Small Successes and Thankful Thursday - Catch Up Edition

Wow!!! What a week! I have so many personal and shared successes this week - some of which I would have posted sooner, but Blogger was giving me major issues. I couldn't even access it for a 2 days. WEIRD! But hey...life is to be LIVED, so that I did! I'm so glad to be able to catch up on it though through pics, video, and lists!! Thanks for indulging me!

1. I let go this week. Of my 5 year old....to Kindergarten!!!! Oh my soul!! I was both BURSTING with pride and excitement (Lovely's excitement was so palpable) and sorrow. This is my baby we are talking about here!!! I miss her already. We're hoping to homeschool next year, but I thought this would be a fun year for her, and I could be home some more with my baby and Godbaby and make plans for next year. She is loving it!! We walk to and from school, and I am beginning to treasure that time with her. I love the walking. She did tell me today that even though she loves school, she wants to learn with me soon (like her best friend will be doing) and I told her that would be great when she's done with this year, and she said "ok", and rattled off how much she loves her teacher, Ms. D the crossing guard, lunch, music, and math lol. I have a feeling she has some huge growth ahead for her!!! WOW! My baby is growing up. I love her Kindergarten program so far, and her teacher seems fantastic. It is very loving, and small, and I love it is nearby. Here are some pictures (and Video) from her 1st day:

Here is a video I took. Right as I started, she did something she and I had mentioned this weekend...but she MELTED my heart. I kissed her hand on Sunday and told her if she missed me at school to put her hand to her cheek, and I would be kissing her (I've now learned that is a story - "The Kissing Hand"). In the video she blows me a kiss, and then puts her hand on her cheek. If you notice, she starts to look in another direction. She sees a child crying. She gets up when she sees no one with them....and goes to them (clip ends before you see this, but I stuck my head in to see). She touched my heart. I love her!! (weeps...)

An incredible first day, and week!!! Letting go is hard, but the best part is when they come right back!! :)

2. I'm managing, and ENJOYING the time with my two babies...Valiant and Goddaughter E. She's such a love. I'm still managing to keep the house from being a total disaster for Lovely and Hubby when they get home too. I hope though to conquer the laundry today while the babes nap! Here is a video clip of Baby E and Lovely (post school) and how much she is loved. Here Lovely plays a lullaby for her when she sees E smiles when she sings or does some music:

3. I am on day 16 of the Active 30 Day Challenge, and have not missed a day yet!!! I love that I have not quit yet. It helps, though, it is different workout everyday. I have no excuse to claim boredom for not working out. Having rest days help as well! Cause yeah...I, uh...live for the days of rest!!! hehe!!

Whew! What a week! Feel like sharing yours?

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for (in no random order)....

1. the air I breathe, the food I eat, liquids to drink, and a body that works so well.
2. naps.
3. things that remind me that I am beautiful, even when I don't believe it.
4. Smiles.
5. Hugs.
6. Laughter.
7. My husband.
8. My daughters.
9. That my God is there for me even when I am not there for Him.
10. My time with these two "Little Miracles" (see shirts) while my eldest is away learning....

I'm so stinkin, filthy, rich....in all the RIGHT ways. Goodness!

Care to share your riches? Much love!