What to write about????

I have no clue what to write about but it seems once I start I just keep going. This will definitely be a random post...

It's been a good week around here. The kids haven't fought nearly as much. God knows that I need a break and what a blessing it has been. I did a lot of housework yesterday and the kids were awesome. I've also been finishing up on my part of a baby shower for Heather. I made the invites (a long time ago), handled the rsvp's and potluck, & prepared the games and prizes. The shower is tomorrow and am so excited to see it all come together. Heather's mom and Grandma are in charge of the rest.

The kids have been busy playing cars, baby dolls, and outside in the evenings with daddy. Grace is talking so much more. Her newest words the last couple of nights have been "Baby Einstein." Sounds more like 'bebe dinetine.' I love how her language is coming alive. She repeats so many words now and claps for herself and laughs as she says a new word. We have been waiting for her to really start talking as she turned 2 in April. Andrew was a late talker as well. Grace has also slowed down considerably on her climbing. I took away the little pink chair to her table and maybe that has helped or maybe it's the communication. We haven't had as many temper tantrums either. Such a blessing! She is cute, funny, imaginative, and so in love with her daddy!

Last night we picked peaches and a few apples from our neighbor's tree. I'm going to try some peach freezer jam but I was told it would be too sweet b/c the peaches are so sweet but I guess I'm stubborn and have to try it for myself. Gee, I wonder where my kids get it from?

Speaking of stubborn....Andrew is becoming more so. I had 2 of Heather's kids here yesterday and in and hour and a half I had to talk to him about sharing about 4 times. He doesn't like sharing(what kid probably does) and he is so bossy. And yes Papa Rick, he gets it from me. I can be controlling and really don't like to share either (it doesn't really get easier as an adult). I'm trying to work with him on this concept and I'm sure his teacher will be helpful as well. Pretty soon we will also go to the church on Tuesday and Thursday mornings so he will have to be around a bunch of kids 3 days a week and will have to deal with it. Part of the problem has been his cuteness. He always had blonde hair and curls and he was just so cute that everybody (including daddy) let him do whatever he wanted. Now, we have this 4 year old little boy that is having trouble sharing and not getting his way. He cries about so much and it truly makes my heart ache b/c I think of what we should have done differently with him. Anyway, I'm praying for guidance in this area so we can try to get past this issue. Other than that he is a great kid. Very loving and cuddly. Hmm, I have to try to find a picture of the cute little curly hair boy so you can what I'm talking about....well, that's all for now. Enjoy your weekend. It will be a busy one for us!