Daylight savings is hard. You'd think one hour wouldn't change much but it is a serious struggle. My kids usually sleep in tip 730 or 8, but they have woken up before 6 multiple times this week. Then they are tired and grumpy all day and want to go to bed early. I was sorting laundry and Ailee went missing. I couldn't find her anywhere. The doors were all locked so I knew she hadn't gone outside. I looked in all the beds and all her usual hiding places. I knew she was around here somewhere but old feelings of having lost her before were starting to creep in. Finally I thought to look in our hutch, and there she was, fast asleep at 530pm! I moved her to her bed and she slept all night.
Ailee eating jello jigglers at preschool
Ailee had another cry til she passes out episode this week after she tripped and fell on her face at the gym. It is always so scary and just wipes her out. Our pediatrician has told us that that is not an uncommon thing and that she should grow out of it. But it is still a little terrifying.
I met my friend Aryn for lunch and Ailee decided to rearrange all the patio furniture. Ha.
Ailee also got to run some errands with Kevin and they went out to eat at Merritts. Ailee told Kevin, "You can kiss me on our date. If you want to kiss me on our date you have to." She's obsessed with kisses lately. Haha. She always tells Kevin to kiss me, "Kiss mom! Kiss, Kiss, Kiss!" I don't know where she's gotten that from. Such a girl.
She wanted a bigger scone. Ha!
This cracked me up. Pictures of Ailee from each of our dates. Haha. What a nut. Also I've decided Ailee is Fancy Nancy. Have you read those books? You should. The little girl in it is the cutest and is always dressed up "Fancy." I think the series was inspired by Ailee. She knows exactly what she wants to wear every day, and there is no talking her out of it. So I've just come to embrace it and let her be her fancy, expressive, stubborn self. Some of her favorite ensembles include, pink, all stripes, all black or cheetah print (she calls herself the black cheetah). And I don't know why she feels the need to put hats over her face during pictures. Maybe she is sick of the paparazzi.
Miles is still just as cute as ever. He has decided to sleep terribly too. He fights going to bed every night now. Screams in his crib. He has never done that. I'm blaming daylight savings. He loves wearing our shoes, will try and repeat words and animal noises. He's too big.
I got the organizing bug and decided to sort and label everything in my house. I did my linen closet and my embroidery floss too. Haha.
I'm the "Art mom" for Calum's class. I get to go in every couple weeks and help them do an art project. It's been pretty fun. This week we made these giant turkeys, they are as big as the kids!
I think daylight savings has been hardest on this kid though. Soooooo grumpy and whiney and talking back. I love him so much but he is so hard!! Prayers appreciated.
How I fount him brushing his teeth. Toothpaste everywhere!
I am so sick of Facebook. People are so negative. Buh. But I really loved this these posts from Greta Lausch and just thought I'd share cause that's how I feel-
Tues: "When I left the polls just a few minutes ago, I burst into tears. We are making history! And although I'm not thrilled with the choices we were given this time around, it is important that we stay true to our convictions & use the voices we're so privileged to have. I pray that as the results are announced tonight, each one of us remembers *grace.* One of the candidates will be our president, that is an inevitable truth. So to be nasty, bitter & demeaning towards the winner & those who voted for the winner is a waste of breath. Ultimately, the way you choose to respond reflects a lot more on you than it will on the candidate you disagree with. It is so sad that we are so incredibly divided. Let's change that!!! Despite the outcome of today's election, let's choose to come together! Let's choose to build up rather than tear down. Let's choose to be kind rather than insensitive. Let's choose to rise above, even when others aren't. We have so much power in the U.S. & we are so fortunate to live in a democracy such as this one. Happy Election Day! Here's to new beginnings -- one's we love & one's that make us frustrated, because there's always something really special about a new beginning if we look hard enough!"
Wed- "God's not finished with America yet. Instead of being angry with the outcome, let's ask God what He might be asking of His people during this crucial time in our country. Let's join Him in whatever He plans to do to restore, reconcile & rebuild. Let's jump on his bandwagon. Let's treat Him as what He is -- our Alpha & Omega. God reigns in the end -- He will never leave His thrown. God is not throne off by this election. He's not in Heaven thinking, "well, shoot, what am I going to do now?" God's not confused. He would've worked in tremendous ways despite the winner of last night's election. Let's rest in the truth that we serve a God that's bigger, kinder, more consistent, full of love, who does not abandon because of race, political stance, sexual orientation, etc. We serve a God who, ultimately, loves unconditionally. If you are fearful of the future of our country, I challenge you to put your hope The Unchanging God. Not our government, not in moving to a far away country... rest your hope in The God who knows you inside & out & who wants to spend eternity with you. Let's be kind today."
Kevin has said it over and over during this election. They can do whatever they want in Washington but what matters most is happening in our homes!
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