I have two little girls who are growing up way too fast. My K turns four this week. I know it is pathetic, but I have been having a hard time with it. I am so sad to see our days together go. I was given the book Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury this week and so far have not been able to read it without crying. Here is just a taste:

“Long ago you came to me, a miracle of firsts: First smiles and teeth and baby steps, a sunbeam on the burst. But one day you will move away and leave to me your past, And I will be left thinking of a lifetime of your lasts…

The last time that I held a bottle to your baby lips. The last time that I lifted you and held you on my hip. The last night when you woke up crying, needing to be walked, When last you crawled up with your blanket, wanting to be rocked.

The last time when you ran to me, still small enough to hold. The last time that you said you’d marry me when you grew old. Precious, simple moments and bright flashes from your past-Would I have held on longer if I’d known they were your last?"

So, as evidenced here I have always been a little bit of a nerd. There is a little soft spot in my heart for big pink glasses, poka dots and especially books. As I grew up I learned pink glasses and poka dots usually aren't that cool, but I've never let go of the book obsession. Because of my little inner nerd, books will probably be a big part of this blog.
My favorite book this week is Thomas' Snowsuit by Robert Munsch. Not really seasonally appropriate, but still super funny.

I spotted this poor little guy outside my window this morning. I'm sure he's pretty confused. I can't blame him. I'm a little confused myself, isn't this April? You know what though, I decided for sure this morning this place is home for me. Even though it has been snowing all Spring, I still think it is beautiful. So hang tough little guy, we are true blue Idahoans.

As a full time Mom I've found the question, "So, what did you do today?" has become harder and harder to answer. I consider myself a get-things-doner so why can't I answer a simple question?

My Grandma sent me the following e-mail today and I laughed out loud reading it. I believe I may do a little experimenting tomorrow. :)

A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open,as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a Cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door. He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls. As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?" She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what I do all day?" ''Yes," was his incredulous reply. She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."

My sister is engaged! YEAH! I love weddings. I love the white dresses, the beautiful cakes, the gorgious flowers, the romance--and of course the diamonds!

Just a fun pic.

I've been gone from this blog for so long I decided to start completely over. A friend recently told me about blurb.com. You can print books made from your blog posts at a very resonable price. My friend showed me the book she just printed and it has given me the blogging bug again.

So...this may be the coolest link ever! My mom was told about this site at a school training she attended and passed along the wealth.