Twist and Shout

It is my baby boy's 10 birthday and the title fits him to a 'T'. He has been moving and grooving since he was in the womb. He even wanted out early! He has been running since 10 months and becoming such a man of God!

He is so honest and sensible and a spitten image of his father. I had him, shouldn't he look like me?

Cinderella

Here is my Cinderella, who is growing up so fast! It seems like yesterday she was playing dress up with little curls and able to sit on my lap and now she is 6 inches taller than me and looking like a lady. She loves God so much and I am so glad that He claimed her and she is choosing to walk with Him. She has gone through so much more than I ever did at that age and she still remains positive! I learn from her more than I realize and love her so much.

This song by Steven Curtis Chapman reminds me to cherish every moment she allows me to have with her and often times I would much rather be left alone but I need to make those memories. I so enjoy when we can just have fun and hang out. I love to see how she is with Steve and the bond they have, how sweet she can be when she wants to be to her brother and sister and how much she adores her Nana.

So, friends, help me to remember that I do love this girl and that soon she will be my friend and not just my daughter. Remind me to hold her and pray for her and remember that she still is my baby.

That's What Friends are For

I hope that I am someone who when someone out there hears this song they think 'Yep, that is Brenda'. I often fail at friendships. I over think, underestimate and get worried about too many things in friendship. Although some people still like me. :)



This weekend I get to spend time with 3 lovely ladies and go garage saling and take a 'vacation from my problems'. I hope to laugh, sleep, eat, keep watch over my tongue, have fun, feel young, eat, sleep, laugh and learn with these ladies. Lots of expectations but not too far reaching.