Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
Epicurus quotes (Greek philosopher, BC 341-270
Today was a good day. I feel satisfied and fulfilled with life. I breathed in the bliss of our everyday, and reflected on what a miracle it is that we have built this little family! Eight years ago I only dreamed of a man and a family like ours, and now it has come to fruition! What an abundant life I'm living, God has blessed us until our cup runneth over!!
Today was nothing too exciting, just a nice steady pace - the best kind of day. The weather was hot, and as I sat outside today with a girlfriend in the sun and watched our children splash in the kiddie pool - memories of my youth and lifeguarding days emerged. I love the sun's warmth pressing on my back. Some girlfriends stopped by with their kiddos to play and swim, always good to have some Mommy fellowship!
For dinner we had steak and Clayton helped us make fish sticks. We are involving him as much as possible in food preparation, in hopes he'll take an interest in actually eating the food. 
It tickled me when he lined up the fish sticks, much the same way he lines up his cars. Doll boy! Tyler cooked steak for us on the grill and made some potatoes from the farmer's market. As the sun was setting tonight, I worked on the dishes. Baby Emma kept me company in her bouncy seat on the kitchen counter. Tyler was out on the deck with the kids, reading his golf book he checked out at the library on our last date night. Don't worry, the night wasn't perfect.
Gracie purposely stole Clayton's full cup of milk off the counter and went over to the carpet and dumped it. Awesome! Shop vacumms are the best for these messy kiddos of mine! Even better, is a Daddy who does the shop vacumming!!! 
Gracie also had a poopy diaper while swimming. That was great too. Love poop in a wet diapee. And love the Daddy who cleaned it up! Everyone is sleeping now, only the quiet lul of the clothes dryer can be heard. A good day, for sure!
It tickled me when he lined up the fish sticks, much the same way he lines up his cars. Doll boy! Tyler cooked steak for us on the grill and made some potatoes from the farmer's market. As the sun was setting tonight, I worked on the dishes. Baby Emma kept me company in her bouncy seat on the kitchen counter. Tyler was out on the deck with the kids, reading his golf book he checked out at the library on our last date night. Don't worry, the night wasn't perfect.
Gracie purposely stole Clayton's full cup of milk off the counter and went over to the carpet and dumped it. Awesome! Shop vacumms are the best for these messy kiddos of mine! Even better, is a Daddy who does the shop vacumming!!! 
Gracie also had a poopy diaper while swimming. That was great too. Love poop in a wet diapee. And love the Daddy who cleaned it up! Everyone is sleeping now, only the quiet lul of the clothes dryer can be heard. A good day, for sure!
