bad day

i am so glad tomorrow is monday. isn't that an awful, sacrilegious thing for a working mom to say??? but we had a rough weekend in the carr household. which in our house means a four year old that won't stop whining and aruging, a one year old that won't stop screaming, a mom who doesn't know how to make either of them happy, and a husband who doesn't know how to make her happy (despite attempts with flowers and starbucks).

it was just that kind of weekend and it put me in a funk. a sad, can't-get-out-of-it funk.

here's to monday. and to His mercies renewing every morning. Lord, do we need them.

new soul

thank you, Jesus, for new life through your death and resurrection!

 (we had a shadow issue.)

 

we had a great Easter. we went to mass, something we have NOT been in the habit of doing since before we moved. so you know, about a year ago. so technically we are those people who show up only at easter. trying to change that though.

 

we went to the in-laws for dinner. it was lovely. a very relaxing day. fishing in the pond, food, fellowship. a beautiful day with family.

 

 (easter egg hunt at grammy's.)

 (perfect day to fly a kite.)

Lamentations 3:22-23   (The Message)

     God's loyal love couldn't have run out,

his merciful love couldn't have dried up.

     They're created new every morning.

How great your faithfulness!

      I'm sticking with God (I say it over and over).

He's all I got left.

 

you are my sunshine

a few realizations from vacation:

1) i don't want to be a stay at home mom. not now. maybe not ever.

2) i have the best in-laws in the whole world. they are fun, generous, and obsessed with my children. couldn't ask for anything more.

 (someone's been eating some cheeseballs.)

my in-laws were kind enough to take C on the plane with them. he hates the car. it's something i can't explain, but he does. and him in the car for 17 hours? well that just wasn't gonna happen. and J, well, he handled that car ride like a champ! no complaining. not once. which is why he's the perfect child.

the week was a perfect mix of sun, afternoon naps, books, and family. (i read the hunger games on vacation and can we just talk about it for a minute??? AH-MAZING. couldn't put it down. finished the second book then started the third book the other day.) 

J, my child who has hated baths since the day he was born, well that child swam like a fish! even let us dunk that little fuzzed head underwater. i was so proud!

 

 and C. i had that boy all wrong. after two days of trying to get him to play in the sand, found out kid loves the ocean, just like his daddy. sit that kid at the edge of the water and he will happily play and play and play.

we are so thankful to be able to get away and spend some precious time together.

 (j and his cousin, carson.)

and the day after we got home? we began to pack. this time to move. we bought a house. but more on that later. all three boys are sleeping and i have a book i need to read...

buzzin'

Good thing he has a round head...

i see the light

This week sucked. I had my first experience with strep throat. And that thing knocked me on my ass for about five days. Literally sucked the life out of me. On top of that, one of our cars broke down and cost a big 'ol chunk of money to be fixed. And then it was my birthday. I'm not a big birthday person. I don't love them or hate them. We don't go crazy celebrating, but it would have been nice to enjoy the gorgeous weather and the ice cream Steven had brought home.

The good news I guess is that we live in a world with antibiotics and personally, have a little bit of money saved for things like unexpected car troubles. And the weekend came and the sunshine stayed and the ice cream is still in the freezer.

So off to enjoy it all now...

 

come sweet day

we've had a couple of spring-like days in the last two weeks. the kind of days that make me feel like i've been in a state of mild depression all winter long because i forgot how wonderful life can be when the sun is shining, windows are down, and kids are playing in the backyard.

(excuse the pictures. i'm still learning my new camera!)

 (he's a little unsure of the grass.)

 (he's big, right? so big. kindergarten in the fall. holy moley.)

 (gah! those lips. all the time - those lips!)

 

 

and another one just because it's cute...

my favorite things

crosby's favorite things: walking everywhere, talking like a monster, eskimo kisses, bathtime, anything his big brother does.

crosby's least favorite things: watching other people eat, napping at daycare, long car rides.