Splash in the Rain Puddles

I'm convinced that one of the keys to living a life of contentment is finding joy in the little things.  I strive to do it and here are two things bringing my heart joy today..... even on this rainy, dreary day I can look out my office window and see a glorious sign of spring.  blooming camellias! and this guy.  I know there will be a day in the near future when it will probably be the last time he says it....but for now....I bask in his sweet little voice....when he climbs up on my lap...wraps his arms around my neck and says, "mama, you're my best friend."   heart be still.   Happy Friday!

The journey of motherhood is full of surprises of all kinds.   here are a few from my current stage of life..... 1.  Third grade is hard.  I'm convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that third grade was not this hard when I was the student.  Fractions. yikes! Converting equations of measurement.  even worse!  Learning all fifty states, capitals, abbreviations, and the spellings.  well that I actually love, but in third grade?! book reports, presentations, 6 tests every Friday.  whoa.  I'm not complaining.  mostly because my third grader never does.  Which is amazing.  and humbling, when I do find myself grumbling about the work load.  He's learning a ton and for that I'm so grateful.  But the fact still remains.  Third grade is hard.   2.  Friday's are awesome.  Up until this school year I really did not have a favorite day of the week.  Most Saturday's hubby needs to work an...

I'm looking back at my last post from a few weeks ago, and to answer that question.....no.  that was definitely not spring.  It may have been something that closely resembled it.   but it was definitely not the real thing.  I'm sitting here listening to the howling wind and wearing my warmest wool socks, warmest fleece leggings and warmest hoodie, ready to leave the house in my warmest boots and warmest down jacket.  a harsh reality.  it's still winter.  still gracing us with it's presence.  But it will be short lived and out of the way soon and for that I'm so grateful! And as of one week ago, we have a 7 year old in the house!  We had a great time celebrating one of the coolest kids I know. Grandma could not have created a more perfect and spectacular cake for our sports loving Chase.  What a joy he is.  he's so confident in who he is.  he loves to laugh and to make other people laugh.  i love watching our c...