Stitched By T

All's fine in 2009!

2009-01-03T21:30:00.002-06:00

Well...gonna make it a goal to blog about my stitching opportunities. Would like to see what I can make out of this...the designing processs and being creative...here's to being fine in 2009!

Project

2008-03-20T15:19:00.002-05:00

workin' on a project...not ready to share with the world yet...but very exciting. has to do with needle and thread...but not gonna say what kind of needle and thread. Will keep you posted...(ha ha get it...POSTed...) oooh, I need to get a life eh?

Nice night

2008-03-08T22:27:00.002-06:00

Kristi came over and we had a pleasant evening. I made homemade tortillas, refried beans and spanish rice. All turned out very yummy. Then we settled in and watched Harry Potter 1. All in all a nice relaxing night with a really great friend.

Thanks Kristi!

Blog Schmog

2008-02-27T21:12:00.000-06:00

I haven't updated my blog in a while....here's why: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchedbyt/?saved=1

Thanks and have a good night!

Pictures

2008-02-03T19:40:00.001-06:00

I couldn't get all the pictures I wanted onto my blog, so I posted them to my flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchedbyt/. Check it out if you want.

recent project of mine

2008-02-03T18:54:00.000-06:00

This is one of the recent projects I have made. It is a diaper bag and matches the baby bunting I made too. I also have a matching sweater and hat that I crocheted. I will post those in a bit.

Keep a look out.

2008-02-03T13:37:00.000-06:00

Finally, I was able to sinc up my digital camera and download all of the pictures from Christmas time.

Keep a look out for my new pictures of all the projects I have been working on these past couple of weeks. I went to take pictures just now, and realized that I have to charge up the camera's batteries. So I have to wait a little while longer.

Until then my friends!

Happy Super bowl day!

A little Jane Austen in 2008

2008-01-28T13:35:00.000-06:00

Last night, Daddy and Critterman settled down in bed to watch tv. I had been sewing all afternoon and wanted to finish the little bag I was making. All of a sudden the power went out. I'm talking pitch black. I had to use the light on the remote control to sorta see to the kitchen to find a candle and the lighter. Finally able to see, I stumbled into the bedroom to check on my guys. I think Ethan was a little distirbed by the complete blackout.

After about an hour or so, Brian and Ethan needed to go to sleep. After they were settled I lit 10 candles or so and started to continue reading "Persuasion" by Jane Austen. Reading by candlelight was pretty cool, I felt like I stepped back in time. Two minutes into my reading, the lights came back on. I was kinda disappointed, but it was fun too.

The Big 4

2008-01-28T13:19:00.000-06:00

Today is the 4th anniversary of the best day of my life. My little Ethan was born. Thanks to God for giving me such a good boy. He has his Daddy's eyes and the best little heart in the world.

Aside from Christ, he is the greatest gift I have ever received!

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Happy Birthday Stinkerdoodle boy!

Love,

MOMMY

Sew much fun

2008-01-25T17:09:00.000-06:00

Today, I wasn't feeling well. So I stayed in my jammies and skipped the workout and the weigh-in and stayed home. I watched tv and sewed. I made another cute little baby bunting and matching pillow, and a crayon carry bag for Critterman's birthday on Monday. Now I am going to curl up under a blanket and watch a movie. Early bed night too.

Littlest sis--is that a good enough post?

Good food for cold weather.

2008-01-20T14:04:00.000-06:00

Today, I made mini meatloaves, baked potatoes and cream corn for lunch. It warmed me right up--it's one of my favorites. Getting a little stir crazy here due to the cold weather.

What is your favorite "warm me up" meal?

Royal Edict

2008-01-16T20:39:00.000-06:00

The Blogging Queen, whose name shall be known only to me has give a royal edict that I am supposed to blog.

What to blog about? hmmm...well, I have discovered a new movie passion...JANE EYRE. Mr. Rochester is...(at the risk of sounding really cheesy!) DREAMY. If swooning were still in, I'd be the the number one swooner. My only disappointment was waiting so long to read the book/watch the movie.

My other blogging event is that the Jane Austen "movie of the week" has started on Masterpiece Theater. I highly recommend all the movies.

What is your favorite Jane Austen flick/book?

Merry Christmas

2007-12-21T10:48:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas to all my friends on blogworld. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your families.

Puter down

2007-12-10T12:35:00.000-06:00

Sorry no blogs for a while...my computer "puked" on me...so no blogs for a while...grrr...hate not having a computer...logged on the DH for now...so later gaters!

Movie

2007-11-29T00:42:00.000-06:00

Ok, Kristi and I have planned a movie night for the bloggers at my house.

How about Friday, December 7th 6:30 pm.

What should we watch?

Any ideas?

Lists

2007-11-28T21:05:00.000-06:00

Ethan started his first letter to Santa today. One of the things on his list was:

an orange with a peanut in it

Thanks Santa!

Latest Projects

2007-11-26T15:46:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures of my latest projects...

Exit Stage Left

2007-11-21T20:47:00.000-06:00

I just remembered something.

At Oklahoma...right before intermission Ethan had to do his duty. Needless to say our seats were right smack dab in the mdidle of the row. So we had to climb over fourteen people to our left to make our way to the BR. On our way back to the theater, Ethan pointed up and said, "Mom, that sign says EXIT". It did! It really did. I was floored. Way to go buddy.

(Get it Exit Stage Left)...tee hee

O-A-K-L-A-H-O-M-A

2007-11-17T23:28:00.000-06:00

Tonight, Ethan and I along with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Dan went to my high school's performance of OAKLAHOMA. It was really well done. It was actually a comination of high school and community, so I knew of few of the actors. Ethan, I think, really enjoyed himself. It was his first live performance. I went to East Central High School in Sandstone, MN. They just built a new K-12 school and it was Dan's and my first time in the new building. Can I just was WOW! They even have a pool!

That's all.

Another one

2007-11-15T06:34:00.000-06:00

So Sunday I returned home from a blissful weekend of sewing, food and laughing. The quilt retreat. What a blast. to view some of the projects the girls made click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisannie/

Needless to say, when I returned home, I returned to the land of neverending fevers. Yes, people we are on day 5 of E having a fever. Can I go back to WLBC? Please? Another four days of sewing! I don't think I can wait until March 08.

Ah, the trenches of mommyville! Gotta love it!

Favorites

2007-11-12T20:47:00.001-06:00

Well, next week the holiday madness begins. I love the holidays...Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas and the celebration of Jesus' birth. Love it all!

First up Thanksgiving.

We actually don't have plans this year for Thanksgiving, at least nothing set in stone. But I am dreaming of a lots of turkey, sweet potatoes, corn--and of course--chocolate mud pie (a tradition in our family).

What are your three favorite thanksgiving dinner must haves? Also, do you have any fun family traditions?

Tattle Tale

2007-11-07T07:44:00.000-06:00

Every morning I look forward to hearing Ethan get up and his little feet run into our room. He usually pokes me and asks"Mom, is it wake up time."

This morning Brian and I were up before our little superhero rose. I was sitting on the bed watching the morning news when Ethan came in and asked if dad was still downstairs. I said "no, he's getting ready for work. Go tell him good morning."

Brian said "Good morning buddy."

Instead of Ethan's usual good morning...he said "Dad, mom wouldn't read me a book last night." Brian smiled at me and asked, "Are you tattle tailing on mommy?"

Oops busted. But I did have a good reason...it was nine o'clock. I used my mommy power.

Seussical

2007-11-04T21:59:00.000-06:00

I talked to Sara Kessler tonight at Latte and she is preforming in Seussical the musical at the Phipps Center, which opened on 11/2. I would love to go. Anybody interested? Check out the website for times and tickets: http://www.thephipps.org/theater_productions.htm

So that reminded me of Dr. Suess Books. My favorite growing up was Fox in Sox, I always made my grandma from California read it whenever she came to visit us. So much that she would ask my mom to hide the book before she would come visit. I eventually caught on and would check the book out from the library at school.

What is your favorite Dr. Suess book and why?

Butterfly kisses

2007-10-31T21:17:00.000-05:00

Mary and I were "butterfly kisses" at Awana tonight.

Be prepared!

2007-10-31T16:40:00.000-05:00

Be prepared. Prepared to see a huge pink butterfly at Awana tonight. If you do a trick for the butterfly princess you might just get a yummy treat.

appropriate blog?

2007-10-30T07:18:00.000-05:00

Appropriate blog? Just in time for Halloween, Ethan told me a scary story. Yesterday, we visited Kristi at church and while there Ethan hit up the treat bowl--his choice was some stick pretzels.

On the way out to the van he had a couple of pretzels left and I asked him if he was going to finish them. He said, "No because they tasted like brains." "Ewww!" I said. "How do you know what brains taste like. If you tasted a brain someone or something would have to have died." Ethan's reply "Well if I died mom you could just buy another kid. " Ha ha, NOT! Then I said, "I would be very sad and not stop crying!" He thought for a moment, "well maybe God just took my brain out of my head, but I didn't die."

Ok, I give up, I can't keep up with this kid. Where do they come up with these things?

close but not quite!

2007-10-28T11:20:00.000-05:00

We are trying to teach Ethan his name, address, phone number, etc. When you ask him when is birthday is, he replies: I'm gonna be four years old on the twentyeth of eight. Ah, close but not quite babe. Keep tryin'.

Ding Dong

2007-10-26T07:40:00.000-05:00

This morning around 7:18 the doorbell rang twice. I thought hmmm, I'm still in my jammies, do I answer it? Ethan was still sleeping and his room is right next to the doorbell sounder thingy. I didn't want him to wake up. So I quietly but quickly went to the door. Nobody was there, (I did hear a giggle floating across the air) but there was a treat. Someone started the tricks and treats early this year. There was an orange bag full of treats. Click here to see all the treats...http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchedbyt/

Happy Halloween everybody.

God, books and flowers

2007-10-24T08:35:00.000-05:00

So I am a page and a half into this new book, (Thanks to Jen Crim for talking about it at the September Latte!) and all I can say is WOW! Looking forward to reading more. The book is called "The Excellent Wife" by Martha Peace.

My favorite line of the first chapter is:

"God has called every Christian wife to His excellence!. Any flower can bloom when it is tended by God's hand." (pg 6) I like to think of myself as a daisy, a bright, beautiful white daisy.

What kind of flower do you think you are?

Check it out!

2007-10-22T18:30:00.000-05:00

Check out my flickr site. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchedbyt/?saved=1 I try to be a photo of the dayer. It's sorta become a tradition on the VDW side of my family. cute picutures.

Crabby then laughing--Maybe I'm crazy

2007-10-19T20:52:00.000-05:00

So tonight I just needed an hour or so of alone time. I wanted to go Borders and just look around at the books, but didn't want to drive all the way to Woodbury. So I went to Wallyworld instead. When I pulled into the parking lot there was a group of young girls (highschool or just out of) all racing in carts through the parking lot. It made me crabby---just get out of my way. I went, parked and got out of my card and listened to the girls giggling loudly (to me--obnoxiously) and I though.."Great, I just want some quiet." As I walked into the store I passed the pumpkin bin and there was a laugh coming from the bottom of the bin--I rolled my eyes as the giggling girl popped out. I started to laugh cuz it was Hannah. Kristi's Hannah. Made me wish I were just out of high school again.

So here's to Hannah....thanks for making me laugh and lifting me out of my crabby mood.

This probably doesn't make a good post, but whatever! :)

Watching Weight--A Brand New Day

2007-10-19T08:28:00.000-05:00

Well, I am not surprised. I have put on 7 pound since September 1st. It is my fault. Not tracking my points, stuffing my face with food I know isn't good for me. But today is a brand new day. Im tracking again and went to aerobics, and and spending the afternoon with a girlfriend I have seen in a LONG time.

Horray for friends.

Farewell Ms. Kerr

2007-10-18T12:52:00.001-05:00

Deborah Kerr passed away today. One of my favorite movies is "An Affair to Remember" which another of my all time favorites "Sleepless in Seattle" is based on. So here's to Ms. Kerr. God's blessings on you, rest in peace.

Where are you?

2007-10-17T08:10:00.000-05:00

Where is the sun? Yesterday I thought I saw it for about 30 seconds. Please come back Mr. Sun. We all really really need to see you!

Nice surprise

2007-10-15T12:39:00.000-05:00

Ethan and I were driving home from the RF library this morning and what did we see? A bald eagle and his mate. VERY COOL. They were both perch in a tree and when we came to a stop the lady eagle took off very majestically, but the male bird just stayed there feathers ruffling in the wind. What a beautfiful site. Too bad I didn't have my camera with.

Dirty Little Secret

2007-10-14T11:16:00.001-05:00

I have a dirty little secret. Well, it's not a secret. I am a HORRIBLE housekeeper. I can't keep up and when I do have the time, I am too tired to do anything and I squander it away watching TV. Horrible, Horrible, horrible. How do all the neat freaks do it. I just can't wrap my brain around keeping a housekeeping schedule. GRRR. My prayer is that I can get grip on this and never let go.

What are your tips for cleaning?

Well what do you know

2007-10-13T20:44:00.000-05:00

Hey, figured out how to get back on my blog AGAIN. Everyone calls me the powerpoint princess, but I can't even get onto my own blog. Something's wrong there. I will attempt to blog every day, but need to figure out how to set up the links etc. More later...

'bout time

2007-03-31T08:28:00.000-05:00

Well, about time huh. I finally got into my blog to post something and don't have anything to blog about.

Gonna sew sew sew today and try to whip out another quilt for Lindsey's benefit for SMA. Please go to www.fsma.org for more information.

Lost in cyberspace

2007-01-11T15:59:00.000-06:00

Finally, am able to get back into my blog to actually blog something. For some reason, blogger kept telling my that my blog didn't exist. Whatever...finally in.

Ethan got to lick the bowl today for the first time. We made chocolate cupcakes. He did well. see for your self...

Sermon

2006-12-31T10:57:00.000-06:00

Dave Gunnlaugsson gave a GREAT sermon this morning. What is your portion? Is the Lord enough for you? It made me think about alot of things in my life. Thanks Lord for giving this message to us throught Dave. The scripture was from Lamentations 3:21-26.

Stitched By T

2006-12-30T19:33:00.000-06:00

Well, I was told today that I need to Blog again. I finally got it working. Horray!

Anyway, not to much to write about today...Ethan had a GREAT christmas. He made out like a bandit from the grandma's and grandpa's. My favorite moment was Christmas morning and he told his Papa Art, "you can have my candy cane of m&m's Papa"-- it was so cute. He's such a great kid.

Stitched By T

2006-12-30T19:30:00.000-06:00

Test message

Ouch that hurts!

2006-09-13T23:30:00.000-05:00

Today E and I had to go pick up daddy from work, as his van his getting rust repairs. On our way to Woodbury, Ethan says "Mom, your my hero." I said, "thanks baby, what about daddy", to this he replied, "nope, daddy's not a hero".

Ouch -- Poor Bri!

Your my hero babe!

Good Christian fiction

2006-08-20T20:34:00.000-05:00

I've just completed book 2 in the series "Sister Circle" by Vonette Bright and Nancy Moser. What a great mental mini getaway they have been. Thank you God for giving me the gift of loving to read.

Back from the Sound

2006-08-17T20:40:00.000-05:00

Well..I returned Sunday back from the Puget Sound. What a beautiful place to live. My dad's side of the family had a family reunion out in Washington state. It was fun seeing family members that didn't know I was coming.

Top three moments of my trip:

1. Hitting golf balls of the cliff of my Great uncles back yard into the puget sound (then going and collecting them during low tide).

2. Taking a ferry ride (with our car) for the first time.

3. Catching salmon jerky at Pike's Place Market.

It's good to be home. Ethan is finally talking to me again for being gone for so long!

Banner Day

2006-07-14T11:56:00.000-05:00

E used the BIG potty today! Very first time, I missed it though he was at the sitters big thanks to you Debb!

What a glorious day.

No more diapers is in the forseeable future. I cannot wait!

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Prayer Needed

2006-07-09T21:32:00.000-05:00

I just received a call from my mom and her brother, Bob, called her tonight and told her he only has 5 months to live. He is only 54. Is is also not a Christian. We don't know exactly what's wrong, just that he is not well.

Thanks friends, for your prayers!

God Bless you!

Didn't expect that

2006-06-24T16:00:00.000-05:00

Bri and I took E to the MN Zoo yesterday. He saw the zebras, the sharks and even went to the petting zoo at the farm. After we were home, Bri asked E what his favorite part of the zoo was. He said "the poop".

Deal of the Month

2006-06-22T08:45:00.000-05:00

So, my sister is getting married in 10 days, and I needed to find a dress for the wedding. I went to David's Bridal too look at the colors of the bridal party so I wouldn't clash. I pick out three dresses, pale yellow, lavendar and a deep plum. I fell in love with the yellow one right away but after trying it on wasn't thrilled with the fit. Then, I tried on the lavendar dress and loved it, but was concerned that it would clash with the candy red of the bridesmaid dresses. So then, I tried on the plum one.

IT WAS THE ONE! I just loved it--the fit, the color and everything.

I went up to the counter to pay for it and took out my checkbook while the sales lady bagged the dress. She said, "that will be $29.99 please" I had to do a double take at the price tag, "really, I said the price says $59.99," and she said "I know it's another 50% off".

I did the happy dance of joy! What a deal. Anyway enough of my boring "blog".

God's blessings to you all today!

Butt

2006-06-17T17:52:00.000-05:00

While I was putting on E's shoes this afternoon he asked me "Where's my butt mom?" I said, "I don't know E, where's your butt"? He responded..."I'm sitting on it!"

Calgon

2006-06-16T09:27:00.000-05:00

I am having a "calgon take me away" morning...I love E, but he is VERY winey this morning....of course he is...it's a weight watchers meeting day. He is always cranky when I have to go there. UGH Calgon, Take me Away!

E, PLEASE STOP WINING!

Father, please give me have loads and loads of patience today.

Amen

Question

2006-06-14T07:20:00.000-05:00

What is black and white and red all over?

bear in the house

2006-06-13T08:31:00.000-05:00

Woke up yesterday morning and Bri and I were listening to the kiddo sleep over the baby monitor. A strange noise was coming from his room. I realized that E was snoring---not just little sounds...a full out SNORE! I didn't realize that sleeping toddlers could make such a noise.

Well...I found out who was snoring...

It must have been the bear...not my sweet little boy.

Lost

2006-05-28T08:59:00.000-05:00

Well, I stepped on the scale this morning and received a pleasant surprise. 222.2. That is down 10 pounds in the past 3 weeks, since starting ww and curves. I think I have sweated off 5 pounds in the last 2 days alone.

Looking forward to the day when I can type 199. It's been a LONG time since I've been under 200.

Verse of the day: Philippians 4:13 NIV
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

My prayer for the day:
Dear Jesus - Thank you for my successes and failures. Please help me to continue to look to you for support in this adventure of my life. I want to be a healthier wife, mom and friend. Thank you for being so good to me. I love you Lord!

Singing

2006-05-26T08:29:00.000-05:00

We have been going to a weekly music class for the past 9 weeks, and E has discovered the joy of singing. My joy? Listening to him try to keep himself awake at night by signing. What is the song you might wonder? Ring Around the Rosey.

The kicker is that E didn't learn that song at music class but at swimming class. I love it!

Thank you, God, for everything! Especially for our little E!

Reading a new book

2006-05-22T00:09:00.000-05:00

I am reading this great book by Elizabeth George, "The Remarkable Women of the Bible". It is so good. Right now I am reading about Sarah...what a strong and wonderful woman of faith.

"As you trust in the Lord ... again and again ... remember that just like Sarah, you live your life in God's constant and powerful presence...remember that you are NEVER alone!

Above you are God's overshadowing wings - Psm. 91:4
Beneath you are God's everlasting arms -Duet. 33:27
Around you the angel of the Lord encamps on all sides to deliver you - Psm. 34:7
Inside you God's peace that passes all understaning guards our heart and mind - Philippians 4:7

Froggy Soap

2006-05-19T07:25:00.000-05:00

I couldn't hear Ethan this morning so I went to investigate and found him in his bathroom. We had purchased some "Kandoo" soap a few weeks ago and I had forgotten about it, so when I found Ethan this morning he was "washing his hands". "Wacha doing stinkerdoodles", I asked? "I want the frog soap mom, I want the frog soap to wash my hands", he replied. Needless to say there was soap everywhere...on the toilet, on the sink and and the floor. But it did smell like green apples!

I have to say I look forward to what Ethan discovers each day. I just LOVE being a mom.

Thank you God for this wonderful gift in my life.

Surprise revealed

2006-05-17T18:10:00.000-05:00

So the big surprise:

Ethan was looking out the window and watching and waiting....and from around the corner who showed up?

READY?

Darth Vader. Ethan said "Oooooh, Darth Vader" It was my father-in-law dressed up in a helmet and mask. When he rang the doorbell and came in the sound effects were cool. Ethan and his friend Matthew were pretty leary and freaked out until they Charlie took off the mask. It was very FUNNY and I got it all on tape.

So it wasn't a BIG HUGE surprise, but well worth the wait.

Surprises

2006-05-17T10:03:00.000-05:00

So today is going to be a day of surprises.

Ethan's friends Matthew and baby Peter are coming over for the morning while their mommy goes on a field trip with sister Maya's school. Now they are waiting as patiently as a 2 and 3 year old can in Ethan's room looking out the front window for a surprise that is coming for Ethan.

Don't know what it is--just that Ethan's Papa Charlie is coming up. But I have specific instructions to have Ethan looking out the window at 10:15 am and to have the video camera ready. HMMMMMM--it better be more than a basketball for all the drama this is causing...HA.

Brian knows what the surprise is--but I don't. I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve.

Will let you know what's going on....

Link for Mary

2006-05-16T14:00:00.000-05:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchedbyt/

Try that one Mary!

Stitched By T is stitchin' for a cure

2006-05-16T07:56:00.000-05:00

SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY

On April 22, 2006, we Ronningen's went to the 2nd annual Lindsey Ronningen pancake breakfast benefit to help raise money for the horrible disease SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). Did you know that:

SMA is the #1 Genetic Killer of Children under the Age of 2?
Of Children Diagnosed Before Age 2, 50% Will Die Before Their 2nd Birthday?
1 in 40 people carries the gene that causes SMA
There is No Cure
1 in Every 6000 Babies are Born w/SMA Each Year

My husband, Brian (type 2) has it, and our niece Lindsey(type 1) died from it when she was only 10 months old--for more informaiton on SMA visit: www.fsma.org.

Anyway, April 22, I sold $600 worth of baby quilts, crocheted baby sweaters and knitted washcloths. 100% of all proceeds went directly to FSMA to help find a cure.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to:

Carolyn Jewell, Mary Schettle, Dawne Roby, Kristin Gray, Charlene Sackett, Margaret Sames and my mommy (Linda Van Der Werf). Thanks for all of your hard work and time in making baby quilts. I love you all so much for this.

Many thanks from the WHOLE Ronningen clan.

EXCITING NEWS TODAY!

I am shipping off my first (Stitched By T) official email order today--8 newly knitted washcloths. This makes me VERY happy! Who knows where God is going to take me on this new adventure.

So if any of you are in need of anything (Stitched Together for Infants Toddlers Children or Home) please email at stitchedbyt@hotmail.com. 10% of all proceeds will go to FSMA.

Because A Little Bug went Ka-Choo

2006-05-14T07:32:00.000-05:00

So this is my very first blog and what I have to say concerns a little bug. I have read this Dr. Seuss club book for the hundredth time to my little E this morning. It is his favorite. He even does little actions that his daddy taught him..."ka--choo", "grrrr" and "the bucket got stuck on the head mom, the bucket got stuck on the head". Tee hee.

I secretly love reading this book with him. It reminds me of when I kept asking my Grandma (mom's mom) to read me "Fox in Sox" (another Dr. Seuss book) whenever she came to visit me from California. One particular visit she made my mom hide my favorite book so she wouldn't have to read it. She HATED this particular book with a great passion. But being the genius 2nd grader that I was, after she arrived and found out that my beloved book was no where to be found. It just happened to be library day at school, so I did what any desperate reader would do: I checked it out from the library! Boy did mom and gramma laugh hard when I came home...needless to say, gramma did finally read my book. Too bad this moment of geniusness (gee is that a real word) didn't last into my adulthood. I guess it did since last mother's day I game my mom a copy of "Fox in Sox" to read to my little E. She laughed.

Anyway...here's to all the mothers in the word....it's truly an honor to be part of such a elite group.

God's blessings on all today.

Side note: Ah....my little Ethan was concerned that I needed a pillow for me to rest on so he went and retrieved his from his bed a put in behind me in my chair so I could be more comfortable. What a great kid, he's only 2!