A love like this

It's crazy how much I love Isabella. She seriously brings so much joy, peace, and love into my soul. She a ball of cuteness and a sure spitfire.

She is my right arm. She is my companion. We spend countless hours cleaning, running errands, shopping, going to out to lunch, going to the park, playing with her toys, cuddling, watching dora... and I love every minute of it. From the "hold choo" (hold you, meaning hold me :)) "Bella do it" to the full on tantrums head down-arms out-legs kicking, I. Love. Her.

Don't you?

My Middle Child

Mikenna wasn't supposed to be my "middle" child.
But as it happened she has ended up my middle child.
She plays many roles as the middle child.
She is the mother hen to Isabella and always keeps her safe.
When Mikenna gets home, Isabella can hardly contain the
excitement as she runs into her big sister's arms.
Mikenna is hard working. She is sweet. She is talented.
She likes to try new things... NOT. She is painfully shy,
that is until you get to know her and then all that shyness goes out the window.
Mikenna would do anything for you. She is like her dad that way.
She loves to give service. She likes to help around the house.
Sometimes Mikenna may feel left out. I try to not make this so.
Savannah has therapy, I let her go play with a friend.
She likes to have "late nights" with her girlie friends so
I think that is no big deal and let her. She is so sweet and I just love her.

She was my hardest baby, but my easiest child.
And I am so grateful for her.
I. Love. Her.

Lesson on Optimism

Lesson #1
Don't start your day by looking at pictures of your son's funeral. It really is a downer.

Lesson #2
When shopping during the holiday season, make sure you know what you want BEFORE you go to the store. That way you can get in get it get out. Especially if you have a 2 year old.

Lesson #3
Make sure to go to Fry's NOT when all the snowbirds are there.

Lesson #4
Love a little more. Yell a little less. Appreciate the small things. Don't worry about the big things that you don't have.

Lesson #5
When you feel like giving up. Don't. Work harder.

Lesson #6
"Come what may and love it"