New addition to our rhythm

Cameron loves to read or to be read to, so we have decided that every evening without fail we will be reading a book or 2 or 3! I know we should all be doing this anyway but admit it, it sometimes gets pushed aside.

While we were on vacation I couldn't help but go into the local Goodwill and of course came out with books. It is such a great resource for finding gently loved books. I walked out with 2 videos, and 13 books for $14. Can't beat that! One of the books was an "Easy Reader" about dinosaurs. Last night Cameron discovered the book and brought out his dinosaur collection and was teaching Henry all about them. I loved watching it, Henry just looked at his brother like a little sponge and Cameron was so animated with the Dino's. When Mr. Miller got home and after he had his Chicken and Noodles we read the book before bath time. It was such a relaxing time.
I am challenging each and every one of you to look around and decide how can I better spend time with my loved ones in 2010? You just might be surprised.

Back to our Rhythm

Well vacation is done. We are unpacked, OK so 95% unpacked, I still need to finish with the big red tote. Yes, it is twice the size of the one we took to Georgia, Thanks to the Deacon and Pops. I will say she did get it all in there and it was much easier to load the Urban Farm Truck to come home. Laundry and getting through the pile of mail and newspapers is on the list today.

Rhythm, it is such an important part of ones life. We all have a certain Rhythm in our homes and lives, this is something that I have learned while being at home and from my blogging buddies out there. If we don't find the rhythm it can be complicated, yes there are days that your rhythm will be out of "tune" but at least you have a guide to get it back.

My rhythm today includes making chicken and noodles for dinner, planning Junior Mint's 1ST Birthday Celebration ~ yes I said 1ST birthday already, getting back to eating right again and just getting my house back in shape.

I will get to take Christmas down on Thursday, we celebrate the 12 days and the wiseguys have not come yet. Cameron reminded me of that last night when I told Mr. Miller I was ready to take back my house. He is a smart little guy and he knows just what to say to keep Mama in check.

One Small Change

I am sorry this is a day late. We got back home last night to Green Acres! We were welcomed back to Kansas City with gently falling snow. It was beautiful! After the boys went to bed Mr. Miller and I snuggled on the couch with a favorite quilt and a bottle of Merlot and just watched the snow in the dark and comfort of our home. Home, is there ever such a wonderful place as home? Vacations are wonderful and we did have a great time, but I was so happy to be home.

We had some Deer while we were gone!

Now on to subject, One Small Change...we have decided this month to install a low flow shower head. We have wanted to do this for a very long time and now we are going to do it! Water is such a precious resource to us and we need to take care of it. I hope you all have gotten the chance to check out Suzy's blog, http://www.hipmountainmamblog.com/, what change are you going to make?