No pic happiness

Today I'm not just happy, but thankful for a sitter that the boys adore. 

 As I was pulling out the drive to go to work the kids were running around laughing and smiling with Cora, our sitter. Waves, and kisses were sent from the yard as I drove away. It was a very sad moment for me. One of those moments where your heart hurts and you just want to jump out of the car and hug them. The thing that saved me calling into work (aside from getting fired) was that they were so happy to have her there and spend time with her. They were practically shoving me out the door, asking over and over how long until I go to work. Tonight they asked if tomorrow was another spring break day, and said "YES we get Cora again tomorrow!" when I informed them it was. 

 Not only do the boys adore her because of all the fun stuff they come up with together, she also helps by feeding them, doing the dishes, vacuuming and today she cleaned the boys' room AMAZINGLY. The three of us are oh so grateful to have her around!!!

I meant to get a pic of the three of them today but forgot. I will take one soon and add to this post...

Oh, so happy!

Alexavier drew I love you with a heart around it, and me underneath. Unfortunately, he knows I'm not tall and those AREN'T really long legs, those are my boots.

Day 3

Recently my hard drive died. I got it fixed but lost about 1/4 of my pictures in the process - the only thing I wanted saved. :( Even more recently my phone updated and I lost all pics from the beginning of December. Very, very sad time around here. That being said I am so thankful for pictures. I'm working on a project and looking back over the last year. I'm remembering things I forgot, putting dates to things I remember, and getting all kinds of warm fuzzy feelings looking back.

Day 2

Today's happiness post is a layered one... After a long 12 hour shift it feels AMAZING to crawl into a warm bed. So thankful for the little luxuries I'm able to have. Here's the multiple part... Not only do I have the electric blanket, I have the bed it goes on, the electricity to run it, the roof over my head to have the electric go to. This was a Christmas/thank you gift from a friend of mine's parents. I cooked for his family and mine for Thanksgiving and Christmas. His mom wasn't feeling well but he didn't want her to miss out and go to Furrs or something of that sort. Each time was a wonderful day for everyone involved, especially me. It was so nice to have more than just two little ones to cook for. It made my heart happy to see him and his parents interact with the boys. I'm thankful that I have friends that include the three of us in the things they do. I'm grateful to have friends that not only care but want to show their appreciation. I'm also thankful for friends who know what I want and pass the info along to the people who want to get me something. ;)

1 of 100....or more?

Some of you may have heard about this happy challenge. If not, I suggest you check it out. I'm not going to post to their website or anything like that, but I am going to try to post on here something that makes me happy for the next 100 days. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons. The main two are A) it may get me back in the habit of blogging, and 2) who couldn't use a little perspective?! I may not post every single day. But I will make up for it when I miss.... So, here is today's happy moment.... The boys were able to meet, and have a brief lesson with Master Machado today (Here and here if you're out of the know). This was a pretty special thing for both of them, and made me very happy to be able to provide this for my children. I know in a world with never ending activities and technology I sometimes feel that we're doing too much. Other times I feel like I'm not doing enough to keep them busy, or expanding their horizons. Today this made me very grateful, and happy. PS - yes, the little one does have stuff on his face. This week was Dr. Seuss week at school - today they had a cat nose and whiskers. He didn't want me to take it off because it was "like my army paint."