Is It Naptime Yet

Jon got jealous that I did a five things centered around Lilah for her birthday but did not do that for his. Since it was Father’s Day yesterday, and since Jon is so low key and doesn’t expect anything too much from me, even though I like to be treated on Mother’s Day, I am centering today’s five things around Jon.

1. Jon is so patient with our children and I appreciate it, even though I’m not always patient with his patience. (As in I want him to be as impatient as I am.)
2. Jon wants to show and teach the girls everything he knows, and since he acts on this he gives them much of his time and the girls love this.
3. He takes each of his girls on a date every month. I know they will always appreciate this alone time with him and I appreciate the time I have with him too.
4. Since he’s been a home alone parent more often with the play practices Jon sympathizes with me and my role, and I finally feel he understands me and how I feel a little more because it’s been somewhat tough on him to be the only parent for the girls to turn to when I’m gone and even though he’ll be so happy when the play is over he is still happy to watch them because I’m enjoying the play so much.
5. Jon makes us his priority and tries to spend quality time with me and the girls. He has every Friday in June off to use some leave and he also has something planned for every Friday in June so we can do things as a family.

I love you Babe and I’m happy to have you as the father to my children.

Just a quick introduction to my 5 things I’m grateful for. Life has been very busy. So busy that I thought it was Tuesday, but it’s still Monday, so I am right on schedule, though most of you will read this on Tuesday.

Since Lilah turns six this week I’m going to have her as my theme and list five things I love about Lilah.

1. Lilah and her sweet temperance and love towards me. Sometimes it’s overwhelming how much love she showers me with love, but I still appreciate it.
2. The morning cuddles she gives me. She’s willing to miss watching PBS so we can have time together.
3. She’s always a willing helper with carrying things in and bringing me something I might need.
4. Lilah’s vocabulary. She has an extensive vocabulary and usually uses her words correctly and it’s fun to listen to her talk.
5. Lilah’s patience in doing the play. She is so excited about it but it has been rough at times with the sitting around and waiting. I should mention it’s her overall patience that I love, but the play is the thing we’re all having to have the most patience with at this time.

Plus, a favorite moment I’ve had with her lately is seeing her look in the mirror after I apply her stage make-up. She goes and looks in the mirror after I apply each separate thing while I’m getting the next one out, ie. I put on her mascara and she goes and checks it out and gives a satisfied look and a smile while I get the eyeshadow out and then looks at herself after each step till we’re done.

I love you Lilah and I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

1. A wonderful husband who lets me have me time, even though I’m not home 4 nights a week.
2. I’m grateful to be apart of the play.
3. Scary dreams. Well, I’m not thankful for scary dreams, but I’m thankful that I can comfort my daughter after she has scary dreams, and it’s kinda fun to have her in bed afterwords.
4. Good conversation.
5. Being able to share my sewing talent by making costumes. I’ve put a lot of time into them, but I’m happy to be able to help even if it means my house is a mess and I’ve been super stressed! It’s all worth it in the end. I think it will be anyways.

1. Talks with my husband late at night.
2. Children who forgive so easily.
3. Summer barbecue’s.
4. Good friends to talk to, because I can talk a lot.
5. Caller ID. I love being able to screen out annoying phone calls.

1. Those who have died in wars past.
2. Time to teach my daughters about Memorial Day.
3. Time with my family.
4. The beautiful outdoors, even if it’s really dusty.
5. Becoming one year older and hopefully wiser too.

1. To have my Ozian costume finish, relatively, I just a few hand things that need to be done then I’ll put a picture up.
2. My supportive husband who has help me through this craziness and we still have 4 weeks of it.
3. Movies that occupy my girls. (Don’t worry they only watch one a day, unless Daddy’s home, they watched two on Sunday.)
4. Good friends.
5. Playing on-line games with my sister.

1. My wonderful husband.
2. My wonderful daughters.
3. 80 panels sewn only 40 to go.
4. A mostly empty sink.
5. Hearing Lilah read.

What I’m not grateful for: An inconsistent internet connection. It seems whenever I want to relax and do things it’s down. Maybe it’s trying to tell me to sew more.

1. Spring fruits.
2. Spring Birthdays.
3. Time with my family.
4. Kid songs that I enjoy listening to.
5. Watching my children grow, even though they’re growing too fast.

1. To be free of my yucky sinus infection. (Jon and I can sleep in the same bed again now that I’m not snoring anymore!)
2. Afternoons at the park.
3. The earth and all the wonderful things is supplies us so we can survive.
4. Baby smiles.
5. Friends willing to help me make costumes for the play or watch my kids so I can make costumes for the play.

1. To be a parent to two wonderful girls.
2. Not having a baby at this hectic time in my life. (Even though I am baby hungry.)
3. Air conditioning in both my car and house.
4. Good friends.
5. Being able to breath through my nose again, mostly anyways.