When the Fair Leaves Town

This week we have been able to hear the fair outside in our driveway, inside the house and even inside the kids room when we are doing the nighttime routine. I can smell it outside and driving by it- is complete chaos.

I remember when I was in junior high how I had to bargain with mema pat on how many days I could actually go and how a whole two weeks in October revolved around the fair. Later, it mattered who was playing and in the last five years, food was more of a draw than anything.

I think life is like the fair in so many ways. Seems really hectic for a few days and then you look around and the "fair" has left town. Right now I'm working really hard on my event and days seem 4 hours too short. I'm stressed and working against the clock- but the ferris wheel at home keeps turning. I'm so grateful. So full of joy that I have so much fruit in my life. We are at this pivotal period where we are snapping three little lives- lives I prayed for. Lives I begged for. Lives that I told God I would shape to live him if he would give them to me.

This past weekend was so good. We stayed home. It was planned and the plan was rich. We ate take out on Friday, got the air mattress out and watched shows. We had a full on thanksgiving meal on Saturday, cleaned out the garage, watched football, went on a picnic at the park(gg is walking everywhere now)and just enjoyed every second of every laugh.

I had just returned from a work trip and being with them and drinking those giggles was just what I needed. Sunday we went to church. Because our kids don't do daycare, I dread their cries when we drop them at Sunday school. But this Sunday was perfect. No one really fell apart. We attended a class on disciplining toddlers.

I think because I wanted them so badly, my disciplining department could use a little guidance. I'm weak. I want obedient kids and I want a happy healthy home- so this is so good for our souls. We learned, we talked, we got on the same page. I think we are stronger in just one Sunday. We're going back for more next week.

So as the carnies load their trucks and the weekend came to an end I was thankful this year. Thankful that I didn't eat one cold corny dog, thankful that while I could hear the fair and the roar of the crowds- that I took the year off.

Hope you ate something yummy this weekend. And if you went to the fair- you ate a caramel dipped apple for me ;)

Happy Monday!

Cold snap

I love when it's hot one day and 58 the next! I've always loved cold weather and the clothes that come with it. You know, when you get to layer shirts and jackets and pants and break out your uggs (and your feet aren't sweaty inside them).

I'm hoping for a snap this weekend. Maybe even some rain. My event is Thursday and after that is wrapped up, I will have a 10,000 pound elephant off my back. I cannot wait.

I want that, whew, it's over feel. I want victory over prematurity. I want more babies born on time because of the education and work that we are providing. I want to touch that one person that wants to make a difference too. I love this work. I love fundraising, I love saving babies.

I'm also missing a certain friend that lives across the pond A LOT this week. So, God, I know you hear our prayers big and small.... I have just a few requests... A cold snap, a visit over the holidays(or even Easter!) from my friend and a successful event.

Have a good night everyone!

3

The babies have decided they are big and morning naps are a thing of the past. So today, was the first day of the new schedule. It was a long day, but we are at the end of it- it's an accomplishment.

I think often about how with one they dictate the schedule and you roll with it- but with three, you watch, look, listen and basically majority rules. If two are tired- they go down and sorry luck for the odd man out. But the schedule is something we live by. It's not to be messed with. They expect it and thrive by it- it works.

They love being outside, so this allows for more time to play with chalk, the sandbox and more walks! The weather looks like it will be great this weekend so we are planing some outdoor time for sure!

I'm entering my super busy month for work. I'm filled with energy, a buzz of anxiety, a happy rush of success not yet grasped and of course fear of failure. This makes my heart tight and my fuse short. I do not like this so i try to focus on my life as a whole and not just the fuel behind the feeling. I thought tonight a lot about how different our lives could have ended up and how my anxiety could be of a different kind. Makes me want to live each day in the moment of now. Every cold snap, every wet day that I get to break out my rain boots and every extra hour they are awake and not in their cribs. Every night that I get to feel their soft breath against mine.

I'm already missing bottles, the way they played on their mat last winter, the way I decorated for Christmas during one nap time, the way the dream feed calmed me as much as them, the way their monitors would go off because of low battery or loose leads{it made me nuts but I liked how safe they made me feel}, the way for once, I felt whole, at such a time of emptiness, in holidays past. I miss every step.

It was a complete miracle that we had a baby and 3, that's just crazy.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Well God knew what he was doing when he gave me one girl in this triplet whirlwind. Yep, clothes are something I can't get enough of! I think my clothing allowance has officially become GG's- and I love it.

So when oh ollie and Matilda Jane said they wanted to do a clothing show- I was in!

Oh Ollie is so unique, so affordable and so quirky fun that I want to pinch myself! They have cute stuff for boys that isn't cheesy and I have to have her whole line!!! Turkeys, monograms, trucks with Christmas trees- all with you pick the fabric options- NEED I SAY MORE?! The fabrics are quality and wash well too!

Matilda Jane is funky, sassy and has GIGI's wild heart written all over it. The outfits coordinate and are easy to mix and match. Each release draws me further and further in.

You can message me for more details! I can't wait to roll out the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, hot flavored coffee and spicy fall dip!

Online shopping is available!!!!