Crowded Lives...

"Crowded lives produce fatigue -

and fatigue produces irritability - and irritability produces

indifference - and indifference can be interpreted by the child as a
lack of genuine affection and personal esteem."

- Dr. James Dobson

I love Craigslist

This week's Craigslist Treasure for $15.

Clark's new buddy, Lane Mullet giving the red radio flyer wagon a test run. Lane is 8 weeks older than Clark.

This week

In the last seven days, Clark

....began walking
....flew for the first time.
....popped THREE new teeth, yes, THREE
....met his first cousin, Amalia and second cousin, Fiona!
....fell down the stairs. yes, again.
....ate a fly! yes, disturbing.
....met his Great Aunt Marianne.
....Started taking 2 to 2 1/2 hour naps. happy!
....began to CLAP his hands together


He's not the only one who is ready for a good night of sleep!

Night!

10 Fall Things

Here are some things I'm excited about...

1. Making cinnamon bread one of these mornings

2. Getting a Family Fall picture taken by Jodie. Can't wait!



3. Flying to Chicago next weekend with my 2 boys and staying in a motel!

4. Seeing my sister get married in a few weeks

5. Finishing organizing my closet! 2 weeks ago I purchased an organizer that Allyn has already installed. YAY!

6. Making applesauce for Clark

7. Getting all the goodwill stuff loaded up and dropped off!

8. Spending more time relaxing with friends

9. Making a HUGE batch of chili and freezing it for quick meals. YUM!

10. Working on "not being busy" and delighting in "the lack of perfection"

oh...and 11...celebrating our 4th ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK. WHOOOHOO!