The Gift That Is Corbin Strikes Again

So last Friday I had the day off so I took the kids to IHOP for breakfast then we headed out for shopping at Old Navy and Target to get those few last minute going back to school needs. After an exhausting morning of 3 kids crammed into a fitting room trying on clothes, constant requests for more junk, arguing over who's gonna push the basket, and chit chat from the boys on how excited they are to have their teachers, we made it home and I decided to have some girl time with Taya. So we went to get our nails and toes done. This is always fun. Especially when you have have your BFF with you.

Before Taya and I left, I tried to do a couple things around the house. I wasn't in a rush, per say, but I was walking around the house with purpose, mind focused on the nail salon. Well, my dear Corbin always has a million and 5 things running through his head. He kept asking me the same question over and over...and OVER. I wasn't necessarily ignoring him, I just wasn't listening to the words coming out of his precious mouth. Finally, after about 7 minutes of him continuously following me around the house, he stopped dead in his tracks and said as serious as only he can "Are you EVEN listening to anything I'm saying to you right now?!?" Now THAT folks, got my attention! I busted out laughing and gave that boy a big ole' kiss. I love him.

Back To School They Go

Today starts the 2011-2012 school year. This is exciting for the kids but sad for me. It's just a reminder that they're all steadily growing up...too fast. On top of that, Taya started Pre-K. This is different then just pre-school...it's like REAL school.

The boys were so excited. Up even before me. They picked out their "first day of school" clothes 3 days ago. Both got the teachers they wanted and were ready to see their friends again.

Taya has been carrying her new backpack around for 2 days and has put everything SHE thinks she needs in it. I don't have the heart to tell her that that thing will become a pain soon enough.



I dropped the boys at school(don't really even remember them saying bye as they got out of the car, they were so excited) and off we went to take tot. Taya went to Miss Achaaale's(Michelle)house. She's being home schooled along with buddy Grayson. They got to feed the horse apples and "oatmeal" before I left. Taya was stoked. She loves her horses.

The real test of my day is after school, when the boys ride the bus home and STAY ALONE until I get there. That's an hour and a half of them "hopefully" being responsible and not burning down the house. Fingers crossed.

Now that they're all in school, I miss them so much.

The Gift That Is Corbin

Last week Matt was away on business so I, for the second week in a row, was doing the whole single mom thing. Got the kids up at the crack of dawn(5am to be exact), ran through the day as normal and crashed by 9:30. Every morning I felt like a terrible parent, getting the kids up so early(during summer at that), driving in the car, for what seems like forever, and just having to be away period. The kids however were fine. Happy. Awake. Discussing the topic of conversation on Kidd Kraddick in the morning(had to abruptly change the station a couple times) and rarin' to start their day. At one point, I was so tired, missing Matt and just feeling really low. We're driving on 205, behind the normal 6am traffic thinking I REALLY wish I was home in bed when I look over and see this...



At that moment, all the chaos and craziness of the world dissipated and a HUGE smile and feeling of total peace filled my entire body.

I believe God gives us kids to remind us in moments of doubt that there is ALWAYS humor and love in this life big enough to conquer it all.

My Husband...The Builder

For the better part of the past 10 days the kids and I have been on our own. Matt has been away on business building playgrounds...in the humid Houston heat...only 110degrees. Poor guy.

This is the product of his handywork.



I'm so proud of my guy. He is truly my hero.

Matt's due home at the end of the week...hopefully with a picture of another creation:-)

My Best Friend

Stands about 3ft tall.

Weighs approximately 33 pounds.

Has sandy blonde hair, with bright blue eyes.

My best friend...

Makes me smile.
Makes me laugh everyday.

Makes me want to learn all I can about the world.

My best friend...

Teaches me all about horses.

Teaches me how to be a great friend.

Teaches me to love even myself.

My best friend...

Gives me the best hugs and kisses.

My best friend...

Makes me want to be a kid again.

My best friend...

Is the light of my life.

My best friend...

Makes me want to redeem myself.

My best friend...

Brings me more joy than I could have ever imagined.

THIS is MY best friend!