Princess and the Frog

Macy and Molly joined two others "princesses" in going to the movie theater to see "Princess and the Frog." They hadn't been to the movie in a while and they were both so excited. Especially to have popcorn and sprite!! They were so cute and the movie was very cute.

Pledge of Allegiance, Part 2

It is amazing just how much younger siblings learn from their older brothers or sisters...back a few weeks ago, I posted here that Macy surprised me by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Well, today Molly shocked me by saying it too. She just has issues with the word "republic." Hilarious...

Decorating Their Tree

We felt this year that our girls were old enough to have a small tree in their playroom and that they could decorate the tree themselves. They had so much fun and we loved watching them!

"Pringle"

The Elf on the Shelf has now officially come to our house. We sat down this evening to read the book and the girls had to choose a name for our elf. The first choice was Lola. Well, we thought surely we can be a little more creative than that. Then, the girls said Charlie. Again...we tried to probe a little more and we decided on Pringle. Oh how the girls loved looking for him every morning when they got up.

Decorating my In-Law's Home

Every year since Brian can remember, he has always decorated his parent's house for Christmas. When we got married, I became included in that tradition. This year, Brian and I went all out decorating the inside and outside of their house. They moved into a new house a couple of years ago and have a lot more room to do things. They were so proud, especially his mother.

Ironic

Yesterday, while I was out running errands, Brian and Molly went to Cracker Barrel to eat breakfast. Macy has been with my in-laws all weekend and this was some sweet time that they could spend together. Molly somehow convinced Brian to buy her two toys. One of those was a "singing squirrel." I know you are thinking....what? Why would Brian buy her something like that? Well, when you hear the song he sings, you will know why it is so hilarious. Those of you who know Molly will completely understand why this is titled "Ironic."

Holiday Home Tour

Last year, all of us bloggers posted pictures of our homes decorated for Christmas so that you could take a tour. This year is no different. I am so glad that I have completed my decorating...well, all but a few finishing touches.

Eye Opener (Or maybe Ear Opener)

Have you ever gotten up in the morning and just knew it wasn't going to be a good day? Well, that was today for me and it was proven over and over...but that is an entirely different post! I took the girls to Chic-Fil-A today to get out of the house for a little while and to let them run off some energy. While the girls were playing and I was just sitting there with my own thoughts, the quiet was interrupted by a mother yelling at her child. I don't just mean LOUD, I mean hurtful. I really couldn't believe what I was hearing. All I could do was think of the times that I have totally lost it with my girls and wonder what other people must of thought. I am pretty sure that I have never lost it like this mother did...I at least try to keep my "lack of control" at home! I began to wonder what my girls thought when I yelled (that by the way I absolutely hate doing and pray every day for the Lord to change me). I wondered if what I said hurt them....emotionally, spiritually,...what do they think of me? I also realized that God took an incredibly hard day (girls were wearing me thin, and that was only by 10am) to get to realize these things. A day when I might have yelled. A day when I might have said something hurtful just because I was frustrated. A day when I had lost all patience. Thank you Lord for teaching me today. Please help me remember this lesson every day.

Haircuts

It was finally time for the girls to have a haircut. They have had bangs trimmed and little things like that, but they both needed a real haircut. They had so much fun sitting up in the chair and being "big girls."


I just think they both look a little too grown up!!

Sweet Sayings

Tonight as we were driving in the car, here was the conversation:

Macy: Mommy, you know what I'm gonna be when I grow up?
Me: No, what are you gonna be?
Macy: I'm gonna be a Nomie (that is what she calls my mom - "No-Me")
Me: Well, that is wonderful Macy. You will be a great Nomie.
Macy: And when I get older, I'm going to take care of you.
Me: I would love that Macy. I will probably need someone to take care of me.
Macy: I will always love you mommy!

My Smart Child

This evening, while I was changing the sheets on our bed, Macy and I had this little conversation:

Macy: "Mommy, what is indivisible?"
Me: "Do you mean invisible?"
Macy: "No Mommy, in-di-vi-si-ble"
Me: "Macy, have you learned The Pledge of Allegiance?"
Macy: (see below - of course I had her do it again to get it on video)

Of course...after hearing this....I called just about everyone we know! HA