my sweet boy

 

As you know I have been given the gift of 2 amazing sons, Cameron and Henry. 

Cameron is in 1st grade this year and had a book fair this week at school.  We usually send him with money and a list of what is ok and not ok to purchase.  He does a really good job of sticking to his list.  This time I gave him a little extra and told him he could get extra books.  We are trying to encourage him to read.  Reading seems to be our weakest area in school and from the visits with the specialist this week, very typical of Aspergers.  It will click I am sure and yesterday was my first sign.

Cameron came home with 5 books, he gets his bargain hunting skills from his Mama, the Star Wars book he had been coveting plus 4 books for his little brother Henry.  Talk about making a Mama proud, I know I couldn’t believe it.  He told me that since Henry hasn’t been able to go to the book fairs with him that he should get some books too.  The best part is that Cameron and I read a book to the Sippy Cup Gang yesterday, one that he bought about Piglet and Pooh.  I read one page and he read the next.  My Cameron read with me!  It was amazing!

Thank you God for the patience and guidance with our Cameron, he truly is an amazing gift!

taken it off tuesdays

 

Well I am on a slow train here,  I am up to 14 lbs gone though!  I had a little set back over Henry’s birthday weekend.  Possibly the Mexican food on Friday night and the Pizza we served for the party but none the less I got back on track and it may be slow but it is at least headed in the right direction.

I am so ready for Spring.  I want to walk in the evenings as a family.  I think the fresh air is so important to us all plus getting out and getting moving.  I feel so sedentary in the winter months.

I have discovered raw almonds as my favorite mid morning  and afternoon snack. I will scoop out 1/4 cup which is the suggested serving.  Yes, I said suggested serving, trust me it does make a difference.   I eat around 5 small meals throughout the day.  I have started filling my favorite yellow pitcher with water the night before and setting it in the fridge.  This way my water is super cold and it stares me in the face every time I open the refrigerator and you know I actually tend to grab it instead of something else.  Who knew?

I hope these little tid bits might be of some inspiration, remember one day at a time or maybe I should say one bite at a time.

i just needed a little time...

I am fine, I assure you all. I needed some time away from the computer and time to focus on me and the boys. I am sorry that I drifted away for a while. Thanks to all of the sweet notes of concern.

We have had a busy last 30 days. We celebrated a 2ND birthday for the Junior Mint, shoveled snow and more snow, worked in the yard in between snow storms, working on a new AIO diaper with some special friends, the pinewood derby, getting things squared away with Cameron and his IEP and lastly re-connecting with my main man upstairs, God.

I decided that in my time away from the computer I would put a little more time into my scripture study and just my faith in God. I have had some wonderful conversations, prayers and comfort.

I am recharged and ready to face Spring, hopefully we will see it soon. I have lots to share and look forward to getting back to the swing of things. Blessings and have a wonderful weekend!