This morning...

I made blueberry pancakes. They were DEEELICIOUS!

What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about?

So.... I think it is so much fun to read on peoples blogs what brings them JOY or what makes them HAPPY! After all, it truly is about the "little things" in life don't you agree?

In honor of letting our lights shine, and finding happiness in things, I would like to share some things that I am "all about" lately... Here you go:

~I LOOOVE the first sip of coffee in the morning. Something about it's warmth and crisp taste makes me tingle! And yearn for more :-) Somedays a snorkel and goggles would be handy so I could dive right in! (Something my mama would say)

~Right now it's all about the new Aveeno detoxifying face scrub I came across at Target! The other day I went into the bathroom to, well, pee and afterwards I caught a glimpse of my face wash and scrubbed my face! It felt A-MAZING! Like I said earlier... it's the little things in life that can put a smile on a persons face!

~I haven't worn makeup since January 1st of this year and I have never felt better! I am spending the time that I would "fussing" doing something else that feels productive :-) Making a big breakfast, getting down on the floor and playing with Josie, coming up with a new craft for the kids, you get the idea!

~Tulips! Ever since the tulips have come out for sale at our grocery store, I have bought a bunch and had them in a big vase on my kitchen table! They are bright, Springy reminders that the snow soon shall melt (we hope!)

~It really is all about watching my daughter PLAY! Some things I have noticed: she is a leader, loves to hold dolls and pretend to feed them bottles, problem solves when dressing her Dora doll, stacks blocks oh so carefully (and then knocks them over and laughs), almost always has a purse (or 2 or 3) on her shoulder and a phone in her hand (now who on earth could she have seen do that!?)

~It's all about simplifying, finding joy in any situation that I catch myself in, bringing the BEST out in myself, showing kindness and compassion, being genuine and me! The BEST ME I CAN BE!!!! :-)

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and relaxing - enjoyable weekend! I ordered a fresh robin's egg blue sweater out of Athleta (www.athleta.com) and am waiting for it to arrive on my doorstep! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Digging out the Spring clothing is SWEET - if you ask me, and I may just decide to live in this until long sleeves are no longer necessary!!!

Peace,

Maggie

P.S. It's all about the "Candle-lit" yoga that I think I am going to go to Sunday night :-) Sounds heavenly!

Pretty dang cute!

I am quite smitten with this wall decor! Definitely think it would be an adorable addition to Josie's big girl room when she moves into her toddler bed! :-)

You can find more like this at: http://www.weegallery.com/

Spring in MN

It is a balmy 50 degrees outside today and there is some snow - but it isn't white - it is a brownish black from the mud! And when I say mud, I mean M-U-D! My daughter, being the Buster she is, took one look at the M-U-D and went straight for it! However, not completely on purpose! You see, she is still a bit tipsy in her frog boots and while heading for the yard she did what looked like a semi-somersault and when face first into the M-U-D!!! Her then pink Colombia jacket, hat, mittens, and snow pants were covered in the mud and muck! As well as her face! :-( Poor dear had no idea what hit her! Everything is now in the washing machine, and Miss Josie is asleep.... dreaming of mud!

Reassured

"I am my Beloveds, and my Beloved is mine." Song of Solomon 6:3

My poor baby has been sick since Saturday, and last night while I was up getting her something cool to drink and some medicine.... this Bible verse kept running through my head. It was most comforting to know that my God is taking care of me and helping me be the best mommy I can - while also protecting my baby from harm. God is SO GOOD! I don't know what I would do without the strength He provides me.

Feeling BLESSED today - And I hope you feel the same.

Ribbit

This morning my daughter - with her tired eyes and CRAZY hair - decided that it would be a good morning to wear the ole' rain boots! She has been eyeing these from afar as they have been in her closet for, how shall I say this??? SPRING!!!! When and if it ever comes :-) But today she pointed to them... made a happy - curious giggle (which I cannot resist) so I pulled them down and on they went. She walked around the house all morning in them - and I made frog sounds for her when she would walk by (the boots are frogs by the way..)

She just melts my heart!!! And makes me ribbit!

The day after...

Has everyone come down off of their sugar high yet? My husband went and got our taxes done (very romantic!) and brought me home a box of Russell Stover chocolates (the man knows me!)... We each ate ONE (proud of us) and now they are in the freezer for the days when I need a chocolate fix - like right about now maybe!? :-)

Miss Josie is battling a nasty cold - similar to everyone else right about now it seems. But it hasn't stopped her from enjoying all of the Valentine's festivities! Yesterday we hosted a party at our home - complete with cut-out cookies (made by my wonderful mother), frosting, sprinkles of every color and shape and of course VALENTINE'S! Each child had a bag to take home at the end of the party - after filling up on PIZZA!

All in all it was a complete success - the kids got to play and eat cookies, chocolate, lick frosting off of spoons, etc. etc. etc. and the mommy's got to visit - drink Caribou coffee - and perform crowd control! A STUPENDOUS day! And afterwards.... we napped!

Here are a few pic's from the day:

Josie waiting patiently for her friends to arrive - looking a little lethargic from her cold - poor Buster girl!Let the frosting BEGIN!!!Mmmmmmm.... M&M's!The final product!

I hope you all have a wonderful "day after" Valentine's Day!