Last Week of School Parties

Today was a fun day of parties celebrating the last day of school before a brief break for the fall school year.  This has been a great school for the boys. Jax has gone 1/2 days but will be transitioning to full days in the fall.  I plan on getting all my work done for the day in time to pick them up and then have real quality time with them after school.  Their school is wonderful.  I've been so pleased! The theme of the summer has been dinosaurs, so don't you know Mommy whipped up some homemade dinosaur cookies for BOTH the boys' classes! I brought Martha with me to help me juggle both parties, especially since I'm not supposed to lift anything yet.  SUCH fun!

Bubble fun

Beautiful boy! Beautiful bubbles! The joys of being a boy!

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Paw Paw Visits

Paw Paw has been a big help since my neck surgery.  I'm about a week post neck-surgery and Paw Paw has been a big help by coming by and playing with the boys.  I'm so limited in what I can do right now.  It's frustrating, but I know that part of my job is to learn to receive God's lesson in this gig.  And I know part of my lesson is to learn how to receive.  So, I'm taking any and all help anyone is wiling to give.  PROGRESS! Thanks Paw Paw! We love you.

My amazing sister, Susie

Today was a tough day in our castle. My pain was pretty unbearable, nausea returned...which is difficult to do if you can't bend over or move your neck lol...& no one slept. Just rough. So, Susie ride in to save the day. She made homemade food that I will actually eat, bathed and read to the boys, & provided some much needed laughs & comfort after a difficult day. I have the best family around. If there's a need, they fill it. My heart is full...as I am reminded that this, too, will pass ... And everything will be ok. I love you, Susie.
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Grampa helps with bath time

I'm  not able to take pictures with my Canon camera, because it weighs more than I'm permitted to lift! Thank GOODNESS for the trusty iphone & Instagram! I snapped these cute pix of Grampa giving Jackson a bath this evening.  They are just precious, these two!

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Reading time with Grampa

When Michael was putting Jackson to sleep tonight, Grampa took some time to read Noah a bed-time story.  There's something magical about watching your father read to your son.  It's almost like seeing a glimpse back in time when he'd read to me when I was a child.  I can't fully explain how dear he is to my heart...my sweet father.  He is my hero.  I simply adore him.  THESE are the moments to remember. 

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Visit from Grampa

Grampa & Oma came by today to help with the boys, since I'm not permitted to lift more than 8 ounces following my neck surgery.  They played trains, helped feed the boys, bathed the boys, gave Daddy time to pack lunches for tomorrow...and were just a big help in general! I've been in a lot of physical pain and have had difficulty with this transition as well.  There's just something reassuring about having your Daddy there to make life feel like it's going to be o.k.  He did just that.  Oh how I love him.  Thanks Dad. Thanks Grampa.  We ALL love you!

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