30 days of Thanks: Day 30

Today I'm thankful that this boy finally lost his front tooth!  He's been agonizing about it for about a week now. Why was he nervous about losing his front tooth, you ask? 

 Because he was afraid it would hurt? Nope. 

Because it would bleed? Nope.

We had this conversation about 25 times in the last week. 

"Will I look different?" 

"No, you'll look the same. You'll just be missing a front tooth." 

"But what if I don't like how I look without my front tooth?!" (sniff, sniff)

"Keaton, it will be fine. You'll look great." 

"But, I don't want to look DIFFERENT!!"

*TEARS*

Finally, tonight. It was hanging on by the tiniest thread. I finally convinced him that it would be better if he could lose it at home instead of school.

I told him to smile and I would take one last picture of him with his baby front tooth.

 Then, he very determinedly walked into the bathroom and pulled it right out. 

You would have thought he would have just given birth or something - with all the moaning and joyful, relieved sobs.

"So, how does it look?

Different. But, he decided he likes how he looks! 

Bad news though. The other front tooth is loose too.

"But, what if I don't like how I look with BOTH front teeth missing?
What if I look weird?
What if no one likes me anymore? 
(sniff, sniff)
What if I look like a BEAVER when my grownup teeth come in?"

*TEARS*
 

30 Days of Thanks: Day 29

Today, on Sunday, I'm thankful that we live in a country where we are not forced to worship in secret or study Scripture in private. I'm also so thankful for our church family at Crossroads Presbyterian. Wonderful sermon this morning by one of our elders with a focus on giving. So convicting! 

Since I have no coordinating picture, here's a funny that made me laugh yesterday - a most accurate depiction of how my kids (and sometimes my husband) act when they've lost something.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 28

Today I'm thankful that we decorated for Christmas! Mark was so excited when he woke up this morning. He came downstairs in his snow pants (it was 70* today), and said, 

 "I can't wait to get out the Christmas decorations and drink hot chocolate and watch Home Alone!" 

 

Because of Sailor and because we are going to be out of town for two weeks over the holidays, we opted for an artificial tree this year. It's only 6 ft. tall and we have to keep most of the ornaments on the top half of the tree, so Sailor cannot reach them. It's not the prettiest tree we've ever had, but the boys had a blast decorating it.

And Sailor had a blast UN-decorating it.

 We finished off our night with popcorn and  "Home Alone," which has become our traditional kick off the holidays movie.

Sailor loves the tree. She just kept pointing at it saying "Oh! Oh! Oh!"

Let's the Christmas Season begin!!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 27

Today I'm thankful for another unseasonably warm day! We had some more playground time and soaked in this warmth while it lasts - I know it can't last much longer!

Sailor loves the playground!

I'm also thankful we were able to meet Daddy after work and visit the National Portrait Gallery. There was so much to see there - we barely scratched the surface. Keaton very much enjoyed the Presidential Gallery (of course). And Sailor had fun practicing her walking skills! Can't wait to go back again without kids! So many cool FREE places to visit in DC!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 26

Today I'm thankful for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day at home with my family. We enjoyed the beautiful weather outside and rode our bikes to the school playground. Later, we headed over to the Wischmeiers for a beautiful Thanksgiving feast! So thankful to the Lord for always giving us such great friends to spend holidays with when it is impossible for us to travel to family (Scott works the day after Thanksgiving). We have SO MUCH to thank the Lord for this year.

I made the kids a Rice Crispie Treat "pumpkin pie" since they won't touch the real stuff. They LOVED it!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 25

Today I'm thankful for Brumbra - for many reasons, but specifically today because she taught me to  love the kitchen.  I love that even though she has so many favorites under her belt, she's always trying out a new recipe for special occasions. I'm not NEARLY as good of a cook as she is. But, my favorite kind of day is when I can turn on music, put on my apron, and make a total mess of my kitchen. Which is how I spent my day today! If  I could have spent the day with HER in the kitchen with me- it would have been perfect.

P.S. Christmas is in one month! AHHHHH!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 24

Today I'm thankful that this boy gets to be home for the rest of the week! Also, he told us tonight at dinner that he thinks he's ready to go before the pastor and elders and talk to them about joining the church! Wow!