Warm snuggles! - Updated

Update - Poor, poor Emma has pneumonia :( 103.5 fevers for the past 4 days have not been fun! 

I secretly love when my kids get sick (not serious illness or puking). The littles always get so snuggly and want nothing more than my presence. Life slows down for a bit, and I get to re-watch for the 100th time various Disney movies. My tween and teen on the other hand, are a bit of a pill and act like they are dying!

Watching....

Not enough air!!

We have a broken drainage pipe under our house, DH is planning fixing/replacing the pipe next weekend. Even though it's not me that will be crawling and working in this small space, I am FREAKING out! I don't do well in small spaces. While in a packed elevator I want to scream that everyone is breathing MY AIR!
I'm thankful he will be the one going under the house for who knows how many hours. But it still pains me to think of how horrible it will be. I hope I will at least be of some help... I'll hose him off in the backyard when done. :)

It is well with my soul

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We all have good traits and bad that are constantly at war with each other, I am no different! I long for understanding not just for myself but for others. If we connect our mind and feelings for a common goal it is more obtainable. Blahh, blaah, blahh.. my words go out, may my actions speak louder than my words.

S.S.D.D.

This too shall pass, this too shall pass, this too shall pass. This constipation of life is really getting to me, as well as the heat! The combination is making me want to run to the hills (Alaska sounds nice). At the same time I have the angel on the other shoulder telling me to admire and cherish each day. Today the little red guy won out, and I just want change!

(google search image when you type - WINTER SOLITUDE)

Ahhh sweet dreams! 

Can't we all just get along!?

4 kids - all different

Logical, independent, loyal, confident, social, competitive, sarcastic (teen)

Quirky, funny, impulsive, mature, talented, worried

Fierce, rowdy, bossy, clever, talkative

Easy-going, happy, affectionate, sneaky 

I love them individually! Raising them to value and except their differences. It's not easy, sometimes we all mix like oil and vinegar / fire and gasoline. This is what life is, learning to accept each others difference and work together... or not. If we don't fire ignites, and we feel the sting. Locked under the same room we fight, laugh, and make up daily. Praying for tomorrow to bring more perceiving, empathy, and acceptance!