Amy had dance and still loves it. I sit in the hallway during her lesson, but I need to start spying because at the end, they have the mom's come in to see what they've been working on, and the poor girl is so shy that she won't ever do the dance for me! She said that she's nervous about other people watching her. I love the community center- they have age appropriate music and costumes- and this new dance is to the I Dream of Jeannie song- it looked adorable! I really hope she'll do it for me one day since she probably won't be at the recital. I'm due just a few days before.
Yesterday, Amy made Valentine's... mostly for Dad- but also for anyone else she could think of. This girl loves to cut, glue and color!
In the evening, Lee came home and surprised me with roses and a balloon, that Will promptly stole. He also gave Amy a rose and a balloon, and Will some new pj's. Daddy sure loves all of us! This year I decided to actually be proactive and did something for him too! I planned (and paid for!) 12 dates- one a month for the next year. They are all different, some are free, some are not... just fun stuff to be surprised with. I'm sure by the end of it I'll be surprised too as I didn't make a master list and will surely forget what I planned!
Lee does so much for us! And has sacrificed a TON! I can't tell you how many games (and other things) he's sold over the past 3 years to help us make ends meet. There have been many times where we haven't had any food, or worse, juice for the babies, and he'll come home with $20 and tell me to go to the store. He's been an endless example of sacrifice and 'doing what needs to be done to make it.' He is so unworldly- it amazes me. He never complains about anything and is always such a support. He's a marvelous husband and amazing father. The kids hear him come in the back door every evening and immediately drop everything and yell "Daddy!" Will is so cute- his little legs can't get there fast enough. We love Lee/Daddy SO much and I was so glad to give him something fun! (Plus, he's always begging me to go out and sadly, it's me that usually resists- mainly because I'm always so tired! So this will push us out the door at least once a month!)
The other night, Amy had been SO good all day, so I gave her a surprise- a glow bath! I bought some glow sticks, turned out the lights (there were still some on in our room, so it wasn't completely dark) and threw them in the tub. You can't see her at all- those are just toys.... Anyhow- she loved it and thought it was the neatest thing. (Don't think highly of me, I saw the idea online)
We don't have church until 1pm on Sunday's, so this past week I felt like making a nice, big breakfast. Eggs, homemade biscuits, grits (my NY family will love that!) and strawberries. It was delicious! And we all enjoyed getting really full!
The other day, after working, working, working all day (on who knows what) I was so stiff and sore. I told Lee that maybe I needed to slow things down, to which he replied, "Finally! No more projects until after the baby is born!" I can't make any promises, but I'm trying to rest more. I'm getting too old to be pregnant. haha.
Has anyone watched Downton Abbey?? It's a PBS show and really good. I've heard about it for awhile now, from friends, and we just started watching it the other day. I have to say- we are already mid-way through season 2! We watched season 1 on Netflix and season 2 you can find on the PBS website. It's really good, if you need a new show to watch! (Season 1 is set right before World War 1 and it's about a gigantic house (Downton Abbey) and the family and servants who live there)
Well, that's about it.
lee has always been giving and a loving child he definitely does not take after his mother its weird but he mostly takes after his uncle bobby and his daddy wade would help anyone he knew or didnt know. take it easy sarah rest for 2 months if you can with 2 little live wires love you all
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Amy loves to dance. I use to be the same way though...I would never let my Mom watch me dance until the recital! And even as an adult when I worked at the teachers credit union and had to speak at her school once I had to ask her to leave. I can speak in front of 100 people, but if she's there I get so nervous. Ha,ha! As a girl raised from a bunch of northerners grits are an all time favorite of mine too! Yum! Where did you buy the glow sticks? What a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Valentines Day you had. It sounds like all in your family had a great day too!! I love the pictures of the kids coloring in their new coloring books--both are so busy. It sounds like Lee won husband-father of the year in your family. What a nice day he made it. I like your idea for the years togetherness plan. Now be sure you keep it up. I also like Lees request to have you slow down for a while. I can't believe all the things you have been doing keeping the house and kids happy. You have earned a little rest getting prepared for your new family member so please use it. Love you all lots and be good. Gram
ReplyDeleteGrits. You're right, I still can't see the glory in them. I watch Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on HGTV and they are always making shrimp and grits. Maybe I just haven't had any made just right. I'll have to give them a southern try again when we come down. The idea of a monthly date is great. I love your envelopes as well. Such a fun thing. The kids seem be be happy. I'm surprised about Amy not dancing in front of you. She has always done so good for the most part when you video her doing stuff I thought she was a ham. Lee is great, but remember you are half of that great team and I think he got as good as he gives. Rest up things are about to be busier. Love always.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's such a great idea for a Valentine's present! That's super sweet and fun!
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