a girl, surrounded by boys...means

worms

yes, definitely my most favorite moment of the weekend. his pride. their curiosity. my horror combined amusement..(don't worry i was a snail collector as a child...we didn't only play with baby dolls. my middle sister though...she made us pick rolly pollies for her cause she wouldn't touch (growing up with two sisters and no brothers...it makes this having all boys thing really fun and definitely different!)

so this boy thing. it's kinda fun.

i love watching their beautiful father/son bond

 

planting. watching and tending. learning patience and trust. The quiet peace in the beauty of the unfolding of nature as it emerges into the beautiful. Watching my boys with their daddy gardening is one of my favorites. It beautifully symbolizes our Father's love and patience with us....it reminds me of...having childlike faith. and The faith of a mustard seed. The symbolism and their sweetness. It wraps around my heart and I curl up with it, like a good book.

we had a happy and healthy weekend (mostly healthy...dave has a bout of shingles, but he's on medicine and we're just gonna pretend that it never happened, because really who wants to talk about shingles?...)

we enjoyed....

sensory play with water beads (i'm all about them. they are the coolest!)

morning cuddles. early morning running. (feels good to be in a running routine again.) grocery trips with little helpers. warm soup. outside play. dirt and worms. long afternoon naps. church followed by future choir boy singing, a baby shower for twins consisting of an afternoon of girl talk. heavenly) happy play. healthy boys. music. home.

 he liked mama's homemade spinach/parmasean dip.

 captured on camera...happy boys at play (lasted but a good minute, but still.)

music therapy while swinging. he makes me proud everyday. love his dimpled smiles. and happy he's more regulated after a rough decemeber.

weekends are never long enough, but it's a short work week for me and that is making this a really happy monday!!!

hope everyone had a great weekend!