I love my Things. They are kind (most of the time), they are cuddly (all the time), and they are funny (most of the time). Thing 1 is my reflective one. She likes to cuddle with me and just talk about life. Thing 2 loves the kind of "get-in-your-face" cuddling while watching TV. Thing 3 likes to play. She likes to cuddle, but while you're cuddling, you need to be scratching/rubbing her back, arm, leg, tummy, other arm, back again, other leg, side, arm, leg, back, arm, tummy, back, tummy, back, arm..... you get the picture. If she's not wanting to cuddle, you better be willing to play a game with her. It's usually make believe. "Pretend I'm a princess and you're my baby....." etc. Or worse. "Let's play "The Fresh Beat Band" - I'll be Kiki and you can be Marina." Oi. I usually try to get her to play cards or Twister or something, simply because make believe games are hard enough for me. When you're asking me to recreate your favorite TV show? Not so much....
Anyway, I love my Things. But today is their first day back to school. I've considered homeschooling before and I still might some day, if the need arises. In the mean time, they've been cooped up in the house with me for 2 weeks. They also haven't had much alone time, which is often necessary in this house to keep the peace. So it's the first day back to school and I'm a happy Mama Bear. Also happy because all three Things are happy to go back to school, too!
I bought a scale today. Time to get back at it. Not because it's a "New Year's Resolution" or anything. Just because I've been meaning to get back on track with my health and it's time. This morning started out great with an early rising, healthy homemade banana nut oatmeal, and the Word of God. I hope your day started out as well as mine did. If it didn't, I hope it only gets better for you!
Be happy, friends. God is GOOD!!
