just another monday

didn't plan any major errands today

since I wasn't sure what Lily would be able to handle.

I had some returns at Hobby Lobby

and they had some goodies on sale

so we looked around a bit.

Brandon and I had fun coming up with things

we could use for the reception.

He picked out a lantern he liked.

I said, "Naw, wrong color - the frame is bronzey

we need silver, black or green"

He replies, "when I look at something, I don't see the color

I look at the style - cause you can spraypaint anything"

Is he my son or what?!

(I just can't stand to buy something new, not on clearance,

knowing it needs painting...)

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we got excited

cause we came up with some great ideas!

then I worked on the budget for awhile

and reality set back in

~sigh~

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we got a treat on the way home

scrumptious!

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LilyPie and Daddy had some good play time this evening

he said she was working on her 'people skills'

you funny, Papa

While Papa & Lily were playing
these guys were busy excavating some dinosaur bones

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today was one of those days
when being a mom
took my breath away.
It just happens sometimes
out of the blue.
all of my kids have done it
- taken my breath away -
on more than one occasion.
maybe an exceptional kindness, or generosity
or a hug - just when it's needed
sometimes
it's just them being them
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Lily was playing on my bed while I was sorting fabric.
My side of the closet had become a mound of
fleece
PUL
and leather goods - in varying stages of disassembly
so I bought some storage tubs so I could sort and contain the mess.
I sorted and folded
and Lily sat there and played
and
looked beautiful
and she took my breath away!
how, out of all the women in the world,
did I get chosen to be her mom?
I can't fathom!
but I am blessed!
and I never did finish that pile....