Mommy's Guardian's

The kids advised they are going to protect me from the bad guys. Clearly, they are armed for the job.

The Diva and The Gentleman

Yesterday, NyCee asked if she could wear a pair of dangling earrings along with her scarf to church. I sent this picture to her Nana Ida in Texas. I laughed because NyCee added accessories to her outfit just like her Nana would.

Yesterday evening we were leaving for church. The kids went to the garage and walked to the van. I followed shortly after. I noticed my door was opened but thought the kids crawled in through that door. When I got in the car and sat down, Tyler said, "Mommy, I opened the door for you because I am a gentleman." And blinked his eyes as if he was winking.   That little boy is quite the charmer already.

"Mommy, I will do it because I am a gentleman."

Lately, Tyler has been doing more things for himself. He ends every reason for doing things himself with the statement, "Because I am a gentleman." Today, he asked for a snack. The snacks are on the lower shelf of the pantry so that they kids can reach them. Tyler wanted goldfish which requires a small cup. I was sitting on the couch watching TV. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Tyler climbing on the counter to open the cabinet with the small cups.

When I asked what was he doing? He simply replied, "I am getting a bowl for my goldfish because I am a gentleman."  He was able to climb on the counter because he retrieved the step stool out of the bathroom.  He climbed up, sat down, opened the cabinet, got the cup, closed the cabinet, jumped down and got the goldfish.  Next, I am going to teach him how to make breakfast for his sister.

H-O-T

I am SO glad God had a redemptive plan for mankind.  It is 113 degrees today.  It is H-O-T!!  Hell is hot and dark.  That is not an option I recommend anyone exercise.  Share the love of Christ with someone today!

Her First Semi-All Nighter

Last night, NyCee asked if she could stay up and watch TV.  Sure, why not?  It is summer vacation.  Around 3a, she came in my room and asked me to turn off the TV because she was sleepy.  Well, I had to wake her up about 10a because Tyler had a doctor's appointment.  She replied, "Mommy, I am so tired from all the TV."  HAHAHA!  Now, at 5:35p, she is taking a little power nap. 

Bonus: Today, I went to the furniture store and found the perfect entertainment center for my family room area.  It is the one I have been wanting for about a year.  I did not want to pay $1200 for it.  I got it for the lovely price of $398.00! Brand new.  The sales man checked with his manager on the price.  Apparently, it was supposed to be $898 but someone marked it $398.00.  The manager ripped off that tag so fast your head would have spun around.  Oh well.  I got it for $398.00.  I LOVE God and the favor His bestows on my life.  YIPEEE!!!!!!!!!!

My Big Helper

NyCee has a chore chart in her room.  She earns stickers for completing her assigned chores.  She has now discovered the wonderful world of "bonus" sticker.  She earns a bonus sticker by completing a task without being asked.  Yesterday, she made her brother's bed.  Today, she asked to help wash the dishes after dinner.  She is an amazing little girl. 

NyCee Reading