Mr. Sweetie

Ecclesiastes 3 Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

This beautiful verse comes to mind on this last day of 2009. I can't say that this was a terrible year because this year started with the birth of our son, Jackson. Jackson has made me a better mother, wife and friend. Jackson is truly a blessing from above. Today on the last day of 2009 my family and I are faced with a decision about our kitty, Mr. Sweetie. Mr. Sweetie came to us in March of this year. He came to us from a tough background and we welcomed him into our home. He has been wonderful with Jackson and the kids. Most importantly he made his way into Greg's heart. Greg and Mr. Sweetie have been the best of friends. Today, Mr. Sweetie is very sick and the cost to care for him may run between $3,000-$5,000. This is an expense we cannot afford. My heart breaks to have to make a difficult decision.

Happy Birthday Gavin

Today I won a contest. The question was, "what is something that you wish you were told before you were a mom". My answer was, "I wish someone told me that there would be some days that you wish you weren't a mom". Well, they asked us to be completely honest. And I answered the question honestly. And it got the family 4 tickets to MOSI Imax. I'm sure some mom's would shreik with utter shock & awe at an answer like that. To me, it was the truth for many many years. Today I have to say, that I am so excited and happy to be a mom. I know God had a plan all along like he always does and I had to go through the valley of some very dark and lonely mommy days. Now today I am the happiest Mommy in the world to my 3 kids. And we will never forget our Sammy who is our Angel baby in Heaven.

Today, the 30th, is Gavin's 6th birthday! Happy Birthday baby boy. I am so proud to be your mommy. I cannot wait to see what the day will bring to you and to us as a family. Daddy has surprised us all with taking the day off and we plan to have a blast!

Thank you Lord for my family and for today. Today, I am so happy to be a Mommy.

Spongebob

Is it bad that Jackson stops dead in his tracks if he hears Spongebob on the t.v? The minute the intro song starts he is all about getting to the t.v. as fast as possible to be as close to the t.v. before the song is over. It is quite funny actually. I personally find Spongebob to be hilarious; and I find Mr. Crabs to be a lesson to my children. It gives me the opportunity to teach about greed and unhappiness. Am I stretching out on a limb here to justify my kids watching Spongebob? He's really like one of the family. He has been on our t.v. since Bella was just a few months old. I mean, she knew the song too? "who lives in a pineapple under the sea". It's just so catchy.

Bella Grace is sick!

Bella and I just got back from After Hours Pediatrics and our little girl DOES have an ear infection. Not that I didn't believe her the past three days BUT, I am an experienced Mommy of 3 kiddies, and I know when it is necessary to run to urgent care. Ok, really, I totally thought because she didn't have a fever, that she didn't have an infection and that truly, Bella was being dramatic. Not that I would know anything about drama!

So, she is now on antibiotics and ear drops for the PAIN. Yes, she has been in pain for three days now and I've blown it off like lint from a white napkin. Why do restaurants give us those by the way?

I'm trying not to feel mommyguilt. That really should be a word because we mommy's feel the guilt way too often. Whats up with that?

Off to kiss my little girl and tell her I love her!

Christmas

Beautiful day.

It was actually the first Christmas where it didn't seem stressful. Although, Gavin woke up and started the morning fine, but within an hour he was throwing up and not feeling well. He really was slow moving all day. All in all he had a great day.

One thing that really highlighted our Christmas time for me was a comment Gavin made yesterday. He said to me, "Mama, this is going to be the best Christmas ever" and I said "why", and Gavin said, "because it's Jackson's first Christmas". Wow, what a tender heart Gavin has. I think about this and it brings Joy to my heart. It really was said in the true spirit of Christmas. That we are to think of others first.

Thank you Lord for my family. Thank you for entrusting me and Greg to care for your children. Thank you for this beautiful gift!

It Begins...

Two weeks of fun filled Harvey entertainment. Oh goodness, what is a mama to do. At least I don't have to wake up and stumble to the kitchen to make lunches. Why don't I ever do that in the evenings by the way? I am excited for Christmas break. I am planning to take the kids to Busch Gardens for Gavin's birthday. Oh yay, Greg, meant to tell you that! Hopefully we'll get to see some movies together and maybe Mimi will take a kid here and there. Overall, I am most looking forward to cuddling up with Greg and bringing in the new year together. 2010!! It goes so fast.

Daddy

Bella is a lucky girl! She has a daddy that loves her so much and they have this really special relationship. Daddy & Bella went out shopping tonight and you can see how important this time was with her daddy. I thank God everyday that Bella has her daddy.