Happy Birthday TT

Ok, so I am a day late and always a dollar short, but not in love or wishes. Time just seems to get away from me lately, so I apologize.
Yesterday was our oldest daughter's birthday. She is stationed in Germany right now, and we miss her daily, but happy that she is enjoying it. Here are the top reasons we love T.T.

** Her spirit is gracious, she would do anything for anyone, and that is in her soul, beautiful.
** Her red hair......would kill for that color.....lovely
** The way that you love A.A.....he looks up to you and is so proud of you.
** The way that the baby knows you, and can't wait for you to come home so you can play BARBIES
** That you have made a choice to serve our country, the same choice I made, and I couldn't be prouder of you for that.
** I picture you in so many different ways, marching in the band, playing with your friends, trying your take at track and field, driving with your friends....reminds me of the song: "I hope you dance".
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.


I hope you always dance T.T.
**That your daddy thinks you hand the moon and stars...and I do too, you are a great daughter, friend and woman.
**That you have touched my life in such a way that I will be eternally grateful to you. You have brought laughter to my house, joy to my life and love to my heart. I will be a better mother and woman for knowing you, loving you and sharing moments with you. I miss you, can't wait to see you..... Happy 20th Birthday sweet sweet daughter. May you know how much you are loved, today and ALWAYS!!!

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Semi-Formal

Pictures say it all......perfect!

Thursday with Megan

So today, my daughter in law took our daughter out of daycare and had a girls day. The baby barely slept last night and I was concerned that she may not be in the best of moods today. But much to my surprise (and I don't know why I am surprised, because she loves Meg so much) she woke up in a great mood. Ready for daycare without a problem, loads into the car and the questions begin to fly. When is Megan picking me up? Why is she not here? Where is she? Why, why, why? But you can be assured that by 1000 Megan was at daycare getting her baby sister.
One thing is for sure, they love each other. You can see it so clearly with every interaction they have. Its like, they look at each other, and understand each other completely.
So as I get it from the baby, they went to Wendy's which was super good and "yummy" chicken and french fries. Then they went to Megan's house.
"Megan friend my hair mommy" She got her hair done with glitter, fingernails painted, " me toes too mommy" and then topped it off with McDonald's play place. So I asked her tonight, "Does Megan rock?" Yep, as she nods her head. "Me love Megan" "me hug Megan and kiss her too ......alot".
After I picked her up which was 6-615 ish she was sleeping before we went 50 feet in the car. Once home, the tales of joy that she tells of her "girly girly day" sounds magnificent. So Megan, thanks for making my daughter happy. Thanks for blessing our lives continually. Thanks Faith for loving us unconditionally. Thank you Father for the continued blessings of our daughters. Oh how we love them so.

The YEAR OF THE OX

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox

Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

The Ox is the sign of prosperity in the Chinese Zodiac. The Ox in Chinese Astrology is not a bull. Solid and hard working, this powerful sign of Ox is a born leader. Being dependable, calm and modest, Oxen possess the ability to achieve great things in life. Strong-minded and highly intelligent, their balance and strength inspire confidence. Lady Oxen have the tendency to trust the wrong partner, so it is important to always get an outside opinion from someone they trust and who is wise before they make a commitment. Oxen usually have happy childhood without incident in their childhood and youth. Oxen may encounter difficulties in their marriage in their middle age. However, they usually are able to smooth them out and achieve peaceful and happy life in their older age.

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox - Characteristics

People born in the Year of the Ox are highly intelligent, and most dependable. They work hard and enjoy helping others. They are born leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk. They need peace and quiet to work through his/her ideas. Once their mind is set, it is hard to convince them otherwise. They are conservative, honest, gentle, reliable, and inspire confidence from all around you. They are a truthful, loyal and committed to their friends and business partners. They work hard and like peace. Women are usually good wives who pay attention to their kid's education. They are easy to trust others, but should be cautious to others' cajolery.

Strengthness

Oxen are born leaders. They are intelligent, logical, calm, modest, solid, dependable, resolute, and hard working. They have a keen eye for detail and an admirable work ethic. They are usually quiet, but they can be both articulate and eloquent when necessary. Trustworthy, truthful, caring, honest, and honorable, Oxen usually are very well liked by friends and families. They are good-hearted, loyal to friends, love humor, and make themselves a wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companion. They are good listener, unwilling to take sides until they know the whole story, and willing to provide steady and unbiased advices to other. Because of they are reliable, fair, logical, and intelligent, Oxen are often rewarded with positions of authority and trust. They are often traditional, and prefers systems and conventions.

Weakness

Oxen are stubborn and sometimes quick-tempered. Oxen are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain, thus they may not pursue some opportunities that present to them. Oxen may lack of imagination, they need to be encouraged to try something new every now and then. Oxen are perceived as being far too serious or incapable of loosening up. It is important to remember that the oxen are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure. Since Oxen are generally quiet type, they tends to become introverted in a crowd. A good lesson for Oxen is to strive to overcome a judgmental nature or being too serious. Oxen need to learn to value their own good qualities to stand out of a crowd.

Gaining on It

So its been a while since I have commented on the baby's Attachment Disorder. Mainly because everytime I take two steps forward she takes three steps back and it is a grueling uphill battle each and every week. So this week I am excited to share some changes with you:

1) She has officially announced she is a big girl. No more need for pullups at nighttime, as big girls wear big girl underwear. She has been dry for 4 solid days and nights.

2.) She grabs her pillow and blanket and goes to bed on her own, not in my lap, not with me laying with her, not crying, just goes and lays down...AMEN!!!

3.) She wakes up and is excited about going to the babysitter, something I never saw with Daycare.....she is happy to go, packs her own bag with toys in the am and is jabbering all the way.

While these seem small, in my house this is HUGE..... huge progress, to know that she is loved, comfortable enough to let me leave the room, and going to bed on her own...well I actually get to blog. How about that?

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