Today

We attended a b-day party of a girl in our homeschool group today. It was nice to be around other's today. J was the hit, as always. He is such a wonderful, happy little guy. S had fun, even if he did have a potty accident (WTF??!) and L was her usual charming self. When we get in a group with other women, she will turn to them for help and playtime. It makes me insanely jealous that she doesn't turn directly to me. I wonder why that is - both her not turning to me and my jealousy. She is well behaved though so that helps. S is always near his mama and that makes me feel good. He does play well with others but doesn't let me get too far away. J was happy and content to be held. He did get down to roll a bit. He does like to get up on his arms and then he raises his knees but not together yet. I am in no hurry for this one to get moving yet!! While the kids were busting open the pinata, I drove J around the neighborhood to help him fall asleep (another thing I swore I would never do!!). I weighed him on our home scale tonight and he came in about 19-20 pounds - woah doggie!

This evening we had my mom over for dinner. The kids enjoyed her company. J pooped and made a huge mess. Daddy Piper picked him up from his Bumbo and there was poop all over - GROSS! It even dripped on the trip to change him. Daddy needed a new shirt after the ordeal was said and done. Thankfully, everyone was in a good mood. It was a nice evening. Now it's off to bed while everyone is asleep.

Thank you God for another wonderful day with my children and husband. Thank you for lifting me out of my funk from last week. Thank you for the emails from some good friends that reminded me to keep talking to you and things would work out. Please watch over and protect us through the night. Amen.