Petie-o-potamus

So I picked Peyton up from school yesterday and as I'm signing her out, her teacher says (in a very loving way), "Could you please have a conversation with her about not picking up her friends?  She's a little bigger than the other kids and she's always picking them up."  I had to suppress a giggle as I pictured my little rough-houser sneaking up behind unsuspecting classmates and hoisting them into the air, their legs flailing.  I, of course, had a gentle talk with her and don't expect this to be a problem again.  However, it got me thinking about the little girl we're raising.  She is such an individual and it amazes me every day how she grows more and more into her own person and becomes less and less...us.

One of the things I enjoy so much about her at this age is the hilarity that comes from her mouth.  Last night Jonathan and I had a Mary Kay event to attend so she stayed with her awesome Gran and PopPop (shout out to the G-parents, whoot whoot).  As Jonathan was lifting a half-asleep Peyton from the car, she looked at him with eyes closed and said, "Your breath smells like brussel sprouts."  BAHahaha!

Anyway, my little smart cookie is such a sponge.  I'm amazed by her daily at how much she learns just but observing.  One very exciting new development is READING!  Her mimi (shout out to another G-parent!) started working with her on flashcards and sounding out words.  She can read around 15-20 sight words and I'm such a proud mama for it!

Here is a picture of Pete on her first Friday of the school year.  She's sporting her spirit shirt and a smile!

Let the blogging BEGIN!

One of my New Year's resolutions was to start a blog.  Just 8 months in but at least I'm doing it!  People are always asking me how I do it...how do I juggle all that I have going on.  My answer to them is quite simply, "I have no idea!!!" 

I'm looking forward to keeping this blog to chronicle our crazy beautiful life and all of it's glory.  I'll be sharing recipes, kooky things my kids say, my Mary Kay journey, and my always exciting, never-a-dull moment love life.

So a little about my family:  We have three girls, much to my hubby's chagrin.  Sydney is almost 14 years old and going on 18.  She is an amazing kid and SO smart!  Her 'big sister abilities' never cease to amaze me.

Peyton is the middle child, 4 years old and with enough personality to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool.  She is the epitome of a strong-willed child and keeps me on my toes (and on the Internet).  LOTS of funny stories come out of that one. 

Arlene is our last born.  She's 10 months old and is currently eating dog food...not even kidding.  Arlene is named after my sweet Nana who passed away while I was pregnant with her.  She is always on the move and a very happy little munchkin.

My husband, Jonathan, is amazing.  He works hard all day and comes home in the evenings to play with the kids and many nights he does it alone because of my Mary Kay business.  He is my 'why'...

So I guess that leaves me.  I'm a mom, a teacher, and a beauty consultant.  I love all three of my jobs!  They stretch me physically, mentally, and emotionally but you can't grow unless you stretch!  I'm a big dreamer and I'm a firm believer that my dreams are a glimpse into God's mind for me.  Keeping this thought in mind helps me to not limit myself to what I think is possible!

Thanks for visiting...more to come!!