I was quite the spectacle today.
My kids didn’t know what to do with themselves. When I laid down. On the couch.
Sophie snuggled up next to me, in her usual manner. Always lovin’ on mama.
Isabelle laughed at me. And poked me.
Shepherd played. And looked incredibly cute. Even in the mismatched duds. No making fun, folks. My husband is out of town. I am tired. Dog paddling in the icy waters, waiting for that rescue boat to come. Therefore I cannot be responsible for coordinating. Only making sure they have clothes on.
(Most of the time.)
(Most of the time.)
Jude gave me kisses. And told me he loved me. Then brought me the Pringles can. Lunchtime already?
Then he pushed his Thomas around. And smiled for me.
Then he pushed his Thomas around. And smiled for me.
Something about these smiles that makes a mama feel a whole lot better.
Oh, Stefanie, that was the CUTEST! Feel better soon!
Sorry to hear you're not feeling your best…such a cute post, though!
Get some rest (*try* to anyway!) & I hope you'll be back to your usual chirpy, energized self soon!
Here’s to hoping you feel better soon. At least you have a GREAT view. What cuties!
To CUte!!! No more info to pass on but I am paperwork mode this weekend!!!!! 🙂
Feel better
I could only imagine how beat you must be with dh out of town.
But, I gotta say, that’s quite a view from the couch!
I am going to confess…. I only have 2 and Jeff has been gone all week… And, now he is in PHX delayed due to the snow globe that I am sitting in right now! I am ready for a glass of wine after a long week with #1. So, if you would care to bring the crew over, I would be happy to let them run wild!!!! There is always a guest room for you my friend!!!
Hugs,
Diana
Oh, such a sweet perspective. One that I'm sure you don't get to enjoy very often. Being on the couch, that is.
Take care & I hope Chris gets home soon!
Ya okay, friend? Ya want me to send Alice from the Brady Bunch your way? When I find her myself, I’ll send her. After I use her services, that is! 😉
Hope you feel better soon and husband comes home soon!
Love you,
Laine
I’ve had the same view lately…and I so need to get up. The past few weeks, I’ve realized how much I’m missing when I’m not sick. 🙂
I so know what you mean! Strep last week kept me down for the count for a day and a half. And today?! I was so exhausted from Li’l Empress’s new early wake-up call that I laid down to nap. As soon as I fell asleep, she woke up with a shout! Not even a slow, cuddly wake up. Just shoutin’ in the monitor for Mama to get her up. Good times.
Tell Chris I said stop and buy a bottle of red wine and a pint Ben & Jerry's on his way home..You sound like you need it, my friend.
xoxo,
A
Sometimes a day on the couch really does help rearrange our perspectives! Dust balls and laundry beware….happy kiddos and rested Mamas come first!!
Blessings of health. I can only imagine how sucky it is with DH gone. I have done that before…but only with THREE!!
That looks like a really incredible view to me! You know, like, “ocean front” or “mountian top”!
I honestly don’t know how you do it! But I guess even “supermom” needs her rest. Today my 3 and half year old informed me: “moms are really strong, aren’t they mama?”
I think we all know the answer is a resounding YES!
I know those days of dog paddling…wish I could come and rescue you. Oh those smiling faces are just precious!!!! You have such beautiful and happy children. 🙂
Really cute pics! Hope Hubby comes home soon to relieve you!
I hope you feel better soon, and that your husband is home soon, too! Your kiddos are so cute!
Isn’t it so hard to take time for yourself sometimes, even when you really need it?! And no time for Moms to be sick, either. Remember: If Mama ain’t happy (and healthy!), ain’t nobody happy! 🙂
All the best,
Nicole A. in OH
Isn’t that the truth. Those smiles just make everything feel alright!
Hugs and here’s hoping that your clan stays smiley until your reinforcements come.
I just found out today that I have strep throat, so I took Clara Beth’s place on our couch since she is feeling much better now.
Here’s hoping we all feel better soon,
Robin
You have beautiful children with beautiful smiles. You’re a lucky mama!
Sweet! Can you send them to my house to take care of me now?
My reinforcement has been out of the country for two weeks but returns tomorrow. So I totally feel your pain…
I hope you are feeling better quickly. It’s hard to be sick when you are the only one at home.
Love the pictures though!! Too cute!
Sounds like you’re treading water over there! Clothes are clothes, no matching required on THOSE days. 🙂
Your children are just so lovely. I know that you don’t know me but your family inspires me so very often. Yes, I’m one of those blog lurkers! But with good cause, we are adopting from China. And many stories like yours have convinced my husband and I to apply for a waiting child. Thank-you for sharing your life with us and so many others. And thank-you for No Hands But Ours! We hope to contribute a God-sent story when our own special needs adoption is a reality!!!
hope you get some relief soon! way to keep your humor in the midst of weariness! and LOVED the sophie update!!!! she looks so much older in those gorgeous photos!
Check you email. I asent you an invite to the private blog.
It may have gotten spam’d.
Let me know if you don’t have it.
xoxo,
A
Oh! I just did that for the first time ever too because I was so sick! Isn’t it funny how the kids react! My kids started covering me in dish towels (their version of a blanket, I guess). Hang in there…
Best pictures! So cute…. It is hard to lay down…. AA wants to climb all over us! More face, touching and loving time!
Hope you can get some rest!
Alyzabeth’s Mommy
And what a fabulous view you have. 🙂 Surrounded by cuteness!
Hope your feeling much better now!! Enjoyed the pictures of your little ones:)
Karen
The beautiful little faces make me smile from miles away , I can only imagine how they make you smile from the end of the couch!!!
Love and blessings, Kristy
Hope you got some rest!
What a SWEET view! Hope you're feeling better.
& Thanks for your sweet comment!
How SWEET!!!!! 🙂 Beautiful babes loving their Mama!
Melissa