Something Absolutely New

“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.”

I read this quote today and realized just how true it was. I knew my life would change when I had children but I don't think I realized how much I would change. Things that were important before just don't matter and things that I didn't think mattered that much are the most important things! I absolutely LOVE being a mother and can't believe how blessed I am with two amazing children. I love the "new" me that was born on May 1, 2007 and again on April 27, 2010.

Sweetness

On the way home from some friends,
Kati Ann asked me, "Mom, can I go see...Jesus?"
I asked her, "Where is Jesus, Kati Ann?"
Kati Ann responded with "At His house!" (In a "duh" tone of voice)

Jared & I looked at each other and really had nothing to say, that was a good answer!

Bobi Ann's Turtle Frosty

So, at VBS last week we got coupons for a free Frosty at Wendy's and so today KA and I went to get one on our way home for lunch to have for dessert. I decided to create my own Turtle Frosty with mine (Turtle Ice Cream is one of my favorites). I took my Frosty & added caramel syrup and pecans & enjoyed my own Turtle Frosty Creation. Quite frankly, it was just too good not to share!

7 Weeks of Adorableness

I don't know just how it happens so fast but my teeny tiny baby is growing. I look at him and try to envision the size he was when they handed him to me at the hospital and I just can't believe how much bigger he is! He's now in 3-6 month clothes. Kati Ann didn't move up sizes quite as fast and I can't believe just how quickly he is growing.

A Man in Training

A couple of weeks ago, I was getting Kati Ann dressed, Kie was screaming and Jared was shaving. So, Jared stepped in and took Kie. He took him into the bathroom with him and all I knew is that it got quiet in there. I didn't go look for quite a while because I was taking advantage of the quiet to get some things done but when I went back into the bathroom this is what I saw. Jared had put Kie next to the toilet and turned the vent fan on above him. It quieted him down and he went to sleep. My first thought was "Jared is a genius!" and my second thought was how appropriate that Jared would teach his son to fall asleep by the toilet!! Boys love "bathroom talk", etc. Jared is starting him early!
This has actually become a popular spot for me to put him to get a shower!

1st VBS Program

Kati Ann & her friend Katiebug

It is hard to believe that our Kati Ann is actually old enough to be in a "program" at church! Tonight was her first VBS program. She was in the youngest group and I thought it was so precious! Check out the boots with the shorts...of course this looks is very in with the teenagers and apparently KA thinks so too because she insisted on wearing them.
Enjoy the video of her singing at the program!

My Recent Project

It is unfortunate that I don't have a "before" picture but I didn't think that far ahead. Kati Ann has been in Texas this week so I only had one child to take care of so it seemed like a good time to do a project that I've wanted to do for months. We bought this table on Craigslist not long after moving into our house. The metal was a nickel color and the seats were covered in a plaid (that Kati Ann did a real number on with food & other things). So, my project was to recover the cushions with a more durable, kid-friendly fabric and paint the metal an oil-rubbed bronze. Here is the result. I'm quite excited about it.