The Best Christmas Present

This video brings tears to my eyes. 

These sweet girls are in the process of being adopted out of the foster care system. 

Click the link to watch the video of them picking out their first Christmas tree together, as a family, on Jen and Chris' blog.

I already have everything i want this Christmas, Marcus, Jackson, and this sweet baby girl in my tummy. 

Awesome Sauce, Literally.

Super Yummy Easy Nacho Dip Recipe

• 3 T. butter
• 2 T. corn starch
• 1 C. milk
• 2 oz. cream cheese, cubed
• 2 C. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2-4 T. hot Salsa (However hot you like it)
• Chili Powder (to taste)
• 
  
• • In a small saucepan over low-med heat, melt butter and stir in corn starch.
  • Pour in the milk, add cream cheese, and continue to stir until mixture is fully blended.
  • While stirring mix in cheddar cheese, salsa, and chili powder.
  • Continue to stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well blended.
  • I messed around a bit, and added a bit more milk, mine came out too thick.  This made a large bowl, enough for a party probably, but Marcus and i had no problem polishing it off all on our own ; )

Baby Belly:20 Weeks

It feels like it is going by way to fast this time. I want time to stand still for a few months. Although i can't wait to meet this baby girl (in case you don't follow me on facebook, it's a girl!), passing time also means that Jackson gets older. Boy does that make my heart ache. I can't wait to see him love his little sister, and for her, to adore her big brother.
Now to the good stuff. My big ole' belly. Boy is it growing fast! My belly button has already popped halfway out!

Baby girl, you have momma craving random foods something fierce (as i eat  my third piece of pb on toast) I am craving salt & vinegar chips, pb on toast (obvi), canned peaches, cheeddar cheese on rice cakes, fruit juice w/ club soda, and bacon cheeseburgers. 
You are moving and kicking like crazy, often contorting my belly into crazy shapes. Your daddy has even been feeling you move for the past two weeks.
This week you are the size of a cantaloupe! 6.5" crown to rump (10 inches total), and 10.5ozs (although at your ultrasound two weeks ago you were 8ozs so you are probably a little bigger)          
I can't believe that i will be meeting this little lady in 4.5 months. There's that darn time thing again.

Mamas Underpants

Someone got into mamas underwear, bathing suits and bras. This will be wonderful to show his girlfriends when he gets older.

And yes, he put them all on his neck. Although he couldn't quite figure out what was wrong with the strapless bra. He just said "Uh oh!"

Refusing to Walk

There has been a lot I this lately. Ahhh tantrums, how I loathe thee. You'd never know he was having one a second before I snapped this.

A Poem For Busy Mothers

A little perspective is always good. I can't believe my "baby" will be 2 in less than three months. Snuggle your babies close today, play a little longer, let them stay up a little later...

"My hands were busy through the day,
I didn’t have much time to play.
The little games you asked me to,
I didn’t have much time to do.

I’d wash your clothes and sew and cook,
And when you brought your picture book,
And ask me please to share your fun,
I’d say: “A little later, son.”

I’d tuck you in all safe at night
And hear your prayers, turn out the light,
Then tiptoe softly to the door…
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.

For life is short, the years rush past…
A little boy grows up so fast.
No longer is he at your side,
His precious secrets to confide.

The picture books are put away,
There are no longer games to play,
No good-night kiss, no prayers to hear…
That all belongs to yesteryear.

My hands, once busy, now are still.
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to

— Author Unknown

Getting Ready For Bed

This is how we brush our teeth, catch a few minutes of Max and Ruby and read stories before night night.

I skipped a picture of the fit he threw when momma gave his teeth a real brushing.

Forewarning, you may die from the cute that is him brushing his teeth.