be with his dad.  I miss him already.  The girls and I have a few plans this week too, but we will miss daddy.  I am glad that he is getting to serve his family and he will enjoy visiting with them as well.  Andy has started a blog as well, to post updates re: his dad's health. The link is on the right.  We continue to pray for Baba that he would recover soon and return home as soon as possible.  I am so glad that the surgery was a success.  Traveling mercies for Andy and Ruth Ann today.  Blessings

Breakfast adventures

Most mornings the girls eat just fine.  Today was a different story.  Mollie decided to drink her syrup then she didn't want to eat her waffles.  Betsy ate her waffles fine, but decided that she didn't want to eat her sausage, so she held it in her mouth for 15 min. before finally swallowing her required bite.  Hope the rest of the day gets better.  It is truly quite amazing how sticky syrup is and how fast it can get on everything.  Blessings.

Saved 26% at grocery yesterday.  Not too shabby but hoping to improve. 

coupons

I do use coupons, but not to an extreme.  It looks like a challenge, but these ladies seem to have it down to a science.  We are getting the Sunday paper again, so I have plenty of coupons to cut and find on-line.  If I put in an hour a week, maybe I could save beau-coup bucks.  I usually get excited if I can get 25% or more off of my bill.  I'll let you know how I'm doing.  Blessings.

ear whack

The other night after her bath, Mollie wanted to make sure that I cleaned the ear whack out of her ear.  Sometimes you've just got to smile.  Blessings.