I'm no fool

Here it is, Wednesday night. It's late. I've been surfing the web, looking at other blogs, watching a few videos. Really nothing at all. My husband is also glued to his laptop on the couch next to me. Thought that I'd write a quick post before retiring to my soft inviting bed. Went to church tonight. Practiced with the choir. Sunday we'll be singing a song called "Hosanna." I was singing it in the car on the way home. Ho sa a na... Ho sa a na... Hosanna to the King. Ho sa a na... Ho sa a na.......
My middle son started singing the same melody along with me, but changed it just a bit...Lasagna Lasagna Lasagna tastes so good....

Did any one of you get an April Fool's prank? Well, my youngest son got me. Apparently he got the trick from Nickelodeon. This morning when I went for my regular bowl of Strawberry Frosted Mini Wheats, I opened the box and started to pour the cereal when I realized that it wasn't my cereal! I got a bowl full of Frosted Flakes! Chandler had switched the bags before he went to sleep. Cute huh?!


And here's Glynis yet again. We went to Costco yesterday. Needed to stock up on some meats and a few other things. Wasn't planning to buy anything else, but look at this. It's a Step2 play sink with a working (battery operated) faucet. Glynis loves water, so we just couldn't pass this up. It's obviously an outdoor toy, but how could we not let her try it out last night?! How many of you would let you child play with 2 gallons of water right in your living room! Yes, we're a little crazy. It all turned out ok. Most of the water stayed in the sink.

Chandler Vaughn

Chandler was born 11 years ago today. If you're a mother than you know the feeling that your child's birthday brings. 4 times a year, I sit and reminisce about those 4 magnificent days. I was built for having babies. All four pregnancies were wonderful. Of course, my body shows the wear, but all the deliveries went smoothly and 4 precious babies were born into this crazy world.

Chandler is my baby boy and no longer my youngest child, but a big brother himself now. When he was born, my marriage was rocky and ended when Chandler was barely 4 years old. Oh what a joy he brought to my soul during that uneven and ardous time in my life. That little blond baby strapped to my hip. I carried him everywhere. He was light as a feather. He loved to climb, and was in perpetual motion. His wonder of the world kept his brothers and I in stiches. He made friends where ever he went. I remember when he was about 4 years old. We would often go to the park. It would only be a few minutes before he would have organized all the kids there and started a game of tag. He is still the same way. He's a leader who is compassionate towards others. In kindergarten, he had plenty of friends, but one little girl who was often teased by the others for her weight, came straight up to me one day to tell me that she was going to marry Chandler when she grew up. Chandler had defended her many times from the bullying. I have a feeling that she will always remember that.
He's growing up now I suppose. He's changing every day like kids are suppose to do. His party is planned for this Friday. We'll have pizza, play some games and maybe even watch a movie. His friends will be his focus that day. I'll just sit back and watch my son turn 11.