An Older Biscuit

Last week, our little Tater got a bit older. One year til tween is over and teen begins.

Her bday usually falls while we are in Georgia visiting my Mom. This year, it was on Thanksgiving Day.
Current interests include friends, choir, decorating, anything with fashion, and music. She received several gifts on Thursday, but also got to choose some on Black Friday while we were out.

It is a tradition for my Mom, sisters, Tater (for the last few years), and myself. We don't get up at the crack of dawn(anymore), but we go out and usually get at least some of our Christmas shopping accomplished. The oohs, aahhs, and regular cackling make Black Friday special. We are also self-appointed fashion advisors to each other which is hilarious. Sure the deals are nice, but the time with my family (whom I rarely see) is priceless.

Tater hearts Charming Charlie, so that was one of our destinations. We also hunted for cowgirl boots, but were unsuccessful. Lack of size, style, or reasonable price dashed our hopes. So the quest continues...

Everyday, our only girl becomes more little woman.

Gone are the days of Barbies or finding a bow to match her outfit. In many ways she is still a child, but in many more ways she is changing. It is a challenging process, but overall it is really amazing to watch your children grow up. Tater is an incredibly nuturer and loves serving others. Often I find her taking care of C, whether reading a book or getting him dressed, without having asked her to help. She bathes him, changes 'shewwies' aka poops, and doesn't shy away from a challenge (unless it involves creative writing). Multi-talented, she can fulfill the role of bossy big sister like no other (just ask E-Dog or Double). 

Love our Tater Biscuit. I pray that she gains a greater understanding of God and that her faith is deepened in this coming year.

Oh Yeah

So, it's been almost a year since I've blogged. Totally lame. Just couldn't muster up a post.
I have put plently of thoughts onto FB, but that is the effortless way of communicating. I took the easy way out!
I have had plenty of soap boxes and at times should have just put something on here. I completely understand if no one ever reads this bc I basically abandoned my blog.
K.
Well, this post is really about nothing except to say, "Oh yeah, I have a blog."
We had some fam pics taken recently. The actual process was very unenjoyable. I love the lady who took them. It was my children that made me crunk.
C was a fussy disaster, W wouldn't open his eyes, and T had an attitude. She thinks she is C's birthmother and would get crabby if she wasn't holding him. Nice. E and my man were the only reasons that I didn't strangle anyone. And that there would have been a witness (with a camera).

And all the drama was worth it. I love having fresh pics of the kids and doing a family potrait every year.(except in 2009, I think)

Pinterest Time

I don't often have large blocks of free time. (That's why my nails look like junk!)

Throughout the day I get short lived visits to my computer. (No smart phone.) I usually check FB or email. Sometimes it's a check of the headlines at Fox News.

And then there is Pinterest.

When I learned about Pinterest I was definitely intrigued. I had to(and still have to) limit my time/exposure. The images brought out some feelings of discontentment and the desire to shop. Not good when the Lord has helped me so much in these areas. Not trying to go backwards. Have to keep a heart and attitude check.

I don't have an account to help curb my enthusiam. That being said, I like so many things about the site!

If you are the last person on earth that hasn't been there, you may want to check it out. Kind of like a world of sharing everything. Recipes, fashion, makeup, photography, decor, jokes, etc. You can spend a lot or a little time. Get an idea for dinner or what to wear the next time you go out. See how to repurpose an item or find some art that inspires you to break out your paint. Something there for everyone and it's free (except for your time).

*Warning that there are some inappropriate pictures and profanity from time to time. Not kid friendly.

Share your thoughts on Pinterest

Back

It feels weird and good to be back after such a long break from blogging.


Weird because I never anticipated such a long pause between entries, and good because I've missed it. Many things have happened in the last few months. I lost my Dad in December...wow, that was weird to type. I will do a post about him sometime. I wasn't aware of his deteriorating condition. So although it wasn't a shock that he was unhealthy, I was not prepared for what happened.


It has changed me. It's like I had a life before with a father on earth, and now I have this other life without a dad. To say that I've completely accepted it is probably not accurate. When I've needed to cry or breakdown, I have. Part of the process is like reprogramming your brain because you had that person your whole life. Now you don't. No more phone calls, visits, touching them, hearing their voice....it is a lot to take in. Of course I realize that believers have the hope of heaven and I'm not talking about that. What I'm working on is accepting my life here on earth without my Dad.


I apologize to anyone who reads this who feels that I haven't gone to them. My love for you hasn't changed. I'm grieving.


The "big" kids are still in school and our little cutie is almost 8 months. Having kids in such a big age range has made for quite an interesting variety of experiences. Everything from body changes, obsessions with Star Wars, loosing front teeth, watching out for choking hazards, to longing for sleep filled nights (he's up again! grrr-probably his gums)...so much always going on in this house. We are blessed beyond what we could ever deserve.