Here is Emily's modeling debut (and probably last). We got a desperate call from the OC art department a month ago. They were working with the State Chamber of Oklahoma's Prosperity project. The original girl was not in the mood to have her picture taken that day apparently and when Mia wasn't available we got the call. I was a little hesitant, but it ended up being a fun time. She had fun wearing makeup and being adored. Who wouldn't. So, remember to register to vote!!!!
Most know by now, but the formal announcement is being made, we are moving! Twice!!! AHHH!!!!! A few weeks ago we decided to build a new house. Two weeks ago we put our house on the market, last week we had a contract, this week the inspection was finalized and in three weeks we will be moving to an apartment because our house will not be finished until October, hence the moving twice. We are excited but a little overwhelmed. Did I also mention June has become the busiest month ever!!! This month not only do I need to pack, have the inevitable moving sale, close on my house and move to an apartment all the while helping my kids adjust to so many changes, I have to go to a wedding, teach VBS for MRCC, coordinate preschool VBS for Capital Hill church of Christ, help Summer with the annual Special Missions contribution dinner, go to a planning luncheon for DC4K this fall and get my new puppy spayed! If I look like a deer caught in the headlights, please know I should be fine after Independence Day, which for me will have more than one meaning this year. Oh, and if you are nearby when someone ask me to do something else, please make sure I say no, say no for me, knock me out so I can't say anything, do whatever it takes so I don't say yes. Thank you!
Meet our newest member, Belle (named by Emily). She is a Yorkiechon or Yochon (depending on who the breeder is). She is cross between a Yorkie and a Bichon. So far she has been a sweet, little, loveable girl. She is 4lbs currently, estimated to be around 8ish full grown, and
3 ½ mo old.
I have seen this several times, but the words ring so true...
Before I was a Mom :I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom :I had never been puked on.Pooped on.Chewed on.Peed on.I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom :
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots.I never looked into teary eyes and cried.I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom : I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.I never knew that I could love someone so much.I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom :
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom :I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every10 minutes to make sure all was okay.I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Do you need to exercise? Do you have 20 minutes? Then go here and find out about the 20 minute challenge. If you sign up, you can see me "star" in a workout video. Now if that's not incentive, I don't know what is. :-)
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