Lili Logic

My four year old has quite the logic sometimes. Which we have appropriately dubbed as "Lili Logic". I try to write these down whenever she announces them. Some of them pertain to a certain event and some of them are just random, off the top of her head! Either way, they are hilarious. And I want to always remember them.


For example:
After a day of not getting *anything* she wanted, I could hear Lili announce from the other room, "Yay, now I can pick my nose without Mom bossing me around!" 

A Look at Our Weekend

Playing some Guess Who

The coveted "last muffin"

Some silliness at Old Navy (Gotta love those faces!)

Banana cupcake with peanut butter frosting- check!

Time to play Barbies

Plenty of DVR 

LOTS of couch time! Ahhhh.

Happy Sunday

This song really hit me this morning. Especially the line "The riches of your love will always be enough." I find myself wanting things. I want a house with a backyard and the peace of knowing the noises from upstairs are my family. I want a bigger, newer car. One that doesn't make me nervous with every new noise. I want a dresser and night stands that match our bed. I want. I want. I want. (yuck)
Thank you, God, for reminding me that the riches of Your love will always be enough. I want to tuck that into my heart and pull it out whenever I get the "wants".

Forever Reign by Hillsong

You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love, You are love 
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light 
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin

You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy 
You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life, 
In You death has lost its sting

Oh, I’m running to Your arms, 
I’m running to Your arms
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In Your presence I'm made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go

Oh, I’m running to Your arms
I’m running to Your arms
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign

My heart will sing 
no other Name
Jesus, Jesus

Feeling Blue

No, I'm not depressed. Quite the opposite, actually.

Cadee and Lili showing off their new outfits

I have two beautiful daughters that God has (undeservedly) blessed me with. My world has been SO pink for SO long, it seems. I love every second of the frills, ruffles, braids, headbands, jewelry, skirts, and anything else girly. (Priss and some sass, included.) 

 

See, I grew up with a sister. And not just any sister. The kind of sister that you want to talk to everyday. The kind of sister that you never have to doubt how much she loves you. The kind of sister that I would pray for my kids to have the same someday. I am so thankful that God thought the same. And He gave us 2 little girls to have that sweet relationship...someday. It's sketchy most days right now. But even when they are frustrated, I see how deeply they care for each other. Even with the gritted teeth, hot headed.."Fine, Lili, you can play with my Squinkies." 


This week, we got a little blue added to our lives. We found out on Monday, that we get to welcome a little boy into this frilly world of ours in about 18 weeks. Let me tell you, we could not be more excited! Yes, we would have been just as pumped if the ultrasound tech would have said- "It's another girl!" We are just happy to know. But now, I cannot stop thinking of everything BLUE! Blue, green, orange, maybe even red. But only dark red. Can't have it mistaken for pink! 
It's a BOY!!! :)

He's adorable, right?! You don't have to answer that. He is.

 I kept saying for the past 18 weeks or so, it HAS to be a boy. I had morning...no, scratch that, ALL DAY sickness for about 9 weeks in the beginning of this pregnancy. I was exhausted all the time. And, when I finally got my appetite back, I was starving every 2-3 hours. That's no joke. None of that occurred with my girls. I refused to believe that my age, or my weight, was a factor in any of this. It just HAD to be a boy. Then, I had friends commenting, "Well, you are carrying all out front. It's probably a boy." Or, "With my boy, I was constantly hungry." I just had a feeling, they were right. Of course, I never wanted to admit that in case this baby was another girl. 

Baby Boy makes me look better in everything

I am ready for this new adventure! Bring on the dinosaurs, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle stuff (oh wait, we have plenty of that with the Hubby), the superheroes, the Nerf guns (oh, yep, plenty of those too), the sweater vests, cargo shorts and plaid. I am so ready for this blue world. I'm ready for the girls to know what it is like to have a brother. My brother is older than I am, but I always knew I was blessed to know what it was like to have a brother AND a sister. I'm ready for Hubby and I to experience what it's like to raise a son. This little boy is so cherished and loved already. He is going to be so well protected, and smothered with kisses when he comes out. 
But, please, little buddy, take your time. I'm not quite done growing you yet. I like holding you close and still have both of my arms free. Or feeling your every movement. Or knowing that you are fed if I am fed. I like sleeping through the night, for now. I like knowing that you are perfectly warm, protected and comfortable. Enjoy it, because when you come out, it will be a cold, loud, frilly world. And, there will be two big sisters, your mommy and your daddy waiting to see you up close and smother you with kisses! 

Hello, world.

Hello, blogging world. Ahhh. I finally did it. I started a blog.
Why would I do that? I have so much sweetness in my life. I would love to write about it, share it, and always have it.
Why would I do that NOW? Yes, I am a busy mama of three (eee! Three!), but what better time to be inspired and write about this family that I love so dearly and that make my life so much sweeter!
Sit back and enjoy my ramblings. Feel free to giggle too. I can't promise that there will be any consistency to this, or anything useful. But I can promise that there will be something to laugh or smile about.
Here's to the silliness and sweetness that is my life! My spoonful of sugar.