Worst Mom EVER!

It is the end of the school year and so the kids are having their end of school year programs. They include singing, dancing and art to display.
Well, Hope was very excited about this. She even made me a personalized invitation to her program. It was so cute. She colored in crayon "Come to my show" " I love you Mom" "Thursday at 2:00".
Well, Thursday at 2:00 came and went. I forgot..... I FORGOT! I am such a jerk!
So, when she got home and I saw her, I instantly remembered. I felt HORRIBLE! She did too. I gave her tons of hugs and kissed with tons of "I am sorry"s . I asked how it went and what I missed... She said she sang and danced. She told me she played the xylophone. SHe also told me she missed me and REALLY wanted me there. She said. "I looked all over for you and I couldn't find you." My heart sank and broke for her.... Upon hearing our conversation Courage said, "Mom, my program is tomorrow at 2:00." And then Hope said, "Well, at least you can make it to see Courage's show..." Ugh... My heart was breaking even more. THen she ended it with "I should have told Justice (her 4yr old brother, mind you...) to remind you about my show so you wouldn't forget." I felt think a giant piece of crap!
So I took her shopping with me and bought her a donut.
The next day, I pulled her out of her class to watch Courage in his program. I had Hope sit on my lap for the hour. She told all about her program.... where she sat, what she sang, which instrument she played, and what her art looked like.
I wish I could take that day back and redo it........
Here are Courage's program pics:

Here We Go Again!

Skip the chipped teeth and look at those tonsils! Poor kid's tonsils are so swollen that they are touching. So I took Justice to the pediatrician today to get an antibiotic. But in the exam, low and behold we find out he has double ear infections too!!! Here is the theory.... His adenoids and tonsils become enflamed frequently. They cause fluid build up in his eustation tubes. That causes the ear infection and problems for his ear drums. Therefore, I am checking with ENT next Thursday to see if we can get Justice's tonsils taken out. Hopefully that will put an end to his life-long ear infections, snoring, congestion, and swollen glands. I just want him to feel better and have healthy ears!

Our Preschool Grad

One of the funniest things I have ever seen happened at Justice's preschool graduation. Of course when preschool children graduate they always put on a show of singing and dancing. Well, every child at the concert was so enthusiastic about the songs and dances they were performing.... That is every child except Justice. He stood stiff as a board. Motionless. Expressionless. It was absolutely hilarious! He was severely tortured up on the stage in the center of singing and dancing children. The thought sin his head were probably, "I hate this!" "Get me outta here NOW!" "Why are they torturing me?!"

It was priceless.

1st year of preschool... done.

One more year of preschool.... In Minot!

AHHHH!!!

Justice and his BF, Sarah Cannon

Zombie....

Even Daddy got to come!

We love Mrs. Woodard

Mmmmm... Refreshments! Look at all those cookies!

Faith's Orchestra Concert

Last night Faith had her last concert of the school year. It was really nice. I am actually surprised how well these string beginners do at playing their instruments. I remember when I was a kid listening to the beginner orchestra students at my school. They sucked.
I watched Faith on stage thinking how beautiful she is. She is such a special girl. And, she is growing up too fast, becoming a beautiful young woman. I am so proud of her. She does so well in school. She chooses awesome friends. She is so smart. I have always said, "God gave her to me so I could keep my sanity. She is my gift."

Orchestra teacher Ms. Heffner

After Concert Treat

Decisions... Decisions...

Beautiful

Good Thoughts

I have been thinking a lot about life lately and how blessed I am. I have decided it all comes down to these few quotes. These are words I live by....

“If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.” Pilgim Peace

"One person can make a difference and every person should try" John Fitzgerald Kennedy

"Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone's task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it." Viktor E. Frankl

"Your place in life is not determined by destiny or outside forces, but by choices you have made. Make wise choices." Tera Amsbury

"Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what" Anonymous