tuesday

1. It amazes me the love my children have for their baby sister. They invite her into their room, involve her in all their games and imaginings, and would do anything to protect her. If she gets too close to the stairs they throw themselves in front of her and lay across the top of them so she can't get to them. If she has something she might choke on or is about to fall off of something they sob hysterically until I rescue her. When she does get hurt, they cry harder about it than she does. The moment she's awake they rush in to greet her. Every one of them insisting on giving her a love before she makes it out of her crib. The same goes for before nap. My heart would burst. I am reminded again that a mother's and a family's love is never divided. Only multiplied many times over. I witness it every day with my own eyes.

2. Camden tells me nearly every day that we're supposed to have many babies. We need them, he says. But we have to have 11 before we get to 20.

3. Jude delights in being mean to me. He is so good at it. If I go to give him a kiss he just sticks out his tongue or covers his mouth. If I out and out ask him for one he'll always say something like, "NO kisses for you!" All the while laughing gleefully. He has Daddy and I in stitches most of the time. He is just such a stink! In the most endearing way possible. Kinda like his daddy.

4. Camden lost another tooth yesterday.

5. Crystal is instituting a summer weekly play date with friends and family. We'll meet the same day, same time, different location each week. I am so excited. It's about time!

6. Lyle is getting so much done around here! The yard is starting to look beautiful. We really allow ourselves little to no "down time" but we love it that way! Who cares what's going on in T.V.Land, anyway??? On a side note; I can't believe the trash I see every time we get a glimpse. People actually watch that? People actually let their kids watch that??? (The commercials are enough to make me blush.) And then wonder why we're going down the pooper? Get a clue, people! If it's not allowed in our house, it's not allowed on our t.v. Period.

7. As the kids were running through the house with their toy guns the other day Gwyneth gleefully informed me, "We're going hunting!" In rushed the boys, "Gwyn's the deer!" Screeching halt. "I'm not playing!" Gwyneth humphed. Poor girl. She always gets the short end of the stick.

8. Our Sonlight order is arriving today! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!! If I have time I'll devote a post to it.

9. All of the aunties and cousins are coming to celebrate Adah's birthday on Friday. Can't wait! I am really in shock that she is already a year old. Really? When did that happen? I have enjoyed every single second. I truly wish I had it to experience over again. She is a dream.

10. Is anyone else ready for some sunshine? I was hoping for some during Adah's party. Doesn't look like that's gonna happen. I'm content though. The heat is just not for me. I literally wilt.