"Through My Eyes."

I am... McKenzie

I wonder... if I will fly on a plane.

I hear... my sister screaming.

I see... me playing a violin.

I want... a violin.

 

I am... nice.

I pretend... to stop polution.

I believe... I'm going to be president.

I touch... the clouds.

I feel... amazing.

I worry... my sister won't get potty trained.

I cry... when I get hurt.

 

I am... good

I understand... if you hurt me it was an accident.

I say... "I hope."

I dream... that I can fly.

I hope... my sister will be nice to me.

 

--- photo taken on Mother's Day.

 

 

 

Sunday.

 

I had a wonderful mother's day.  I felt celebrated, appreciated and reminded of my amazing important and precious role I have in the lives of my children and my husband.  I was showered in kisses and hugs.  McKenzie made a flower pot in her school class and Callie with the help of big sister made me the most special card.  I'll share later. 

Happy Mothers Day.

 

Being a mother is a calling to provide the best of yourself in unimaginable ways.  Children rely on us... flaws and all... for practical, spiritual and emotional well-being.  Being a mother to me has been an utterly surprising awakening of strengths I didn't know that I possessed and a revelation of weaknesses I'd rather put aside. 

 

I'ts been far too long since I've had new photos of me with the kids.  All I want today is a little carefree time to play around an open field and Matt behind the lens for a change so that I might be a bigger part of the kids' photo memories.  That and a "white chocolate mocha" from Starbucks.

 

Blessings to the Moms.  I celebrate you.  I celebrate with you.

A Question From McKenzie.

McKenzie asked me this question yesterday:  "Can guinea pigs give you the swine flu?"  (the "swine influenza" or swine flu is a type of flu that normally only affects pigs.  The symptoms in humans can include high fever, cough, runny nose, cough and body aches.)  Recently there has been a lot a talk on the news about this new flu and how it affects people. 

 

In response to McKenzie's question, I told her that she does not have to worry about her pets giving her any viruses. 

Be Free.

"Eventually I discovered for myself the utterly simple prescription for creativity: be intensely yourself.  Don't try to be a success; don't try to do pictures for others to look at - just please yourself." - Ralph Steiner

 

I took this photo of Callie at a Central Point school, while McKenzie was in a soccer game last Saturday.  She could swing in this position for hours.  So carefree and content with herself.

Today Is Everyday...

 

Everyday there is something to be learned from the kindness of strangers, generous acts of others, from mistakes, from each success as well as the failures.  Not everyday is a good day.  Sometimes we snap at our kids (which I find myself doing frequently as the day is coming to a close and I hate myself for this), we hesitate too long on decisions, we're overwhelmed by life, and sometimes we just forget to stop in the middle of our own chaos and reflect.  I believe in karma, I believe that even though we might make mistakes, we are all good people.  I think good people screw up, I screw up quite frequently, but I also believe that it is in those moments that we learn the greatest of life's lessons.  That changing the negative course of your actions is as simple as doing the right thing.  The universe has a way of teaching us and reminding us of these most important messages in life.  I am trying to surround myself with positive energy and and understanding that everday offers with it the chance to be the best we can be.  Today is everday.

 

After McKenzie got out of school, I took the girls to get their hair cuts.  The lady gave them french braids and I love, love, love it.  Even though some of these photos were over-exposed, I absolutely adore their yummy faces.

 

 

She's 4!

Amazing how time flies. Just seems like yesterday that I gave birth to this little one. And in the blink of an eye, she's now 4. Incredible!

The day started of (May 1, 2009) with the making of blueberry muffins. Yum! My grandmother is in the hospital, so we took a trip over to Grants Pass to pay her a visit. I know how very much she wanted to spend the day with us. The night before, I made a double batch of manicotti and took some over to my grandpa along with the muffins I made this morning. McKenzie had her school spring concert this afternoon. Matt was able to go and video her class, while Callie and I made a stop to Wendy's to get lunch. I was starving due to the fact I neglected to eat breakfast and Callie was also very cranky due to the fact she was hungry herself (don't worry, she ate a couple muffins this morning). After arriving home, Callie opened her presents with the help of big sister (Callie was kind enough to let McKenzie open one of her gifts). She got a puzzle and a couple Playmobile circus sets that she is absolutely loving. I let the girls play while I made the birthday cake. Girls got a chance to hold the guinea pigs while the cake cooled. They each had their own mini cake to frost and birthday girl took great pleasue in getting a head start at cake testing.

Ok, I'm so tuckered now. Going to head to the shower and then do some reading in bed. We have an early day in the morning. McKenzie has a soccer game in Central Point at 8:30am. No sleeping in for me.