I've been digging and planting in the yard lately, and just love the smell of flowers, plants, and dirt. I thought it would be fun to list some of my favorite smells.
1. The smell of a newborn baby is one of the best smells in the world! There is just something about breathing in that newborn =)
2. I love the smell of homemade bread. The smell is almost as rewarding as taking that first bite of warm bread!
3. Love the smell of my hubby's cologne/body wash. It's just so, well, manly!
4. As I said at the beginning of this post I love the smell of flowers, plants, and dirt. We've been digging in our garden this morning and it is a sweet smell =)
5. Love the smell of a Fall night, so cool and crisp. And if there is a campfire too that's even better!
6. I just love the smell of my children after they've had a bath. Love to smell their clean hair!
7. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie ... enough said!
8. My mom's kitchen. It reminds me of my childhood and she is the best cook. No matter what she is cooking, it smells good =)
9. Mmmmm, love to smell grilled meat. When the neighbors are grilling it makes my mouth water for grilled food (our grill is "out of order" thanks to some birds nesting in it) !
10. Chocolate chip cookies (or any cookies for that matter)!!!!
What are some of your favorite smells?
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Losing a pet...
He gave the wettest "kisses". He had the worst smelling breath. He would get so excited when I came home that he would pee (well, okay, he got so excited no matter who the person was, that he would pee)! He yelped loudly whenever my kids would get in their high chair to eat (we have no idea why he did this!). And I miss him (and all of his quirks) every day....
We had to have our Jedi, our pet dog of over 11 years, put to sleep last December. It all started about two years previous to that, when he had a cancerous lump removed. Surgery was successful and he lived for almost another two years, enjoying good health. However, last October, he began to have signs that he was sick again. Unfortunately, the cancer was in his stomach this time, surgery would be thousands of dollars, and chances of him making it through were slim. We knew that once he started suffering badly we would have to make the painful decision to put him to sleep (if he didn't die on his own). And that is what happened after a hard night and morning back in early December.
I will never forget having to tell my dear, sweet girls the terrible news on that Sunday morning. There were many tears shed as we said good-bye. Watching each of my girls' hearts break, along with mine, felt like more than I could bear. Saying good-bye to Jedi, our pet of over 11 years, was so hard. It was an awful day.
It has already been 5mos. since we lost Jedi, and my girls still say things that Break. My. Heart. Last week, my 6 year old told us that every day since Jedi died has been the worst day of her life. We quickly reminded her that we have enjoyed many good days since he died, but we understand that she misses him terribly. She agreed that saving up her money and buying an American Girl Doll was a good day! My 3 year old occasionally tells me that she wants to see Jedi now, and see what he looks like. I quickly say that he looks like he's sleeping, and then turn away before she sees my tears. My 9 year old asks me why her sister (the 6 year old) always cries in front of us, since my 9 year old waits and cries in bed when she's alone. That thought breaks my heart. Then there is my 2 year old, who looks out the door where hubby last left with Jedi, and says "Jedi go? Jedi old, sick." This week when I was explaining to my 6 year old (who by far has shed the most tears over Jedi in front of me) that if someone says "My heart is broken" it's just an expression. Their heart isn't really broken in pieces. She replied, " Yea, except that my heart really is broken in half over Jedi." What could I say to that? And then there is this momma, who misses that wet, stinky, peeing, yelping companion so very much.
We had to have our Jedi, our pet dog of over 11 years, put to sleep last December. It all started about two years previous to that, when he had a cancerous lump removed. Surgery was successful and he lived for almost another two years, enjoying good health. However, last October, he began to have signs that he was sick again. Unfortunately, the cancer was in his stomach this time, surgery would be thousands of dollars, and chances of him making it through were slim. We knew that once he started suffering badly we would have to make the painful decision to put him to sleep (if he didn't die on his own). And that is what happened after a hard night and morning back in early December.
I will never forget having to tell my dear, sweet girls the terrible news on that Sunday morning. There were many tears shed as we said good-bye. Watching each of my girls' hearts break, along with mine, felt like more than I could bear. Saying good-bye to Jedi, our pet of over 11 years, was so hard. It was an awful day.
It has already been 5mos. since we lost Jedi, and my girls still say things that Break. My. Heart. Last week, my 6 year old told us that every day since Jedi died has been the worst day of her life. We quickly reminded her that we have enjoyed many good days since he died, but we understand that she misses him terribly. She agreed that saving up her money and buying an American Girl Doll was a good day! My 3 year old occasionally tells me that she wants to see Jedi now, and see what he looks like. I quickly say that he looks like he's sleeping, and then turn away before she sees my tears. My 9 year old asks me why her sister (the 6 year old) always cries in front of us, since my 9 year old waits and cries in bed when she's alone. That thought breaks my heart. Then there is my 2 year old, who looks out the door where hubby last left with Jedi, and says "Jedi go? Jedi old, sick." This week when I was explaining to my 6 year old (who by far has shed the most tears over Jedi in front of me) that if someone says "My heart is broken" it's just an expression. Their heart isn't really broken in pieces. She replied, " Yea, except that my heart really is broken in half over Jedi." What could I say to that? And then there is this momma, who misses that wet, stinky, peeing, yelping companion so very much.
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| Jedi looking disgusted being dressed in girls clothes! |
Monday, May 21, 2012
A simple tradition
Our last day of "school" will be this Friday. I feel like we just started our home school journey, and we are already wrapping up our 4th year! Our family has been so blessed with the gift of homeschooling. I love that my girls are learning together, with me, side-by-side, day after day. Love it! Is it always easy? No. Does it always go smoothly? No. Am I able to keep up with my housework as much as I want? No. Is it worth every hard, rough, messy day we've had? Yes!
We will be celebrating our last day of school with, are you ready for this, root beer floats! I started this "tradition", not knowing it would become a tradition, on my oldest daughters last day of Kindergarten. I just happened to buy stuff to have root beer floats to celebrate her last day of school. Then, as her last day of first grade was approaching, she asked me if I had the ice cream and root beer ready. That is how our tradition started, and continues to this day. I love how excited they get for this very simple treat. They started talking about it at least a month ago. I have the ice cream and root beer bought and now we are waiting for the last day of school, to enjoy our very simple treat! What do you do to celebrate the last day of school? What family traditions, no matter how simple, have you started for your family?
We will be celebrating our last day of school with, are you ready for this, root beer floats! I started this "tradition", not knowing it would become a tradition, on my oldest daughters last day of Kindergarten. I just happened to buy stuff to have root beer floats to celebrate her last day of school. Then, as her last day of first grade was approaching, she asked me if I had the ice cream and root beer ready. That is how our tradition started, and continues to this day. I love how excited they get for this very simple treat. They started talking about it at least a month ago. I have the ice cream and root beer bought and now we are waiting for the last day of school, to enjoy our very simple treat! What do you do to celebrate the last day of school? What family traditions, no matter how simple, have you started for your family?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
I'm back...
Life has been so busy adjusting to being a family of seven, but it has gone so incredibly good. The four big sisters amaze me with their willingness to help and love on their new sister. Let's just say there is something so special with having a baby in the house! It is such a gift to watch these little mothers in training!
Anyhow, just wanted to say that I'm back and planning on blogging as time allows (or as I make time for it!). I have a lot of different ideas in mind that I want to blog about. One of my first posts will be a bit sad as I share the hurt our family went through as we lost our dog, our special companion, in early December. You may want a tissue for that post, as I share some of the precious things my children have said as they miss their dog, Jedi. Looking forward to getting back in touch with the blogging world. Hope you stop back soon!
Anyhow, just wanted to say that I'm back and planning on blogging as time allows (or as I make time for it!). I have a lot of different ideas in mind that I want to blog about. One of my first posts will be a bit sad as I share the hurt our family went through as we lost our dog, our special companion, in early December. You may want a tissue for that post, as I share some of the precious things my children have said as they miss their dog, Jedi. Looking forward to getting back in touch with the blogging world. Hope you stop back soon!
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