Another Reason Why My People Rock

Not long ago I wrote about a quote I had heard on the radio that really stuck with me. Low and behold, a little package arrived at work today. There was no note and no name of a sender. In it was this magnet..


Thank you to my wonderful mystery friend for my very meaningful gift. We've hit a pretty rough patch and seeing this every day will bring us much needed comfort, for sure.

Perfect Moment Monday

I Capture
Perfect Moments.

Perfect, indeed.

Lions, Tigers and.. Giraffes?

OH MY!



Photo Captured: Two little giraffes awaiting the Zoo Keeper's (DH) return from work.

Top 5 Toons

Being relative newbies to the current world of children's cartoons DH, Nantie and I have been scratching our heads over some of the programming. Seriously, what are the writers on?? I've already lamented over the shows that make my skin crawl. That's right all you SpongeBob, FlapJack and Wiggles fans.. we are in total disagreement over quality tv for kids.

That being said, we've delighted in some new-to-us kid shows. Here are my TOP 5 favorites.


#5...
Tigger & Pooh: Classic old (and new) friends revamped.



#4...
Charlie & Lola: Completely darling.


#3...
Little Einsteins: A wee bit annoying but the end result is worth it. Lots of good learning goin' on.


#2...
The Imagination Movers: My answer to The Wiggles (*Shiver*). The Twins and I dance around the room to their songs. Total fun with really cute guys (not like the creepy ones that nightmares are made of).


and Number 1 All Time New Favorite is..


Drum roll, please..

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HANDY MANNY!
Where do I start? All I can say is move over Bob The Builder... Seriously, I could go on and on..


Yep, they are all on the Disney Channel. I am aware Nick Jr has a couple good ones out there but these are hands down new favs.

On the flipside, I finally sat down and watched part of an episode of Hannah Montana... and still not getting the big whup over her. If anyone would care to shed light over that mystery, please share!

Watch What You Wish For...

The upside: Our meeting was cancelled due to the storm.
The downside: I got the call 1 block away from the office.

For reals.

I left way early to get there on time only to be turned around. Of course, work is an hour in the other direction (when you can drive the speed limit-- or a weee bit over as in my case).

For the record, it is possible to be peeved and relieved all at the same time.

Bring On The Blizzard

It has been a dry winter here in the foothills of CO and statewide, as well. We're way below the norm for moisture/snow for this time of year. It was 70+ degrees last weekend and everyone was running around in shorts playing outside. With the tease of spring what could that possibly set us up for?

Why, a blizzard of course!

Last night's winter storm watch is now a blizzard warning. I have no complaints other than I am taking the morning off for a meeting at DSS and will be driving in it. Not cool. Like the smart little former Girl Scout I am I did gas my car up after work yesterday (and let me mention I got $.60 off thanks to my Safeway points-- I paid $1.23 a gallon .. WOOHOO!!). We've currently got a couple of inches of white stuff on the grassy areas and it's coming down in a big way.

The one really crummy thing about fostering to adopt is that you cannot discuss the case. It's the whole privacy thing. I am bursting at the seams wishing I could tell ya'll what's going on. Instead I ask that you keep us in your prayers and good thoughts today. Honestly, I'm rather dreading it.

Secretly I hope it snows so hard we can't make it.. heehee

2 Steps Forward..

.. and NO steps back (this week anyway!). YAY!

When Jack and Jill moved in 2 months ago they couldn't count past 3. Last night both proudly counted to 10! It may sound minuscule to some but it means the world to us. Between home and preschool we've all worked hard at getting them up to speed.

They have made huge strides in so many areas.. it's like watching two little flowers blossom.

:o)

Guest Post

Our friends over at Experiencing Motherhood were kind enough to ask me to be a guest writer. Surf on over and check out their totally cool site!!

Reflecting

I've listened to Chuck Swindoll at Insight For Living during my commute for gosh, 15 years now. It's a great way to start the day and this morning he something really simple that stuck with me. It went something like..

"Nothing touches you before first passing through the fingers of God."

In these days that have us spinning and the uncertainty of tomorrow, I find great comfort in that.

Just thought I would share. :o)

A Quickie Update...

I'm back to work this week but have neglected my little blog (I'm seriously running at 85%.. give or take). I've got some cool awards brags (thanks ladies!) and other things to write about but it all takes focus (and I have none). I'll get up to speed this weekend, I double dog swear.

We have some big stuff happening in the next few weeks (court and meetings) and I'm a little freaked. The kids could literally go home in the next three weeks. No joke. From what we can gather from the social workerese (IE: their smoke and mirrors jargon) we're fairly confident their mom is pulling it together and maintaining. Talk about emotions being pulled in two different directions. Compassion makes us happy for her but hey, we're human. We will be crushed if/when they go. This blog will be chock full of "whoa is me's" I guarantee it.

That's what I call a fair warning.

In the meantime, I will stand over them as they sleep and say little prayers for them. We will marvel at their angelic, sleeping faces and not take any of our time for granted. They are precious and we are so very blessed to have the honor of being a small part in their lives.

.. And I solemnly swear to try to remind myself of all that in the middle of unexplainable melt downs ..

;o)