We love getting burgers at The Anchor! A week ago we went with Mama Bex & the girls, Uncle Jake, and Nana & Papa Scott. As Dora’s backpack would say, ‘Yum yum yum, delisioso!’ (Ella says that a lot, too.)
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A So Happy Sick Day
Dear Ella was up all night with a stomach bug. I felt terrible for her. It started at the exact moment that Pete & I walked in the door from our weekly Tuesday date night. Our sitter hadn’t even made it up to her room yet. The poor girl was up with Daddy every 15 minutes through the night. She was exhausted this morning but had had enough of her bed, so we hung out on the living room couch after Pete went to work. That was where she said the sweetest thing. After coughing over a bucket, she looked up at me with red, teary eyes and said in a weak voice, “So happy,” and smiled a wee little smile. Melt my heart. She has such an uplifting attitude, even when sick. I rubbed her back and turned on Sesame Street. And that was pretty much how the rest of our day went. Movies and cuddles.
I have to take a moment to say that I have one incredible husband. You did read correctly that he was up all night with her. This was after a full day of morning rounds and afternoon clinic, right before beginning a 24-hour call shift this morning. He let me sleep in our big, cozy bed while he cuddled with our sick girly. What a man. Really. What a man.
If I Could Buy You A Gift: Book
Do you ever run into something that you wish you could buy for every one of your friends? Maybe all your girl friends or mom friends or married friends or college friends. I feel like I have an entire list of such things from books to jewelry to house hold goods. If I had the money to do it, I would. I often feel like sending notes to friends saying, “If I had the money, this would be so perfect for you!” But is that odd? It’s the thought that counts, right? Sometimes, anyway.
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Today, if I could buy a gift for all of my mom friends, it would be The Coffee Mom’s Devotional by Celeste Palermo. It has quick little devotionals throughout the book that aren’t cheesy. I feel like so many of the devo books I find are a little beyond my cheese taste, but this one is great. I often laugh out loud while reading it. I have to admit that when I first ordered the book (found on the Vineyard Women’s recommended book list) Ella was pretty little and the mom connections didn’t make all that much sense in my new-mom status. As time has progressed, though, I understand so much more of the mom issues she brings up. It really is relaxing to read it and feel like I’m connecting with other moms and Jesus at the same time. So yes, if I could buy you a gift today, this would be it.
To snag a copy for yourself (which you could either read over & over or read & lend to another mom friend) check out these spots:
Photo Friday: Our Dear Little One
ultrasound at 21 weeks
Where Do Babies Come From?
A few days ago, Ella & I were snuggling in her bed while reading books and giggling. She’s been noticing my wee baby bump more and more these days and was rubbing my belly as we read. I’ve told her that the baby can hear her now, so she’s been singing to her little brother or sister. After a very sweet rendition of Twinkle Twinkle, I asked her if she knew how the baby got into mommy’s tummy. Without a moment’s hesitation, she replied, “From drinking milk.”
So there you have it! Be careful when drinking milk, my friends. You just never know what could happen.
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| photo from The Farm Chicks |
