A love bank deposit

During our premarital counseling, we learned that everyone has a personal "love bank." Hurtful words and actions make withdrawals in our spouse's love bank. On the flip side, we can make deposits in each other's love bank as well with our words and actions. This very basic concept really clicked and has stuck with both of us.
I jokingly told Todd he made a huge deposit in my love bank today. Hillsboro had a professional development day and he had an extra long lunch break. He texted and asked if I would like him to come for lunch. Wow! He laughed at me when he got here and said, "You are giddy." I replied, "Well, it's not every day I get to have lunch with you." I love him and am so grateful he is my husband!

This picture is old, but I love it. Since the Cardinals are headed to the World Series-I thought it fit well here. Todd bought Camden these onesies back when he worked at Hibbett's Sporting Goods. 

Coach's Kids

Aren't these two just the cutest? Camden and Kara are the only 2 coach's kids at the 8th grade games. Camden, against his better judgment but Mommy insisted, shares his toys with Kara. Even though, according to him, all she does is stick them in her mouth. Amy and Kara have made going to the 8th grade football games much more fun from this coach's wife. I am thankful for new friends!

 Ms. Ronda, Camden's pre-K teacher, has been at the 8th grade games as well and at the last game, he asked to go sit with her. What a sweet teacher to let him sit by her and talk her ear off the whole game! She said he told her all about football, the Volunteers and Peyton Manning.

Ten on Tuesday

1. As we were up changing Camden's sheet and pajamas last night(after an accident), he says to Todd, " Daddy, why did you sound like Darth Vader when I came in your room?" And then, he proceeds to make the noise that Todd was making. He was talking about Todd's snoring! Oh, I could not contain my laughter even at 3:00 in the morning-it was hilarious. 
2. Camden is finally wanting to write his name and this teacher momma is SO proud!! 
   
3. While I am very sad at times that we have not been chosen yet by a birthmom, I am so grateful that we have Little Man and for the joy he brings us every single day. The words of one of my favorite songs on JoyFM come to me often: ..." If I need to be still, give me peace for the moment...." God has given me a peace about our second adoption that I cannot explain. I still am anxious, but not overly so. 
   
4. I have such an awesome group of students this year. They are so willing to please and for the most part, very well-behaved. I am so glad to be having an enjoyable year. 
5. Todd and I were talking on the phone the other day and he said, "Hey, remember when we had our landline and when I said something you didn't like-you would bang the phone on the counter or whatever was handy?" He and I had the best laugh over that memory. 
6. Camden melted my heart the other day with his sweetness. I was trying on my bridesmaid's dress for the wedding and walked in to show Todd. Camden was in the room and said, "Mommy, move your head like this." I did and he said, "Mom, you look like a Barbie!" Even though I am far from a Barbie-how cute was that?!?!
7. I had a sub(who is also a student teacher in our building) last week while Camden was sick who organized my middle desk drawer. I ran out of time before school started this year and she remembered me saying that. I opened it Monday morning, and as I put it to her, I heard angels singing. I LOVE organization! What a kind thing for her to do!  and of course, I snapped a picture of it....
   
8. Todd and I were told during family read time before bed tonight to put our stop signs up because we were "whipsering". We just looked at each other and grinned. Nothing like being put in your place by your 4 1/2 year old son. 
9. I can make gravy!! I realize this may seem kinda silly, but one of the things I have missed about my momma's cooking is her gravy. So, about a year ago, I decided I was going to learn how. I have to say Todd was pretty excited. I will also say that there were a few flops and it still tastes kinda bland-but it's gravy. 
10. Could someone please tell me how to teach my son to blow his nose? When he has a booger, he sniffs constantly and it drives me bonkers. At this point, I may just be willing to pay someone to teach him. Any takers?

Hotel Day?

Believe it or not, this sweet boy has missed the last 3 "hotel days" of pre-K. A few weeks ago, Camden came into the bathroom as I was getting ready for work and asked if today was hotel day. After a bit of questioning, I realized he was talking about Show and Tell Day. Fridays is Show and Tell Day in Ms. Ronda's class. He was just missing the sh part. :)

He has been fighting some icky viruses and has ran a fever off and on for the last 3 weeks. The doctor says that he must have one strong immune system if they are only lasting a few days. But this momma is ready for him to be well. Bring on the vitamins and better hand-washing!

Henry

 

I was summoned outside the other night to meet this little guy, Henry. Camden carried him around for the better part of an hour and "played" with him. I am so thankful for Todd-that he does things like find grasshoppers for our sweet boy. He is such a good daddy. We are realizing more and more that these little things are what being a family is all about.

Homecoming 2013

Amazing weather, Homecoming parade, lunch with the team and coaches, playing football w/Grant, tailgating, a score of 60-0, playing on the field after the game-a great day of football season memories. Believe it or not, I am starting to like football season and being a coach's wife! 

Pete the Cat

Camden got to bring home Pete the Cat from Ms. Ronda's class last night. He had to write about what Pete the Cat did with him and draw Pete. How cute is this?!?!?