The Three Muskateers

As many of you may know, this fellowship is pretty grueling for all involved.
Lee works long days and then has so many extras on top of him...research projects, football games on several evenings a week, every-Saturday clinic, conferences out of state, etc...
We knew this going in and we accept it.
But it is still a challenge to live it day-in-day-out. (Enter in coping mechanisms.)
And I also knew that this would be a special year for me to "zone in" on the girls before we return to family and friends in Montgomery next July. A year of the "Three Muskateers" so to speak. Now, I certainly don't mean to leave Lee out!
But this is about survival and making family and marriage work in this situation....and I am trying to focus on "the good" here.

This weekend was a prime example as Lee was away for the weekend after a very long work week.

The girls and I really did have a nice time together while he was away
 and I am thankful for the fun events that we got to share:

-Our Thursday lunch post-preschool at a very nice and new McDonald's that has a perfect toddler and big-kid play area.
-A Pajama Party at our local libary Thursday night.
-Pizza at a friend's house on Friday night.
-Painting pictures at our kitchen table.
-Finding Nemo in 3D on Saturday afternoon.
-Sunday School and Church together on Sunday morning.

Each of these events I really enjoyed with my two girls. Especially the movie...They were enthralled and we even stayed after the credits and danced in the aisle in the dark. They loved it! I wish I could have bottled up the moment.  And our new church is simply a gem of a place, offering so many programs to nourish each family member. I cannot emphasize enough how important this has been for me.

So, although this fellowship is stretching me and twisting me at times, I hope and pray that I can soak up this special season to be a proud and joyful leader of my Three Muskateers.

Ms. Christy!

Thanks for coming to visit us over the weekend, Ms. Christy!
We loved playing blocks, making chalk people and just being with you, friend! And those dreamcakes were just unforgettable...

In detail

I am thrilled when I get a chance to capture on camera real moments or experiences with my girls. Here is one such moment of Sawyer brushing her teeth the other night...really just playing and eating toothpaste.

Best Pet Ever

The neighbor's dog!
A lovely, older, gentle chocolate lab named Milly has taken to the girls...
coming over to house whenever she hears us outside.
We visit, love, Sawyer coos "Doggy Puppy" and Sullivan giggles. 
We play chase and run around for a bit.
We go home. Dog goes to her home.
Excellent situation.

Bewitching Hour

Popsicles post quiet time.
Visit with Milly, the neighbor's dog.
Quick paint project for girls.
Make their dinner.
Water from paint all over floor.
Girls don't like dinner. Not eating.
Drop part of my dinner on dirty floor.
Eat it anyway.
Work meeting online at 6p.
Sawyer vomits into my hands and on floor at 5:46p.
Fast cat bath in kitchen sink.
TV is not working.
Meeting in 3 minutes.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom dvd will do.
Go to online meeting.
Sawyer playful, seems ok.
Sawyer bites Sullivan.
Sullivan's ok.
Finish meeting.
Mama sighs in relief.
Daddy calls...
Wants to see girls before working out.
Daddy swings home.
Girls refuse to give hugs or kisses.
Mama cleans up dinner mess.
Girls warm to Daddy.
Ahhh...sweet smiles.
Daddy goes to work out.
Mama puts girls to bed.
Daddy comes home.
Daddy gets called in to hospital.
Mama needs to mop kitchen floor.
5p-8p.
Truly the Bewitching Hour.

Sawyer, 2yr check up

Thankfully, Sawyer is quite healthy and problem-free. She is now in the 8.5% for height but in the .07% for weight for 24mos at 21lbs. Dr. Cook asked me lots of questions and in the end was not overly concerned.

She proceeded to then eat fries, chips and a chocolate milkshake at Brent's Drugs for lunch yesterday...turned up her nose at my veggie burger and her grilled cheese. I guess I will let her enjoy such a diet while she can!


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When I grow up...

Sullivan: I will be a painter.
Sawyer: (no response)

I can't wait to see how this evolves.

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