the dinner table was very busy tonight…
we had double and triple-dipping in the homemade salsa…
little voices chiming in together reviewing the lessons learned in school today…
adam made several attempts to finger-paint with my guacamole…
and mia rehearsed over and over again how she would appear as the little mermaid and say “trick or treat” with her famous beautiful smile and big eyes…
the food was good…but the moments…those tender moments as an observer of the beauty around that table tonight were some of the most delicious in a while…
I sat there feeling as though I opened my eyes for the first time in a while and saw my kids…
how beautiful they were…how beautiful they are…
I was filled with gratitude that we are a family…forever…
I tried to fight back tears, but my heart just let go of them…In a moment, I was given such a firm reminder of how incredibly blessed I am to have the people in my life who I love.
the days have been busy…filled with loads of fun…funny things have been happening this week…
my kids well…this sweet little gal…has had me on my toes
in fact, if you were to read my Ava’s “to-do” list for the week…it would read like this:
Friday: Spray entire can of hair spray out in living room creating a magical cloud of sweet smelling magic. Be sure carpet gets real sticky and crusty. Make the room smell like a beautiful cloud of white nectarine. check.
Saturday: Sprinkle entire container of pink glitter in living room…be sure to get on couch, piano, pillows, carpet, and little sister. Make the room a dreamy magical fairy land. So pretty that all guests will think they are in a princess heaven. check.
Sunday: Assist Mia in making powdered sugar cupcakes in living room. Ingredients needed: nearly the entire box of powdered sugar and loads of giggles.check.
Monday: I think I will let momma regain sanity. check.
Tuesday: Sneak into kitchen cabinets and get food coloring to make momma’s magical colorful abelskeviers. Recruit little sister to be kitchen assistant or partner in crime…whichever you prefer. Colors needed: blue, yellow, red, and green. Hide behind piano and attempt to open without mommy noticing the house is really quiet….
THANK GOODNESS…I was quick today and kept a close eye on them…I got to the food coloring right before they opened those bottles…*gasp* I can only imagine what damage that would have done!
Needless to say…Ava and I are working out some kinksand I am working hard to keep her busy and keeping my eye on her
in other news…
My little guy will be 6 months soon…
I can’t believe how fast he is growing…he is the love of my life…I feel so blessed to be his momma and he is one of the happiest souls I know…
he is crawling…sitting…well…for a few seconds at a time
we are so blessed!
i will be peeking in with some more sneak peeks of some photography work I have been blessed with!
have a beautiful night!
xoxo
Tonya
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