Hello, happy, peppy people! This week has been a whirlwind. So much time and so little to do… Scratch that. Reverse it. So let’s get right to what’s currently been going on.
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Thinking about…
As always, my mind is filled with a million things plus one. But heavy on my heart and mind is the thought of sending my sweet baby to school, also known as Mother’s Day Out. I knew I was absolutely not ready to send her this year, and maybe that’s unfair to her. But she’s only 18 months old. However, yesterday, we went to tour the MDO program at our church, and I loved it. Charlotte loved it so much that she didn’t want to leave. We did the tour with another mama and babe, the same age as Charlotte, and by the end of it, Charlotte thought they were best friends. She waved as they left, and she even said one of her many phrases in her baby voice, “See ya later.” Of course she sounds like Scooby Doo saying it, but my goodness, it made me melt. It’s like I blinked, and she has become a big girl. The MDO program is completely full this year, so I know in my heart that it just wasn’t meant to be this year. But next year? I’m thinking Little Miss will have a blast there. I just want to keep her little for as long as I can.
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Listening to…
A few songs are stuck in my head right now, all from Disney Jr. Do you think we watch too much of it? Probably so. The “DJ Shuffle” is one of Charlotte’s favorites, along with “Get Up and Dance,” and still the “Hot Dog!” song. This child dances like a mad woman when these songs come on, and it cracks me up every single time. The “Wipe Your Paws” song with the 101 Dalmatians puppies is too clever not to sing when I’m washing Charlotte’s hands, too. If these walls could talk…
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Watching…
I know you’ve seen them. They’re everywhere. Yep, I’m talking about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenges that have taken over the Internet. Last night, the hubs and I watched these clips from Buzzfeed: 22 People Who Should Have Definitely Not Taken The Ice Bucket Challenge. It did not disappoint. Tears from laughing so hard. You’re welcome.
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Loving…
My husband. I try to keep the talk about him to a minimum here on the blog per his request, but I think he needs a shout out. He just is awesome and needs to be reminded. He makes dinner at least twice a week, and he usually does breakfast on the weekends. He cleans up the kitchen, does the yard work, and irons his own shirts. That is my love language, people. He works so hard for us, and he is always working on his faith. Charlotte is a complete daddy’s girl when he’s around, and I’m okay with that. I love him and am so thankful that God chose him for me. The end.
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Thankful for…
Blogging. It’s almost my half year blogiversary and I am so completely grateful for the amazing community I’ve discovered here in Blogland. From the friends I’ve actually met, to the ones I feel like I know even though we’ve never met in person, and to all my readers who keep coming back, I love y’all! I truly feel like this blog of mine is a calling. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started, but I love this place. We’re all in it together, sisters. And this week, I’m especially thankful for two very awesome ladies I’ve met through this wonderful Blogland, Channing and Michelle, who blog over at Moms Without Answers. (If you haven’t checked out their blog, please do! It’s highly entertaining.) We finally were able to meet up again for a mama’s night out, and it was such a blast. We went to a sushi place inside the city, and I just loved our time together. And we loved the dessert, too. Clearly.
I hope y’all had an amazing week, and here’s to an even better weekend. :)
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See where I’m linking up here.
what gorgeous family picture.
That dessert looks heavenly
Thanks so much, Terri! :) Yes, it was delicious! I forgot what it was called, but it had something to do with fried ice cream. Lol. Have a great weekend!
So fun! I am super new to the blogging world as well and I am amazed at the community involved. It is not what I was expecting…but then again I don't really know what I was expecting. :) Have a great weekend!
Welcome to it, Jamie! So happy to have you stop by. :) I'm sure we'll "run into each other" again.
Hope you have a great day!
Love the Willy Wonka reference!
Sure would be nice to have so much itme and so little to do sometimes!
have a great week!
Emily
http://www.weakandloved.com
So glad you caught that Willy Wonka reference! :) Allusions are my favorite.
Have a wonderful week, Emily!
Oh I loved this post!! So glad I've met you through the blog world and wish we loved closer! I know we would be besties!!
Ps when the time comes Charlotte will do incredible at "school"… It's so hard to send them but I know I've watched Scarlett's little personality blossom through the social interaction with other children away from mama and daddy.
Yay, friend! So good to hear from you. :) I, too, am so beyond thankful for meeting you through this wonderful world of blogging. Yep, if we lived closer, we certainly would be besties for sure!
Thanks for the encouragement about school. I know she'll do fine and blossom, and I know I'll love seeing her grow. I will need lots of prayer until then. Lol.
Yes yes yes! the ice buckets gone wrong, too too funny.
So glad you enjoyed them, too! I think my favorite was the dog running away. :)
Uhhh I would LOVE some of that dessert!! Yes please! I love the community here in blogland as well :) It makes my heart happy! And your husband sounds amazing :) What a wonderful blessing for you and your beautiful baby girl! Thanks for linking up, sweet Kristy!
Thanks so much, Jenna! So happy to have come across your blog and to have met you through this lovely community. Love it! P.S. That dessert was too good. I'm sure you would have loved it.
Hahahahaha those videos lol! Sooo funny, I loved the titles too, "Anyone who doesn't know how to use a bucket" lol. And your hubby sounds like an amazing guy!! I'm also glad you love blogging so much and feel that it's your calling because you're really good at it! I'm so glad we crossed bloggy paths :)
Yes!! I was crying laughing so hard that I had to re-watch it several times…it was at the dog running away that did me in. Lol.
Thanks for letting me get a little sappy about the hubs. :)
And double thanks for your compliment. That means so much coming from you because you are definitely a blogger (and person) I look up to! I'm so glad we've crossed paths as well.
Happy Monday, girlfriend!
What precious little feet! I love your family photo!
Thanks so much, Rebecca! I just love her feet, too. :)
I love your "Listening to"…the disney channel is always on at our house, my litte guy love to dance to them also. I am going to have to check out the ALS video, in need of some giggles.
PS. Sushi dates are my favorite.
Thanks, Chelle!
Yep, giggles can definitely make your day better. :) And that video did not disappoint. Sushi dates are always fabulous, too.
What a beautiful family! I love your daughter's cookies and milk outift — too cute!
Thanks, Katie! It's currently a favorite around here. :)