Practicalities

Sometimes when you're little and sick there are certain things you can't go without...

Sometimes when you're little and sick there are certain things your mom can't go without...

Poor Hallé had her first huge cold since Sept and unfortunately it was the first now that both her ear tubes have fallen out.  In my words...her eustachian tubes flunked big time.  i'm thankful for dr's and medicine but praying those little ears make it through allergy season without having to go back in for surgery or too many rounds of antibiotics.

Polka dots, Stripes, & Super-Stars

This is a  memory i love. Hallé patiently waiting for Eden to round the corner walking home from school...She does this often and they scream and run to hug each other.

Although I'm very partial to using black and white photos over color almost everytime; there was no possible way for a black and white to capture the red cowgirl boots that Eden used to proudly romp around in as well...accompanied by the pastel polka dotted shirt and pink striped pants she chose for herself today.  Please note that if you ever hear me fighting with my kids or losing it with them...it's purposeful and a battle i chose...because if it's not clear by now, clothing is NOT a battle i've chosen (well i've chosen it a few times stupidly but i lose happily; it's not worth it)  i adore their whimsical and confidant wardrobe choices at home or to the grocery store. I still have to step in when they sometimes pick their birthday suits (ok..often for hallé as erin fay frequently points out!) As a mom I like to dream about what this will look like in them as they grow older...bold, confidant, not concerned about what others think,  secure, able to laugh at themselves & make others feel comfortable & included, decisive, seeing the beauty within themselves of a loving spirit the way God does .....  i can dream.  i'm more than aware of the hormonal closet raiding wars that most likely await us.   i will visit this post when that day comes and remind myself of these free spirited clothing days and their anticipation for each others arms after a long day apart.

The girls watching the Olympics

(yes erin,  i'm aware and have no explanation that once again hal is naked?)

Hallé watched the ski jumping event with me and said "i'm going to do that. i will be so good. take me to that hill and put those on my feet so i can go up in the air for a long time too mom."

I was like "hal, mommy would get nauseated just standing at the top of that hill thinking of being up in mid air at that height free falling, but if you're ever the best, i'll go and be brave." she said: "i will be, just trap those 'ki-ing fings on my feet and i will go up so high and it will not be 'cary for me."

Eden had her friend get to stay for a sleepover here and had fun getting fancy...

Hallé too....