Tonight we went to dinner with Mimi at a quaint Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. They had live music and the singer played "Just the Way you Look Tonight". At that very moment, Lizzy was quietly playing Peek a Boo with us using the tablecloth to hide her face. One of us would ask "where's Lizzy??" and she'd pull back the tablecloth to reveal her face with the most gigantic smile you've ever seen. I thought to myself, "freeze".
I wanted to freeze that moment in time and remember, just as the song that was playing says, "just the way you look tonight". That precious smile that lights up her face. She sheer delight at a simple game of Peek a Boo. The pride on her daddy's face. The adoration on her Mimi's. It wasn't any kind of big to do or grand celebration, just a casual dinner but one that ended with a moment that will forever be a snapshot in my mind.
"Freeze"- I don't want her to grow up. Don't want to face the inevitable milestones to come that mean she's growing up- sending her off to preschool, Kindergarten, facing friendship issues and catty girl problems. I want her to forever stay that joyful little girl with soft curls and hairbows that delights herself in a game with a tablecloth.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Outlet Trip
Today we headed to the outlet malls to meet up with my aunt/uncle and three cousins that were in town from Dallas. We hadn't seen them in a while and Lizzy absolutely loved all of the attention! She is a girl after her Mama's own heart- she loves nothing more than a day with the girls out shopping and having lunch. Apples don't fall far from the tree!
Unlike her Mommy, Lizzy has developed quite a sense of style for herself. The crazier and more dramatic the better! Why wear only one bow when you could fit several on your head? One outfit on at a time is just boring. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the layered look in cool weather but wearing PJs over your shorts/tshirt in 102* weather is just not gonna work! Today in one of the stores, Lizzy was walking around and looking as she was carefully selecting every crazy colored piece of clothing in the store! She would bring it up to me and hold it close to her chest and hug it as if to say, "Oh Mommy, I just HAVE to have this one, I love it SO much". She can't even talk in phrases but thus it begins.....
Unlike her Mommy, Lizzy has developed quite a sense of style for herself. The crazier and more dramatic the better! Why wear only one bow when you could fit several on your head? One outfit on at a time is just boring. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the layered look in cool weather but wearing PJs over your shorts/tshirt in 102* weather is just not gonna work! Today in one of the stores, Lizzy was walking around and looking as she was carefully selecting every crazy colored piece of clothing in the store! She would bring it up to me and hold it close to her chest and hug it as if to say, "Oh Mommy, I just HAVE to have this one, I love it SO much". She can't even talk in phrases but thus it begins.....
Monday, July 25, 2011
Productive Day
Well it definitely helps to blog about your goals and then hit "publish" to the Internet! I was held accountable and accomplished a LOT on my clean out project today. Many thanks to my sweet mom for entertaining my "assistant" while I worked fast and furious! I still have two closets to go but have already finished 3. Over half way! Woohoo! I'll be ready for a garage sale when the cooler weather finally arrives.
Tonight I got out of the house for a little bit and went to Bible study. I was SO looking forward to it all day. It always refreshes me and as much as I love my precious family, I enjoy the hour and a half of "me time" where I can learn more about God's word without distractions.
Tonight's lesson was on Quiet Times. I have recently been committed to my quiet time and was so glad to get new ideas to incorporate. I find that first thing in the morning is the best time for me to do this. It's amazing how God has been continually waking me up at 6:30 so I can spend the time with Him before everyone else stirs. It amazes me that the Lord gives me the energy throughout the day to keep getting up earlier. I LOVE to sleep and it's hard for me to pull myself out of bed. But, I am such a better wife and mommy when I do. Having those moments with God first thing sets my attitude in the right direction- I can't promise I stay there all day (or even for 5 minutes some days) but it's the best chance I've got. I've seen Him answer my prayers too many times not to think this worthwhile.
Tonight I got out of the house for a little bit and went to Bible study. I was SO looking forward to it all day. It always refreshes me and as much as I love my precious family, I enjoy the hour and a half of "me time" where I can learn more about God's word without distractions.
Tonight's lesson was on Quiet Times. I have recently been committed to my quiet time and was so glad to get new ideas to incorporate. I find that first thing in the morning is the best time for me to do this. It's amazing how God has been continually waking me up at 6:30 so I can spend the time with Him before everyone else stirs. It amazes me that the Lord gives me the energy throughout the day to keep getting up earlier. I LOVE to sleep and it's hard for me to pull myself out of bed. But, I am such a better wife and mommy when I do. Having those moments with God first thing sets my attitude in the right direction- I can't promise I stay there all day (or even for 5 minutes some days) but it's the best chance I've got. I've seen Him answer my prayers too many times not to think this worthwhile.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Summer Vacation
IS ALMOST OVER and I have not come anywhere near finishing my house clean out project! In fact, it really just started TODAY- what have I been doing ALL SUMMER? In my defense, we started off the summer with our house for sale. Now that's off the market and we've decided to stay here I am looking at it with new purpose- CLEAN OUT CLOSETS and make better use of the space we have. We have more than enough space for our small family. So, I'm throwing down the gauntlet with myself- I will not rest until the job is complete. I made good progress today thanks to my sweet mom. Everything WILL have a place and it will stay in it's place. I'm sure that no one cares to read about this but I have to publish my mission to the Internet and then it's "real". There's no turning back now.
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