Small Blessings...

I've been having a hard time maintaining a positive attitude out here in Virginia. At most times I feel very alone and being thoroughly exhausted from Tyce's night feedings isn't helping matters. But one thing that has been a small blessing in my life are the girls across the street, Jada and Lexi. When we first moved in they came by to tell us about their dog walking business and we had them take care of Brody when we were out of town. Then they came by asking if the twins would like to walk the dogs with them, needless to say the boys were THRILLED. The walks started out about 10 minutes and now last about an hour. When the weather is bad the girls take the twins to their house or they play with them here at our house. It is so nice to have some help and to get a break. The boys just adore them and I really am grateful for their friendship.

Here they are...

I think the boys have been sensing my depression lately (which makes me feel awful) so they've really been stepping up the charm. Jackson about 10 times a day will say, "Guess what Mommy? I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!" Then he'll give me the biggest longest hug ever. It makes me feel so good. Last night Parker was, of course, working late so I was having a hard time getting dinner ready with all the kids needing something and I just broke down and started crying. Josh goes, "Mommy it's too dark right now but tomorrow when the sun comes up I will go outside and get you something pretty to make you happy." So this morning he went out and picked me a flower, it was precious. Also, last night the twins were helping me unload their clothes from the dryer and everything they pulled out they'd say, "Thank you Mommy for washing this! I love this shirt!" or "Thanks Mommy for washing my favorite jammies!" It was a small thing that mean a lot to a stay at home mom. I love my boys so much!