The Golden Sidewalk

This may SEEM like an ordinary sidewalk, but to me, it may as well have been the streets of gold for all the excitement I felt seeing it get poured! You see, "our" house has been undergoing MAJOR renovations since April. We live in a basement apartment and have use of a BEAUTIFUL backyard..... until April. Our landlords began a renovation project that consequently tore the yard to pieces and dirt (mud). So it has been a challenge to keep shoes and kids clean as we have had to trek through the mess all summer. But on September 1st that all changed and a sidewalk was poured. I could hardly contain my elation. We can now walk through the yard, rain or shine in total bliss. Ahhhhhhh!
And I am sure those closest to me are just as excited that they no longer have to hear me complain!!!! So I chalk this one up as another answered prayer. God is so good!

"FALL"ing in Love

Its been a while, I know. I just haven't felt inspired even though so much has been going on and God is definitely speaking to me in so many ways.
Today was a gorgeous day. Fall has arrived. I LOVE the Fall. It has been in the 70's and so crisp. Warm in the sun and cool in the shade. PERFECT! This afternoon we played outside until dinner. Mmmmm dinner. I made Grandma Rohrer's Beef Vegetable soup. The perfect Fall meal. I couldn't stop saying "mmmmmmm" all through dinner.
Sammy and Thea were in good moods for the little while we were outside so there were lots of smiles and giggles. Thea just loves that swing. Then........ we came inside where Thea embarked on her usual evening behavior of crying and "throwing" herself on the floor in various fits of rage. Only her throwing is more of a get-on-her-knees-first-then-lay-down-gently so as not to hurt herself. Pretty hard not to bust out laughing each and every time.
Last week was a tough week with Sammy. He goes through phases where every interaction is a challenge of the wills. And I usually come away feeling defeated. Needless to say, I was exhausted by Friday night. But this week has gotten off to a great start. He was a joy to be around today. And as I pushed him and Thea on the swings outside and they giggled at me grabbing their legs instead of pushing the swing, I was reminded of how blessed I am to be a mom. Especially to these two very silly, very unique and very squeezable munchkin heads!