Living with a 7 year old!

A few nights ago Jack and I were chatting before his bedtime. I asked him what was the most important thing to do before finding a girl to marry....thinking this would be a perfect opportunity to cement some important truths in his little mind. His response:
Find a BEAUTIFUL ring and then ask her "will you marry me".
Awww...he is such a little romantic that whoever gets him better appreciate it or else...

My Sweet Little....

Do I dare say , Fallen Angels?

Living with a 2 year old...

If I can say one thing about my little Tyke - he is NEVER lukewarm. Hot or cold you will never wonder where he stands on any given issue. He can be sweet as sugar and melt your heart - he can be loud and obnoxious and make you want to pull your hair out. Yesterday was just "one of those days". I decided to record a couple of things mainly so that when he is older I can read this to him and tell him to re-consider any thoughts on having his own child!

7:15 a.m. - Matt laying in my bed crying and yelling "I want my fish"!!!! (me) "What fish Matthew? I don't know what you are saying. Are you saying F I S H?? (matt) "I WANT MY FISH!" (me) "Where is it?". (matt) In the trunk! I'll spare you the rest of this exchange because we just kept going back and forth since I had NO idea what he was talking about. Fast forward 30 minutes and we get into the truck - (matt) "MY FISH!!!!". Puzzle solved. A friend had given him some happy meal toy and it was a plastic looking robot fish? Ok - fast foward another 30 min. and we are back home. Thoughtful mommy brings in the fish, lays it on the table and says "there's your fish Matt-matt". (matt screaming) "Its NOT A FISH!". Oh I give up!

But that's not all. After we dropped Laila off and were heading down to Jack's school Matthew says "Where's Laila". (me) "She's at school". (matt) "NO she's not!" (me) Ok then where is she Matthew?" (matt) no response. (jack) "Where is she Matt-matt?" (matt screaming) I don't know! Quit talking to me. OH MY GOSH!!!!!". (me) "We don't say that!" (matt) OH my gosh!!!!". (me) "We don't say that Matt. Say oh my goodness". (matt) "OH MY GOODNESS!"

Thankfully he quickly went to a friends house where I'm told he was good. I have my doubts!

Living with a 9 year old

Laila (at 7:30 a.m.) "Mom, why do you have a tattoo when the Bible says
that you are not supposed to mark your body?"

Kiepersol Harvest Festival

We took the kids to Kiepersol Estates and let them stomp grapes, make cork crafts, walk a wine trail and generally, just run around outside.

It is a beautiful place and the weather was perfect. Guess the kids won't have to put '"grape stomping" on their bucket list.

Kolaches - Texas Style

Every time I say how much Jack likes Kolaches to one of our friends/family "up North" I have to then launch into what a Kolache is here in Texas. They are NOT the same south of the Mason-Dixon line that is for sure. To be fair, I like both versions.

"Northern Kolaches" - these are a pastry type cookie with fruit/jam type filling sprinkled with powdered sugar. My Mom makes these and they are delicious!

"Southern Kolaches" - I'll never forget the first time someone asked me if I wanted a Kolache and then handed me a bun with a hot dog in it! Now, that is understating what they really are because, as my sons well tell you, they are god's gift to breakfast! The buns are actually very soft and light and inside is a goo of cheese and warm lil' doggie. About a year ago I searched and search for a recipe to make my own. FINALLY, after learning all about Czech influence here in TX, I found a recipe that is pretty much dead on: Homemade Sausage Kolaches

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My Childrens Songs

I have had a song for each child that just seemed to "fit"
and I would sing it to them when they were babies.

Laila:
It was no accident me finding you Someone had a hand in it Long before we ever knew Now I just can't believe you're in my life Heaven's smilin' down on me As I look at you tonight I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars He sure knew what he was doin' When he joined these two hearts I hold everything When I hold you in my arms I've got all I'll ever need Thanks to the keeper of the stars



Jack
Never has there been and never again
Will there be another you
Fashioned by God's hand
And perfectly planned
To be just who you are
And what He's been creating
Since the first beat of your heart
Is a living breathing priceless work of art and..I can see the fingerprints of God When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God And I know it's true You're a masterpiece That all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of God

This week I realized that I hadn't found "that" song for Matthew yet. I happened to be flipping stations when I heard this song and thought it perfect.

Matthew:
Even when you´re gone Somehow you come along Just like a flower poking through the sidewalk crack and just like that You steal away the rain and just like that Don´t know how I lived without you Cuz everytime that I get around you I see the best of me inside your eyes You make me smile like the sun Fall out of bed sing like bird Dizzy in my head spin like a record Crazy on a Sunday night You make me dance like a fool Forget how to breathe Shine like gold buzz like a bee Just the thought of you can drive me wild Ohh you make me smile Don´t know how I lived without you Cuz everytime that I get around you I see the best of me inside your eyes You make me smile You make me dance like a fool Forget how to breathe Shine like gold buzz like a bee Just the thought of you can drive me wild