I'll start with a funny kid story tonight. Grace was upstairs watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, I was downstairs doing some work. The I heard Grace calling me on her Barbie cash register microphone, "Mommy, please come to the front desk. Mommy, please come to the front desk." Where does she hear this stuff? She needed me to come up to tell me that she would like to go to Target and buy the movie Frosty the Snowman.



Anyway, last night as I was writing the blog...I was crying and letting out all my frustrations in my tiny little computer nook. At that time, I heard a knock at the door. I didn't want to answer because I was a mess but Cory and the kids were playing downstairs and couldn't hear. They knocked again and I went to the door. It was a beautiful girl bringing us some bars-2 different kinds in fact, from her family. It seems that in those low moments-someone always stops by, sends an e-mail, text, or calls. It picked me up and gave me the strength to dry my tears and finish the evening with a family movie night. Thank you for thinking of us and for your impeccable timing! The bars were delicious by the way. The kids were crazy about them (me, too).

It also helps that Cory and I are getting prepared for a long weekend away in Scottsdale, AZ. We are flying out Thursday and returning on Monday. We are looking forward to the alone time and being able to just pay attention to each other. Like all parents, we are always busy taking care of our kids and there is little time left over for ourselves. Especially at this time in our life, it is really important to stay connected and give ourselves the opportunity to focus on each other. The kids are really excited to stay at Sherri's. Every time we get into the car she asks if we are going to Sherri's. Holden is really excited about getting to 'skip' school for 3 days. Sherri plans to bring them to Ella's school for lunch one day and both of my kids are so excited to eat at school..woohoo!

I just want to let people know as well that if you have not received a thank you card or if you have received double I apologize. I tried to keep it all organized and check off as I wrote some but I slipped up. I was having dejavu when I wrote some cards out today. Just know that I am appreciative of EVERYTHING! There is a huge, long list of people to thank and I will get to everyone...eventually. Thanks for understanding:)