As many of you know, my Adam is a man of few words. He struggles with words; both speaking words and listening to words. I never knew that it could be so difficult to "teach" my child to speak, a process that I took for granted as it naturally happened with my two girls. Adam has been in speech therapy now for a few months. He is making progress, slow and painful progress. Throughout this process, I have come to truly treasure the few words that are spoken by my sweet (sometimes not so sweet) little boy. Last night while I was reading to him and tucking him into bed, he said very simply, "sing." SING. Oh, of course I'll sing! It was a special moment. He was able to articulate a desire and I was able to fulfill his wish. Simple human interaction - profound progress.
My Husband was amazing today and gave me a "Mental Health Day." He took the kids to a Birthday party and then went grocery shopping and then took them swimming and to the park. This meant that I was home today from noon until 7:30 p.m. It was so nice to have a little peace and quiet around here. I baked some pumpkin squares with cream cheese frosting, did a little laundry, layed around, and basically just tried to get my bearings again. I don't know whether it is just that it is August in Texas or what but I have been going nutty! I just can't seem to get ahead. After a day to myself I am feeling much better! Thank you honey!
Model Husband +
Yummy Dessert =
Happy Wife!
I'm yawning from my early morning workout! It's going to be a long day! Still worth it!
I'm WAY behind on laundry again! Uggh! I hate this chore!!
I know. I know. It is SO hard to get out of bed for these! I have tried so many times to make this one a habit! I have only gone for two days in a row now but I swear this will save you and give you so much more time in your day. Imagine a day where you have exercised and showered before your kids are even out of bed! So invigorating! I even try to squeeze in a little scripture time as well. If you can muster it, it makes all the difference!
I picked up some of these and threw them into my toilet tank and didn't really think too much about it. My upstairs toilet doesn't always get flushed as often as it should (Rachel thinks that witches come out of the closet when you flush the toilet). I don't "go" up there very often so this can go unoticed. Since having these in my toilets, they have stayed clean so much longer!! I am definately a fan!
"The Homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only - and that is to support this ultimate career."
C.S. Lewis
"The ultimate result of all ambition is to be happy at home." Samuel Johnson
