He's a Natural

12 years!

Ago, I told this really cute guy I would be his best friend if got the job he interviewed for...with Northwest Airlines. He was hired June 29, 2000. Our first kiss was a week later when he returned from baggage handler training.

This month his work took him to Senegal, China, and Alaska, not to mention Michigan for our 10year wedding anniversary.

You've come a long way, baby!

Literally. You have.

I love you. Congratulations on your twelve year anniversary with Delta. And me.

Here's my cutie in India in 2011.

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These photos were taken by Liz Seibenaler Photography

My Discover(y)

I finally did it. I hired a mother's helper. Two of them to be exact. And it might be the smartest thing I've ever done. They were here yesterday and this morning, taking care of M and N. The boys are in love with the sisters, who love them right back. I'm so happy that the boys are getting the attention that they need and want while I nurse C and scrub the dickens out of the bathrooms and attended my oh so lovely 6 (7 but who's counting) week check up. I despise cleaning bathrooms and pap smears, and the old me would have been horrified to know that one day I would actually pay people so that I(!) could do these things child-free.

BUT. A series of events has convinced me that if me and my sons are going to survive this summer, I'm going to need some help. You know how everyone from your mother, to your doctor, to the continuing Ed class you took last week tells you to take care of yourself? I finally got the message. And for me that looks like hiring a pair of sisters to play with my kids a few hours a week so I can do the stuff I never get around to doing but drives me bonkers because it's not done. by bonkers I mean absolutely nuts.

So far I've crossed out:
Bathrooms
6 week check up
Order gift cards

See, their mom doesn't think I need to pay them. I think she wants her girls to be busy and serving others. That's great. But I want the girls to come back! So I'm using my Discover card points to buy them gift cards for school clothes. American Eagle and JCPenney's is what they chose. And I have enough points to order more in a couple weeks.

I know it is the grace and mercy of God who cares about the little things, like my mental health, to put two fantastic young ladies in my life and a whole lot of rewards points in my Discover account.

Good Night Daddy

Bug Boy

He's afraid of flies, but is in love with the lightning bug Daddy caught for him last night! I'm not sure how to keep it alive till Hubs gets home Friday. Anyone know what fireflies eat?

Green Park

We have several neighborhood parks within walking distance. The green park isn't on our regular park rotation so tonight was extra fun!