Day 29 | something I’m listening to
Nothing but giggles and squeals of delight.
It’s not everyday that they can “leap” on the bed.
Happy Leap Day!
Something I’m listening to joy.
Day 28 | money
Hubby and I watched “Courageous” the other night. There needs to be more movies made like this one. I won’t give anything away but you absolutely HAVE to see it. After you put your babies to bed, have an at-home date night with your spouse. Watch it together. Laugh together. Cry together. (Hubby didn’t cry but he did dry a lot of my tears and he held me close.). And talk about it.
There are several lines from the movie that struck me but this one stayed with me: “your job or your hobbies have no eternal value but the souls of your children do”.
With one income, we feel the financial strain. But does having the latest and greatest matter? Not to God.
The souls of my children do matter. My heart’s desire is to love God with all that I am. And to teach my children to do the same.
Money joy.
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Day 27 | something I ate
I’m always on the hunt for a good smoothie recipe. And I’m not afraid to make up my own concoction. With the drop-off and pick-up schedule, a smoothie helps keep me nourished.
This one is my new favorite. Lots of frozen blueberries, almond milk, scoop of vanilla protein powder, cup of greek yogurt, and a tablespoon of raw almond butter. Believe me when I say that when I saw that I was to mix blueberries and almond butter, I was a little uncertain. BUT it is SOOO good. SOOO good.
Trust me.
Something I ate joy.
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Day 26 | night joy
Repainting C’s room has been a “to do” for years. Not kidding. I bought paint for his room 3 years ago. It was just one of those “to do’s” always seemed to get pushed down to the bottom of the list.
And today it was moved to the top of the list. I do like to keep Sundays “work free”. It didn’t feel like painting his bedroom was work. In fact, it was a lot of fun.
C was so excited to paint his room. 
He said that this was the “best day ever”. He was thrilled to put the first bit of paint on the walls.
Baby girl patiently waited for her turn.
And she was ecstatic when I asked if she was ready to help paint.
All of the teamwork has paid off.
The freshly painted walls make me smile. More importantly, they make my baby boy smile.
After all, it is where he spends his time playing during the day and sleeping at night. It’s his room.
Night joy.
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Day 25 | green
From the day he was born, his eyes were blue. Turquoise blue. Ocean blue.
And lately they look more green to me. Emerald green with hints of turquoise.
No matter what the color, I love the way he looks at me. No matter what mood he is in.
Green joy.
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Day 24 | february snow
We woke up to a winter wonderland today. 
I love the quiet in the air after a snowstorm. 
The snow-covered trees leave me in awe.
Peace.
And the most perfect snow for making a snowman.
I love a snowy day.
As long as there are not too many of them.
February snow joy.
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Day 23 | my shoes
A day in my shoes.
It has been a blah kind of day. The weather is yuck. I’m tired. Unfinished jobs all around me. I have a ugly pimple. Can’t stay focused.
And I’m sad. Our community lost a young girl last night in a fatal car accident. I didn’t know her but my heart hurts for those who loved her.
Sadness. Pain. Sorrow. Discomfort.
And yet, there is God. There is always God.
To wipe our tears. To wrap His loving arms around us. To love us. To comfort us.
To give us Joy. Peace. Grace. Love.
Every. Single. Day.
No matter the circumstances. No matter how you feel. In your shoes.
In my shoes joy.
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Day 22 | where I work
Home.
There is nowhere else I would rather be.
Where I work joy.
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Day 21 | a fave photo of me
I actually have two favorite photos of me.
A picture from our wedding day 8 1/2 years ago. It was a magical day filled with so much love and laughter.
Not to mention, I felt pretty fabulous.
And a picture that my friend, Kori, took of the 6 of us. I love it so much that I ordered a gallery wrap of it. The expression on my face shares how my heart feels. So very thankful and joyful for God’s many, many blessings.
Not to mention, I felt pretty fabulous.
Fave photo(s) of me joy.
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Day 20 | handwriting
I was told a while ago that Legoland was offering free admission on President’s Day for children who had a Presidential name. I knew that my determination to stick with a theme when we named our babies would pay off.
The kids were excited. I was excited. Hubby took the day off so he was apparently excited.
Before we headed out, I called Legoland just to make sure… UGG! Free admission for Presidential names was a deal 2 years ago and no longer applies. My heart sank. After figuring out how much it would cost our family to go on with our plan, hubby and I butted heads for a little bit. I was willing to sacrifice and go anyway. He questioned me by saying “what are we teaching our kids?” It was a tough one. I felt that it was ultimately my fault and the kids were suffering the consequences for my mistake. But hubby was right. I don’t want our children to think that the cost of things doesn’t matter. We are a family of 6. And anything multiplied by 6 adds up quickly.
So, after drying tears and giving lots of hugs, we came up with an alternative plan. The ultimate goal was to spend time as a family.
And that is exactly what we did.
And someday we will go to Legoland. As a family.
Handwriting joy.
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