Give.

Blood, that is. Today, I gave blood for the first time. Here are my thoughts :)

1. I was a nervous wreck! I was so scared and I prayed the whole way there for God to give me strength to get through it. And guess what? It really wasn't bad at all! I can't believe I've been such a baby and let my own fears get in the way of helping others in need! So if I can do it, anyone can! No excuses!

2. There is a great need. The Red Cross's blood supply is really low right now. I know that when most people hear that, it affects them for a second and then they quickly move on. It's one of those "anonymous" things that we become numb to. Well folks, if you're reading this - you know a blood recipient. Blood donors saved my life. So please give. It could save someone you know.

Be nice to me, I gave blood today!

Mama Monday - Back to School

Mrs. Raccoon smiled. "Now,"

she told Chester,

"whenever you feel lonely

and need a little loving

from home,

just press your hand

to your cheek and think,

'Mommy loves you.

Mommy loves you.'

And that very kiss will jump

to your face and fill you with

toasty warm thoughts."

-From The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn

This morning the little prince started his 2nd week of kindergarten! He is such a big boy now! He did great every day last week, although this morning there were a few tears (I think lots of us want to cry on Monday mornings though, right?!).

Here's a picture of him on his first day of school.

Precious, huh?

My dear husband (let's call him "DH" from now on, mkay?) also started his 2nd week of school. He's teaching middle school World History and coaching football. He wouldn't let me get a pic of him on his 1st day. Men! Anyway, last Thursday, the football team had a jamboree game (a pre-season game for all you non-sporty folks) and they WON! They'll have their 1st regular season game this Thursday. I'm so proud.

I know both of my boys are going to have a great year!

****Disclaimer: You may have noticed that I didn't blog ALL SUMMER! I do apologize for being MIA but I was busy spending time with my sweet family. Now, I hope to be back to regular scheduled blogging ;)****

Thrifty Thursday (on Friday) - Pillows

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He is Risen!

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Here's a quick recap of ours:

The little prince had an Easter party and egg hunt at Pre-k


Easter morning


My boys at church. They got so many compliments on their matching outfits (bow ties made by yours truly, of course!).


Ready to find some more eggs!


So blessed!

Kindergarten

I registered the little prince for kindergarten today.

KINDERGARTEN!

I am so not ready for this, although he was very excited. Especially because we ran into several of his friends while we were there. And he thought the playground was "giant".

I guess it's so hard for me because I equate starting school with not being a baby anymore. I mean, I know he's not technically a baby now, but he is my baby. It's gonna be a HUGE transition in our lives. Now where is that pause button ;)