Ok, so I have been paying for my site and decided to finally update it. Still figuring out how to get it to be ecommerce but it is up and going and I like it......I like it a lot!!
Well, true to form, we had to head to the dentist for tooth extraction today, my kids are known for this, and Little Man is no different. His big boy teeth just come in and we cannot wiggle that little baby tooth out in time......so we go to our terrific Dr Brad at Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry and sat in the chair for the third extraction out of the 4 teeth that have made it to the tooth fairy.
Here he is showing off the ONLY tooth that he got out all by himself....and one of the two that he had surgery for when he was 15 Months old. He is such a big boy with Dr Brad because doc is amazing but also because we have been going to him for almost 9 years (wow where does the time go....)
He did not lose his first two bottom teeth until he was almost 9.....he is a pack rat so I guess he wants to hole on to his teeth just like he does with the rocks he picks up when we take hikes.
So today at 2:30 he got the other front tooth pulled
On the way home, I hear him talking to his little sister..."Now sissy, if you ever have to get a tooth pulled, it really doesn't hurt. They first put this jelly on your gums and you can not even feel that because is on a huge ear cleaner (q~tip type thing) and it is just to make your gums numb. Then Dr Brad takes a really big needle but you cant feel that because of the jelly he put on, it just stings a second and fizzes. But I will have to say, you need to be brave because if you have to have it done, it doesn't hurt at all even though it looks like it would be really painful."
What a SUPER big brother, he loves his sisters so much.......
I made my frist matching set for baby gifts!!! I hope you like it too. For those of you who subscribe to my lifetime tutorials, you will be getting tutorials on all of these things and some more fun stuff in the new year!!! GREAT TUTORIALS coming.
Do you remember what you got for Christmas the year you were 4, or how about when you were 11 or 14 or even two years ago. Most of us would have to reply negatively. But still we exhaust ourselves this time of year getting the perfect gift or a bunch of gifts for our friends and family only to have them be forgotten (or broken) all too soon.
Have we forgotten that the real gift for Christmas is life, the beginning of a life that ended some 30 years later in a disgraceful and anguished way. The gift of life is given to us in how his life ended, ugly like sin, and the empty tomb on the third day. We must remember that our eternal life is a precious gift, not a trinket, that gives us eternal life with God our Heavenly Father.
Well, today was another day of plugging away. The kids are still not wanting to work, we are going to have something break or I am going to break. I just have been feeling like a failure with them lately....I know we all go through this but those who know me, know I verbalize so this is the next best thing. I just wish I could find something that motivated the little man.
Today we went to the doctor to discuss some issues he has been having and he lost 3 lbs since Sept. He weighs below the 0% now and his height is right at the 1%. I know that I shouldn't worry as God is on the throne and he loves my son more than I could imagine but sometimes it is hard not to be thrown by the storms of this life.
Ok so you see that my poor little blog is neglected. So here I am again, to tell you of nothing if importance but it is my life.
Man, it has been a rough year in terms of school, I feel like we are eternally behind. Little Man has been a hard on to stay on task and he has a LOT of work to do. Mom won't tell him but so much of it is just busy work but he still has to do it. His teacher is working with us but I wish someone else could take a week of this and sit here with him for 5 days and get caught up. I personally like the online program, and he loves the computer portion, so cute they both have these little 10" laptops, but writing is tough for him and he struggles.
So, now, on to Claire. She is an amazing gal, and the other kids at school are so happy to have her there. Never thought I would say this BUT, she is the on who always has her homework done and helps other kids with theirs......I about FELL out of my chair when I heard this. She remains steadfast in her call to be a missionary and God is doing great things in her life. The transition to a new church has been difficult for her, we have attended our former church since she was a 4th grader and change is always difficult. Oh, and she auditioned with CYT Denver (Christian Youth Theater) for a part in their winter production of the musical Narnia and she will be a fighting Narnian....we are waiting to learn exactly what that is. Her first practice is Friday and she will be taking classes with the group as well. The production is the end of January and she is very excited. Mom will get in on the action doing costuming, staging and makeup, really looking forward to it with all the creatures there are...the costumes and makeup will be so fun!!!
Moo is well, Moo. She hears a different drummer than most of us and we rejoice in that. She is as stubborn as the day is long but laughs through life and enjoys everything she does. The other day, we were in the car and the dog was with us. I had stopped and gotten the kids some McD ice cream cones. I heard her say to the dog, "Now sweet tea, I know this looks delicious but it isn't for you, it will tear up that little tummy of yours!" What a trip, things like come out all the time. When we pass a vehicle on the side of the road, she says, "That can't be good." Gotta love her!!!
I have begun wholesaling my bows and other wears and it is really kicking me in the rear. I love the fact that I get a big order all at once and the money is good but it takes two little hands a long time to make $200 worth of bows. It is worth it when I hear the client say that every last one of my bows sold at their show and they will be back. I have recently approached some stores in town and on the web to see if they would be interested in carrying my items, haven't heard back yet but am hopeful.
So how about some current pics of my work and my kiddos, and maybe a few of me.... Here is our little Captain America, he loves dressing up in costume for Halloween but he doesnt like to ask for the candy.
You can see him saving our damsel in distress (Aka the dog in costume). a super hero's work is never done.
Then there is always the little sister, and his best bud, that needs to get in on the action. Poor guy, has two princesses to save.
So, the princess was on the prowl too. she has been a princess of some sort or another every year since she was born. Nothing like a girl that knows what she wants. Next year I am certain we will be another type of princess.
I would not be a true enterprising designer if I did not share the head wear that I made....course as with everything else I make for her, something is wrong. This one is itchy. She will wear a cheap tutu all day long but my stuff......UGH keeping me humble.
Ahhh yes, the joy of having two teen-aged drama queens in the house. But seriously, we love Lauren and look forward to whenever she is around. Even though both young ladies are in drama, they are so much fun to be around. This night they were on their way to a friend's b-day party on the night before Halloween, Claire a gypsy complete with the dangle earrings and henna tatoos on her feet (thanks Lauren and her sharpie) and Lauren was a dark enchantress.......YAY for Target and KMart costumes revamped. These two gals are going to be the death of their dads when time to be asked out comes around. BUT you will never have the privilege to meet two more grounded gals!!
This is what I get for asking them to pose however......drama....lol. The thing that they get tho, is they both have younger sisters so when they are hanging out, the youngers always want to be a part of it!!!
So serious........do they scare you??
And I noticed that they each were able to find a way to wear a Three Blessings Bowtique Flower in their hair.....gotta love dramatic advertisement. Claire often says that all the kids come to see what bow she is wearing on any given school day.
And here is some new work......and me...
Beanies are all the rage and I am loving these singed flowers, I have a tutorial written on these, let me know if you'd like to purchase it.
I love this little guy....for sale!!!
No way do I have a ribbon and crafting addiction.....NO WAY!!!
And now ME....notice, the flower in her hair.... and in mine. I told you I just LOVE these singed flowers......
www.threeblessingsbowtique.com for my items and tutorials.
Well, I feel like a complete failure as a homeschool mom. I cannot seem to get my son to write his work. An unfortunately, his online school requires that. His attitude is so poor this year. I pray moment by moment for him to man up and get his stuff done. I am so discouraged today.
God's word tells me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me but I really need some strength. Relying on my own is not working.
Today is a beautiful gift from God, I want to use it as such.
I am a bit of a quirk if you will, dry, quick wit that often others don't get. I love people and am very social. I have an addiction to the internet and am a google queen. My kiddos make me laugh and I love to hear them giggle. When listening to music, I can't help but dance, it isn't always pretty but brings me lots of joy. I love to sing and am trying to learn to sing harmony as I grew up singing first soprano and we don't sing harmony, hmmm, maybe there is a reason why I sang first soprano. I love soda, and am trying to quit.
