Life is what happens when you are not paying attention

Things are good around here. We got some GREAT news on Sunday - couldn't be happier actually. Daddy Piper has worked 3 days this week so that relieved some of that stress. Kids both have cold but seem to be getting better. It is just a nice atmosphere right now. It has been one of those weeks when I am so thankful to be home with my kids. L has been doing reading lessons everyday. She truly enjoys school. Yesterday, we did her reading lesson and at the end, she decided it was her turn to be teacher. So we switched things up and she taught me how to write my "s" and my "m". Thank goodness she knew how to write these because mama needed to be shown over and over! L also got her Valentines ready for class tomorrow. This was fun. I remember getting these cool cookies when I was in school from one boy's mom who decorated each cookie with our names. It felt so good to have a personalized something - made us feel special. We made sure and put each kid's name on the buckets L is giving out tomorrow.

We found out on Monday that one of my best girlfriends in the WHOLE world is having a boy. What awesome news!! She already has a girl so this is just perfect for them. I sure hope they decide to name him Sebastion.

I helped Daddy Piper paint some of the trim today. We are trying to get the house "spruced" up a little. Hopefully work picks up and we can get all the home improvement to-do's done soon. All in all, life has progressed just as normal. We are a very lucky family to have each other and such a great network around us!