Funny Quote

Tonight we had a back to school pool party for the cub scouts. This is a yearly event which includes not only swimming, but pizza as well. The boys also have a chance to earn their swimming belt loop. One requirement is to talk about swimming safety. As our fearless leader, T, was starting this discussion with the boys he asked what some of the most important rules of swimming are. To this one of the first boys to answer said, "To not drown!" About all of us parents had to turn away and control the incredible amount of laughter threatening to spill out after hearing this sincere answer.

New Branch Added

I was looking at a comment on Joe Napalm's blog which gave a link to a blog called Because I Said So. This is a hilarious blog by a woman who is not at all afraid to share the craziness in a household of a stay at home mom of a large family that most people try to hide! How many times have we parents had experiences that make people laugh when we do tell them, but how many were really funny while going through these said experiences?

Oh yes, I could tell the story of Bubba and when he crawled out of the bed during nap time, opened his closet door (I did not think he was tall enough or for that matter strong enough), climbed over boxes that were stacked twice as high as he was tall, just to open a box that of course would contain pens and markers for him to use on everything in sight! Did I mention that the box was one that a stroller came in, which made it as tall as a stroller and it was not packed fully! That might be humorous to you sitting on the other side of the monitor, but it was not in the least bit funny to me at that moment. I had to pull him out of the box, hide everything he took out and clean up the rest, then I had to put him back to bed before leaving the room to call Joe to beg him to come home ASAP! I also was blessed by God in that moment with more patience than I could ever imagine having.

Tell me again why we wanted more kids? ;)

I Have A Problem

They say that the first thing you need to do to overcome an addiction is to admit you have a problem. Well, here it is...I am a shop-a-holic concerning a certain little girl. I know what some people might say, Aren't most women like this normally? You would be correct for many women, but I was never really like that. Now I do like finding great deals and all, but if it is not going to be used is it really a great deal? Not in my book (or Joe's, but he tries to avoid spending money all together in what is considered a counter-attack method). Luckily for Joe (and our bank account) I was blessed with a thrifty, bargain-hunting heart and relatively decent taste!

Hummingbirds and Woodpeckers

Here are a couple of the birds around our house.

Ruby-throated hummingbird


Downy Woodpecker

Update On Otter

On Monday I took Otter for her check-up. She did very well. Her weight was at 12lbs 6ozs. The doctor went on and on about how alert she was and how well she focuses. Then after her clean bill of health the nurse came in. That was when my happy, talking little girl became my sad, sore little girl! She ran a slight temperature through the night and during the day Tuesday. Last night she was becoming more like herself and today she is fine. I am so glad! I really missed my happy little girl. I missed her talking to me. Screaming does not count as talking in my book.

By the way, did you notice the burp cloth she has now? One of my best friends had it made for her. It is very special with an otter for our Otter!

We Need Your Prayers

Today is Otter's two month check-up and she is getting shots! Being the only one that will take her (all of the men run and hide ;) I am stuck. I hate this time. Please pray for my little girl and for me. It will be hard on not just her but me. She will forget it much faster than I will. Mommy does not like to see her so upset.

Also, today is the first day of school for Bubba and Butch. Pray for easy transitions and a strong desire to learn and do their best. I was happy when they got up eager for school this morning.

Guess What?

Otter is two months old!

Crochet Blog

I decided that I needed to make a blog specifically highlighting my crochet interest. I also did this because I am going to be in an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday at the Gov John Sevier Home (Marble Springs). This is to draw attention to local talent and it sounds wonderful. There will be artisans selling their wares, music, food, and a flag ceremony with a local Boy Scout Troop. I am also excited about the idea for displaying my hats that Joe is making for me. I hope that all will go well and that I might find some good homes for my hats! ;)

Visit my new blog Heather of the Hills Crochet