3.8.2021

Multitude Monday

2nd Monday of March Edition 

Thankful this week for a Good Good Father. Living with the eternal lens is not my go to all the time. I def get side tracked. But this week, the burdens increased and you know what comes next, the reliance upon the Lord increased too. 

I had a talk with Him while I was driving for early morning coffee, and I understood again for the millionth time that He loves the people we love more than we ever could and will work out our every circumstance for good . Romans 8:28. 

So I left my heavy heart there in the car ,with our Good Good Father & carefully went on. 

My heart was heavy last week because of a few earthly cares. But ya know they matter.. so although the eternal lens is important- the heaviness of reality also has a place. And so that's where  I start today... 

Thankful that there are wig shops online with fun flair so that my mom can have hope during her chemo. 

Thankful that those said wig shops use celebs to model their wigs. I think she has lots of hope for a Meg Ryan or Reese look! Gotta find the laughs where we can! 

Thankful for workouts. To borrow words from Rich Fronig "Movement is medicine" and from Ann Voskamp "Work out to get the word in". It helps to work out . It clears the baggage off the heart and allows the Word to soak in even deeper. 

Thankful for our homeschool sched. Everyday I love it. Everyday I feel peace for the kids. I see them in creative action. I see their flow in an organic rhythm and it feels right. And also if mid morning naps are needed, they can take them. 

Thankful for some pampering time & a fresh do 

Thankful for a table for 2. Intentional date nights are essential! 

Thankful for the 1st week in person, going well! 

Thankful for this cool drivers ed program. 

Thankful for Hannah & her creativity & joy allllll day. 

Thankful for Lulu snuggs. 

This is our whole family. Made by Hannah. 

Lulu thought they were dolls. 

And ripped them all off and played with them with lots of expression. 

Thankful for an upcoming holiday & new to us Lucky Charms!

And new door decor! For February I wrote love notes all over their doors, but for this month, they each have to write sweet notes to each other. Will show how they turned out next week :)

Thankful for our dreamy temps and the beautiful hungry ducks that we can feed the peanut butter cookies too. Strike 2 for Hudson with peanut butter. So we blessed the ducks with those yummies instead. 

Thankful for sweet traveling friends that pop in on their travels!

Love you all, blogger readers! 

Update on my mom: Today Tuesday is her 1st round of chemo, and it is expected to last 6 hours . She was in great spirits going into it ! Thank you for praying her through this 1st day and the days ahead! 

XO

March is here!

Happy Multitude Monday in March! Oh how I love new months! They seem like Mondays. So fresh and ready for anything! 

Thankful this week to celebrate my amazing mother in law. She is so incredible as a mother in law, a mom and a memere ( french for grandma). We all adore her. Anyone who meets her, adores her. Her kind smile and warm heart are shared with anyone she encounters. What an amazing example for our kiddos to see. 

Thankful for a date out with Hannah. It's so easy going out with 1 out of 4! 

Thankful that we get to enjoy Harrison's culinary creations! Last week was croissants. This week was scones. The house smelled so yummy! 

Thankful for penpals in different states for the kids.

Thankful for fun hair ideas!

Thankful for virtual art lessons with the best teacher! My aunt from MA! 

Thankful for the best teacher's assistant ever! She got my room ready for my in person kiddos! Today was the 1st day back for them in person and 4 came. It was the perfect little reopening day. So crazy that a whole year has passed since kiddos were in this room!

Thankful for these two. Their fun team name: Booty and the Beast. 

They lost, sadly in the semi finals BUT they get to play once more, and have a good chance to take the trophy!! Get it boys!!

Thankful for this cutie. Somehow this week she learned how to hold hands and actually want to hang on when we are walking? Thank you Lulu that made life lots easier! She also continues to endlessly chatter, with much expression.

Thankful for hand me down toys! What a fun play kitchen!

That happy face, when you have no clothes but you wing something and it worked! The target tie dye dress was hardly a dress on me, and the length was just puffy and ehh. So I chopped the length and the neck and made a fun top!  Viva la difference! Date night ready!

This is rare. And oh so needed. Love that Harrison takes his big bro role so seriously and loves some extra cash and Lulu was in bed.

Not pictured are the other two peeps that joined us! Much needed double date with good friends. Love ya Matt & Jess!

Thankful for nothing to do on Saturday morning. Rise and Shine and go to AJs . Lulu is in awe of the birds that love her crumbs. We are in awe of her excitement of something that seems so ordinary. 

No nap? No problem. Those lashes and lips tho. 

Party ready for our fave Jovette! 

How fun is she! She had a hula contest with the kids! 

And of course, if you knew you my father in law, you know that he will buy anything for the kids, anytime, even if it's another dose of sugar right after the party! The ice cream truck hit the jackpot!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOVETTE! XO

Look ma, no hands!

Thankful for practical teaching on greed. The ambush of it is real and it hit really close to home. Praying for some changes . These 4 steps are posted on our fridge. The 1st one tho! Marketing gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME! 

Thankful for zoom dates with our fave Canadian couple. Of course the behind the scenes are always a hot mess. True to form is Lulu's love of playing with her greek yogurt. 

Have a great week, XO