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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Not a baby anymore


So.... Miss. Camea has an opinion. She likes this skirt. Even if it doesn't match, or even if she has already worn it 2 days in a row, she still wants to wear it. This cute top had little bloomers that still made her look like a baby, and was absolutely adorable. But she demanded to wear the skirt instead of the little pink shorts that "matched" it.

So... remember I said it made her look like a "baby". Well.... she has also informed us that SHE is not a baby and "THIS"(speaking of her doll) is a baby. And she is much bigger than the baby! Even though it is very cute to hear her say it, it is not as cute to realize it. I was listening to The FISH(our supposedly christian radio station, which I beg to differ, but that is a whole nother blog)and they were having parents call in to tell how special their kids were. But what really made me stop and listen is a lot of these parents were speaking of late teenagers or young adults. One mom said I cannot remember the day my son stopped calling me mommy..... but somewhere he did.... I immediately teared up, because I too cannot remember the day Kaleo stopped calling me mommy and I wish to remember when Camea does. When will I hear the last "mommy" come from her lips? Any comments? I would love to hear, if you have any stories of when your kids stopped calling you mommy.

And here's my big boy who doesn't call me MOMMY  anymore. But still gives me plenty of hugs, kisses and cuddles. I'll take all I can get because I'm sure that too will end eventually. :(

                             

Monday, June 4, 2012

Still in Love

Today marks 12 years of marriage with the only man I have ever loved. I can truly say each year I love my husband more. Even though we each find out more flaws about each other, I can say it is God who has kept this union intact. We celebrated our anniversary on Saturday in Laguna Beach. We had a great time hanging out at the beach and swimming at the pool. And even though it was less than 24 hours of just "us" time, I really cherished it.
 So just to keep it real.... No my husband isn't a hopeless romantic.... but I know he loves me. Ask me how I know? Because over the 12 years of being married he has tried to become a better husband. For example this year he said " on the way there lets just talk.... don't turn on the radio." I thought to myself, how sweet, then I panicked.... talk!? About what???! But I let him start the conversation and of course there was no problem after that. I can say over the years instead of falling into the trap of  letting little irritations ruin a good day, I have tried to look at the investment that could be made, instead of letting the devil take a withdraw.
So before this mini and I mean mini vacation, I decided to pray. Not that I don't usually pray for my marriage. But in my heart I knew that I had been very critical of my husband. Even though I think he is an awesome man of God and a great dad, funny, personable, generous, and just a fun person in general. I started to focus on the imperfections more than the good things. So I prayed, because I love my husband, and I received wise counsel years ago, which was this... you will never change your husband, but God can. And the truth is I love him just the way he is, because with my love and support  I know there is nothing he wouldn't do for me =)

Me and my Hubby