Super-Mom

My 2 adorable children think I am a super mom and they say I need a cape!

But I can't help but feel a little guilty though...

My parents worked. My mom worked more but we had no choice, it was survival and I don't judge her in the least bit. She did what she had to do for my sister and I. She sacrificed so much and with children of my own now I understand the sacrifices she made.

But I always said I would never work when I had kids.

When Brandon was born. My situation at the time did not allow me to stay at home and every day driving to work my heart broke because that's not where I wanted to be.
I actually began to despise my job and treated it like an enemy who had stole something so precious from me.

When Ayden was born our family life was stable, and we agreed that I was going to stay home and I was able to for 2 years!
It was a beautiful 2 years.

In my heart I am a "Stay at Home Mom."
If that makes any sense.
When people ask what I do, I say "I'm a Mom."
Although I work full time, my heart is not here.
It's with my boys with every step they make during their day.

I take great pride in being a mom.

I love our home and everything it represents. A safe haven for us to escape from the noisy world. A place where we can feel safe, where we can thrive.

It's my favorite place to be and I want it to be that way for my kids too.

Paper Dolls

My Grandma used to do paper cuts for me as a kid.

Nothing fancy... snowflakes, paper dolls...but still so sweet and I've been a fan of them ever since.

If you admire Paper Cutting as much as I do, you have to check out Elisa Mora at http://www.elsita.typepad.com/.

She is so talented and her work is so fine and detailed, it's amazing that she does this with scissors!

Pretty Things

On my way to pick up my soup today for lunch...

(which might I add was $10!!! I was pretty mad at myself for spending that much money on soup, once she rang me up.
I actually stood there starring at my soup wanting to throw it and run! But by then it was too late.
Mental Note: Next time I need to ask how much the soup is before I place my order.)



So anyway back to my story, on my way to pick up my stupidly expensive soup I ran across an antique store that I've never been too and so I stopped in for a quick peek.



I found these pretty things....

$6.00 for the whole set. 3 teacups and 4 teacup saucers.

Aren't they sweet?

PS

I am craving some sunshine!

My Reasons

For loving yesterday....

1) My husband left to pick up something at the grocery store, came home realized I was out of gas and then left again to fill my tank up.

2) Ayden shouting "Oh Mama!" when Obama came on the TV.

3) Doing devotional with Mr. Fisher before bed and seeing how much he looks forward to it and doesn't just roll over and fall asleep.

4) Ayden staring at me and then saying, "I lub you Mom."

5) Brandon welcoming a new "Adult" tooth to the space right in front.

PS- The tooth fairy remembered to come! He was very excited that she didn't forget him this time.

Jack Talk Thai

My husband has been on a Thai kick these days.

I actually could venture to say he is a bit addicted to Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce.

So in honor of my lovely other half I decided to make him Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce last night for dinner.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of peanuts or peanut sauce. The idea actually makes me sick but I suffered through it and the results I'd have to say were pretty impressive.

To my amazement both of my boys scarfed down the chicken satay which is covered in yellow curry and they dipped it into the peanut sauce! What? I was litterally speechless.

This is coming from two children that won't eat anything unless it's monochromatic or involves beans.

I think daddy would dip anything in that peanut sauce.

He made a comment about having it with eggs for breakfast....Gross.

Tooth-Fairy

Brandon lost another tooth and last night the tooth fairy forgot to come!
He woke me up holding his tooth bag, looking seriously bummed.
What kind of mother am I??