Mom's knee surgery

Mom went in for knee replacement surgery yesterday. She seems to be doing good. I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet today. The dr. said it was in pretty bad shape and said she was probably living with a lot of pain, which she was. She kind of was hobbling a bit and couldn't get around very well. We are all hoping and praying this will eliminate the pain and help her get around better. Hope your feeling better Mom. I love you... xoxoxoxo

C-C-C-old outside....

It has been really cold around here lately. The kids can't go out to recess because the teachers think it is too cold. I come home last night and my kids are outside trying to build themselves an ice patch so they slide all around. They were content as can be. I wonder if it is really necessary to not let them go outside at school. I say if they are prepared and they want too, let them out. I had to finally drag them in at 6 pm because it was dark out. They would have stayed out there longer if I would have let them. I am so glad they love to be outside, but I worry with them playing out in such cold weather. Maybe it is because I am wimpy. It doesn't seem to bother them. We are suppose to maybe get some snow this weekend. I see some snow forts in the near future.

perfect moments

The other night, I had an "AAAHH" moment. It reminded me of an episode from like Leave it to Beaver or something. Savanna and Hallie were sitting to the kitchen table playing Boggle, actually getting along, Jase was reading to Aleena and Livee in front of the fireplace, Brad was cleaning the blind in the room, and I was cooking dinner. Everyone was peaceful, there was no fighting or even loud noise, it was just Christmas music in the background. I couldn't help but feel myself smile. These are the moments that make it all worth it.