I LOVE it when someone asks you a question and you pause to think about your answer and they start talking... they didn't want an actual answer just a segway into their next interesting cute comment. Makes my stomach hurt.

This was Cat's gift to me. She made it at school. They were some good cookies!! I think we ate then too soon bc they may or may not been a lil raw on the inside. I don't even like cookies but this was like finding cookie heaven. So good! Seriously like the best cookie Ive EVER tasted!

Here's what I know. If you cannot find peace in yourself regardless of situation and environment, you can never find happiness. Peace is a matter of control. Only you allow someone or some happening take away your smile. It is all within your control. All thoughts and actions shld reflect God's grace. Easier said then done. Be aware this peace is laid heavy with guilt. Seeking this peace leaves you weak and battered from holding it in. Constant guilt that you are not giving your children the peace they deserve. My anger runs over at times. It's difficult to find peace when after your husband says anything, you want to respond with F U. I need more time. I am trying to figure it out. I just need to think harder. What will make me happy? What is best for my girls.

love to see my girls take healthy risks and exhibit sheer determination.

we wore our friends out. lol

Cat gets to pick what she wants to do and eat on her bday. She wanted to go to Buildabear. (They both got bears on their third bday.) I didn't hesitate. I said yes immediately. I know this may very well be the last doll request I get from her. (maybe not, but I can still dream). Addie was suppose to just get three accessories, but she's down right spoiled by her Grandma Rachel. $129 later and we have two happy little girls. Lubys then nap. We were going skip nap but Cat threw a fit when I made her take a shower. lol guess she thought she could be nasty on her bday. Nap for you.

it's our tradition to have fun pancakes on birthday mornings. It such bad parenting. It makes me cringe quite honestly but we are in celebration mode on birthdays.

and just like that all Christmas is removed from my house. This was the second worse time in my life. It ties for second anyway. There is so much to be done in my life. I don't even get time to feel sad. I love my girls and show them nothing but happiness no matter what is happening behind closed doors.