June Week Two: Appreciation
Sunday:
I woke up with Lyra and after Lyra and I had some morning snuggles. I try to make sure that both my girls get some quality time with me every day. When Lucy woke up we began to make our Sunday crepes. Once we finished breakfast, I went to get a shower. Then I got myself and the girls ready for church and we headed out the door. During church Lyra kept scooting under the pews and going to the rows behind us to socialize. Naturally Lucy started to do that too, so I spent most of sacrament picking them at the end of the pews and bringing them back to our seat and try to keep them in our pew.
Bryton had to go to the cabin to bring the wood that fell from the trees during the huge snow storm. We got home from church and both the girls went down for a nap, I picked up the house a little bit. We read some books when they got up and then waited for Bryton to get home and family dinner to start.
It was my Dad’s turn to be main dish, he brought Dominos pizza. I am so appreciate that the Lord has blessed us with family in the area where we can make wonderful memories. I always grew up wanting to have family get togethers, we didn’t always have family around. Since we had 6 kids the holidays were full anyway but I did regularly dream that one day I would have a family and we would have holidays with the cousins running around and family all over. Now we have made that dream a reality, every Sunday. It is something that I am so grateful the Lord has given me.
Monday:
Today I was getting stressed about one of my cases and some other things out of my control. So Bryton, the girls and I took a really nice 4 mile walk on our local river. It helped me clear my head, I love the feeling of the sun, a good walk always helps start to think straight again. I know that even though I can not control certain things I try my best and that it is all the Lord’s plan. I need to remember that it is on his time and not my own, all I can do all that I am capable of doing with the situation.
Lucy and Lyra were so fun on the walk today. Lucy walked for a good bit of the walk, like she normally does with her arms crossed behind her back and very slowly. She loves to observe the world and is not rushed. It is something I appreciate about her, I could learn so much from her. Once and while she would stop and break into a stretch. She is the cutest dang kid in the whole world.
Lyra was such a happy camper the entire walk as well. Once Lucy decided she wanted to get in the stroller I put Lyra in the wrap so I could wear her. I know I will miss these days, I love that I am able to wear the kids for so long and snuggle them as much as possible. This is one of the things like this that I appreciate about being able to stay home, I have the opportunity to wear them and still do normal day things. What a miracle it is to be able to fold laundry and cuddle a baby at the same time.
I love my little family so much and I am blown away that the Lord gave me the most perfect little family ever.
Tuesday
We had a pretty regular day, we played outside mostly and took a nice nap. Mac and Cheese for lunch and reading tons of books. Later my friend came over with her little one and we had dinner. The girls loved having her baby over. We had lots of good talked and stuffed butternut squash for dinner.
I took a moment after dinner to soak in the appreciation I have for good friends that I can talk about anything and everything with. Life’s big problems being solved by us sitting in my living room holding a baby.
Wednesday:
My friend Lindy came by and together we made some freezer meals for the crockpot. Then we hung out and chitchatted for a while. We will be watching her Lindy one while she goes back to work. The girls are so dang excited. They love to have other kids around. For dinner we just had leftovers. I am in love with this summer squash recipe.
After Lindy left, we went outside and played in the water. I rocked Lyra and read on the patio swing. I took several work calls for work and had to put out some fires. When it rains it pours. The cases I work can be very tough, to see families in such disarray. It really does put a lot into perspective for me. I love and appreciate the world that the Lord has given me.
Thursday:
My friend Lindy’s baby started coming today, he is 2 months old. I had a 2 yr, almost 1 yr, and a 2 month for about 9 hours. It was an adjustment but oh so much fun. I love having the sounds of kid in the home. Lucy and the little baby (we will call him Will), cooed at each other so much. Lucy loved to try to tend to him and also to get him to talk. It was the cutest thing ever. Lyra was having a hard time sharing me and my attention but she did do really good over all.
He is just the sweetest baby, I can not wait to see our family grow. Bryton and I have been talking about having another baby soon. I can not be happier.
Friday:
We had baby Will again. Lyra still was struggling about wanting me to hold her whenever I held him. I know this will go away, once we get into more of a routine of 3 under 3.
Lucy played all day with her baby dolls, cleaning up after them. diaper changes, tummy time, etc. She is such a good little momma.
We did have to run to the store and it was a fun experience what being a mom of 3 kids would be. Once we got home we played in the sprinkler and had some lunch. I love the summer days with the kids. I love to be able to feel the sun and also watch my girls explore the world.
Saturday:
Early morning Lyra and I ran to Wal-Mart. It was so much fun to spend that little time with just her. When we got home we made breakfast and played outside. After a while Lucy and Lyra went down for a nap.
Once the nap was over we played outside in the sprinkler again, it was so much fun. I love how much the kids love to play outside. I appreciate the feeling of the sun on the skin and the memories I get to make with them.
I also cleaned a ton but you would not be able to tell, the girls had so much fun playing so quickly the house was redestroyed. It is good though, I know we have a happy home filled with love, laughter, and light. I love having a house full of kids and toys all over. It takes me 10 minutes after the girls go to bed and then the house is where I want it to be.
Sunday:
Today was Lyra’s birthday party, I had to run to the store again. Then I spent the day cleaning and getting the decorations up and going. I started working at around 6 am but the party was at 1. I wanted to start early so I could stop and play/read with the girls if they asked. I am so happy I did because Lucy did want me to read to her. I love the flexibility you can have as a homemaker. The party was ready when 1 pm came but I knew that my kids had been played with and read to.
Lucy had such a blast with all of sisters new toys and cake. Lyra was all to happy to share all of the spotlight with her. Lucy helped with the smash cake and the presents. The kids that came had so much fun and everyone got along beautifully. I was so happy how smoothly the party went. I love being able to have such fun lovely memories for my kids to look back on. Lucy was so dang excited for her chicken party in July.
We did a pond theme, I made paper lily flowers and lily pads. It was such a cute party, for my cutie girl. We are so blessed that the Lord gave us such a strong and funny little one.