By now most of you know the deal...this is Not me! Monday, where I reveal the things I have not been up to this past week. MckMama, over at my charming kids, is responsible for this blog carnival.
I have to tell you that it is not me that is sitting here dreading every minute of trying to come up with something clever, funny, and embarrassing to post about. Uh uh, no way. I am in such a chipper and go get 'em mood this morning. You would be saying to yourself, "Wow, what a genuinely great attitude she has!" So, it was not me this morning that felt totally convicted when Jessie Dawn at intense blessings nominated me for a blog award. One of the rules for her nominations was to pick a "blog which show great attitude and/or gratitude!" So, it is not me knowing that it was God reminding me to perk up since he has given me all the joys of life this morning: My favorite kind of weather (POURING rain outside...and being up on this mountain makes it a million times more beautiful), quiet and still children this morning, a pregnant belly stuffed with the little girl we have prayed for and longed for. Life is good. So, it is not me still feeling drained from a long weekend. Because, that would mean I did not learn my lesson. By the way, thanks to Jessie Dawn for the super cool award. Honestly, it did make me feel loved and it made me feel like God always has His hand over me...reminding me that HE loves me like no other. Plus, since I am a lemonade freak...well, it was just so fitting. Jessie Dawn, you are too kind, Sister!!!
It was not me yesterday sitting in the coziness of my parents home wishing I was six again. Of course, I love being an adult and cherish all the responsibilities and demands that come with growing up. I was totally not wishing that I was in pigtails again and having my Mom sit on the couch reading me a children's bible book in Spanish, while my little sister, Amanda, sat on the couch next me, fidgeting and wondering when she could get up and go play with her toys. It is not me missing her terribly as the 10 year anniversary of her going to be with the Lord passed this weekend. I do want to say that knowing she is with Jesus is the ultimate comfort. Knowing I will be with her again does bring me peace. However, although I am not sad, I do miss that girl all the time.
It was not me at Costco this past week, checking out all the cute little Carter dresses and jammies for our little Isabella Grace. And since that was not me, then of course it would not be me that proceeded to buy 2 little dresses, (polka dots and daisies, thank you very much.) and 3 pairs of jammies, because she would certainly NEED them!! In my defense, I will say that I bought larger sizes since my SIL would be saying, "But, I am throwing you a shower!!!" and they were all so reasonably priced, I just couldn't resist. Although, I already have a little girl, back then we couldn't afford to buy her anything, so this is my first opportunity to do the 'girl' thing. And Karizma was the only baby I did not get a shower for, so I am sooo looking forward to having a pink shower. It is not me wishing I could invite my bloggy friends, like Jennifer from Texas, or the other Jennifer from Kentucky...it wouldn't be a party without Kristi from Michigan. Something tells me that each of the girls would love some time in Cali. One day we will all have to not get together here on my mountain and not have a slumber party and not eat until we explode.
It was not me that decided that Zack is officially potty training now. Cold turkey. Walking around sportin' his Handy Manny underwear. It was not Zack that left a little present for us on the kitchen floor...thank God it was the kitchen, as we tried to direct him to the potty. And of course, it is not me that is incredibly proud that 2 of the 7 days last week, he stayed completely dry. I did cold turkey potty training with Miguel and Karizma, too, and with a baby coming in June, well, I need to have him out of diapers, asap. I am so not deliriously happy at the thought that he will be walking around in his tightie whitie's on a regular basis. No way do I delight in how adorable little tush's look in size 3t underwear.
Well, I better start doing something productive on this Monday. I never sit around in my robe and feel completely sluggish and like I don't want to do laundry at the beginning of the week. No way! I LOVE Mondays!!
4 comments:
How funny, yes that's a cute little bottom !!
Happy Monday !
Gotta love potty training!
My two year old is finally potty trained because I couldnt bear the thought of having four kids in diapers. So now I only have three which I guess isnt any better.
There really is not much cuter than a little boy in his first big boy pants. That picture is so precious. I cold turkeyed both of our boys, using the run around naked method.
I would be honored to have attended your baby shower for your precious little girl. You have every right to go pink crazy...I will live my pink dreams through you (and Jennifer from Texas and her precious Kate).
I smiled when you mentioned about being a little girl being read the bible in Spanish. I smiled because Aaron has been checking out books from library in Spanish and wanting me to read them to him (even though we are not a Spanish speaking household). I took eight years of Spanish growing up and I think he just likes the way the words sound.
Have a great afternoon. It is 63 and sunny here in Michigan and we've been out enjoying it all day. We're heading back out as soon as Aaron gets up from his nap.
So cute! I can't wait until Jacob is running around in his underwear. I think I am going to start after our big move! So, wish me luck, we will be doing this together! It was great to be there at the study last night with both of you.
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