Day 59 - 2/28/13 - Really?

Lindsay is transforming before my eyes and developing quite the personality.  She only likes to wear dresses for special occasions, she has VERY strong opinions about clothes, she prefers "hip hop" clothes, she hates wearing her uniform, she loves putting on make-up, loves irritating her brother, loves being the center of attention, singing, dancing, and swinging!  Another new development is she says "Really?"  all the time.  For example:

Me:  Lindsay it's time to go to school.

Lindsay:  Really?

Me:  Yes, it's a Pope John Paul Day.

Lindsay:  Really?  I have to wear my uniform.  Really?  

Me:  Yes, let's get moving.  What would you like for breakfast?

Lindsay:  Really, Mom.  You know I want a chicken biscuit.

Me:  Really?  Okay.

  

Sigh.  Please pray for me.  I think we may REALLY lose our minds when she is a teenager.  Love this little sassafras though!

Karen

Day 58 - 2/27/13 - The Truth About Labradoodles

Before deciding to get a dog, we did a TON of research.  We wanted a dog that was allergy friendly and family friendly.  Our sweet labradoodles are both!  We love them so much!  What was not found in our research though was that their fur is like velcro.  Yes, they do not shed at all and are super super soft, but EVERYTHING sticks to their fur.  Our little one will go outside to play and we'll be picking grass, leaves and twigs out of her for the rest of the night.  Poor Sparky is constantly wet under his chin. He has a serious Fu Man Chew and it is always wet.  I snapped this picture of Sparky the other night when he was coming in from laying outside so you could see what I mean.

Karen

Day 56 - 2/26/13 - Helping Hands

When Daddy was working on the desk he was building, of course, the kids wanted to "help".  Patrick started off by roping off the "construction zone".  Then both kids worked on sweeping up saw dust and hauling it over to the huge hole that they have been digging in the backyard.  (That is a post for another day.)  They were good little helpers and most importantly had fun!

Karen

Day 56 - 2/25/13 - He's a Working Man

One of the things I admire about my husband is his work ethic.  As a business owner, he works hard to keep his business running.  Of course, his beautiful wife and loving children are a good motivation.  I am always amazed by his ability to multi-task, create, and design.  Most importantly, he always tries his best to be home in time to eat dinner together as a family and spend time with the kids before bedtime.  My husband does not like having his picture taken but I did sneak these few pictures as he was working on a desk he was building.  (I need to take a picture of the final result because it is gorgeous!)  I don't say it enough, but I am so proud of my husband!

Karen