Posts about my baby girl, we’re so excited to welcome her, get to know her, and share all of her accomplishments!
One of my friends replied to my last post on twitter with this statement. “It reminds me that there are only two things in life that matter, relationships, and I can’t remember the other one.” So. True. I have taken that to heart. And wanted to focus on this for just these brief few minutes. [...]
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Never would I have thought those words would come from my mouth. I’m the kind of girl who needs her kitchen cleaned before going to bed. If my kitchen is clean, my house feels cleaner. And when I wake up and make coffee at what feels like an ungodly hour – I NEED my kitchen [...]
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This morning we had plans to go to the Family Christian Bookstore here in town to watch the new Veggie Tales movie. Prayse wanted to bring some money in case she wanted to buy something (100% chance this would happen). It was the perfect opportunity to talk with her and put into play some money [...]
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I have been bothered lately by how Prayse has been responding to me. It’s such a frustrating tone that can be whiny, is high-pitched, disrespectful and makes me see red. “IT’S THE PAAAAAARENTS JOB TO BRUSH TEETH AT NIGHT!!!!” After the five times I’ve asked that she just get started and I’ll come help her [...]
Read moreThere are times, a moment, that must be captured and written down so that it is remembered for much longer than I can do on my own. I am so thankful and praise God for the daughter I’ve been given. Even through the rough moments right now as she is trying to establish independence and [...]
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At our house there is never just one conversation happening. When someone has something to say it is like a green light for someone else to jump in with something on their mind. Does it happen at your house too? This is just a preview, and quite a mild one since I was keeping silent [...]
Read moreI love my daughter. I know it’s kind of assumed, but I really really really love my daughter Prayse. She is a handful, she has more energy than six of me combined. I am often less patient than I should be and often more patient than I should be and I’m sure it is confusing [...]
Read moreEat your heart out Christina Aguilera, I have my very own superstar right here at home. Just kidding, Prayse would totally pick you as her coach, as she reminds me every time we watch The Voice either live or DVR’d over and over and over…. This. This is why I love being a Mom, because [...]
Read moreI need some help in the Mom arena. I am finding myself more and more convicted by the way I speak to Prayse. We’re in this stage where she is fiercely independent (even more than she was before which I didn’t even know was possible). And in this, it’s like she doesn’t even hear me. [...]
Read moreUnless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not. ~Dr. Seuss That Dr. Seuss. He’s one smart cookie. We watched the movie The Lorax this evening and the end of the film had this quote up. Both R and I were silent, contemplating, until my hubby said, [...]
Read moreMy Dearest Missy P, You are five now. The big oh-five. One whole hand. Five. Preschool again. Growing. Your own person. Get this, you have YOUR OWN OPINION. And you even have the audacity to express it. What an adjustment this is (okay, an adjustment and kind of awesome because the conversations we have border [...]
Read moreI’ve been feeling convicted lately. I have been careless. I have thankfully had a few out of body experiences. And it happens when I find myself talking with Prayse. There are times, too many times lately when I find myself talking to her in a way that would never be acceptable if I were talking [...]
Read moreKids are so special aren’t they? They truly have a childlike faith. They believe. They see the world in such a different light. I think that because of their faith, a faith that most of them time they can’t and don’t label (thank goodness) they are allowed to see what we only wish we could. [...]
Read moreI’ll be honest, I’ve never once before wanted to kick a preschooler in the shins. Until last night. Throw tomatoes at me if you will, raise your eyebrows at me – go ahead. I’d say it again even just for the shock factor, but unfortunately I’m serious. Saturday while Xavier was taking a nap and [...]
Read moreThe entire concept of introducing elements into Prayse’s life and toys that look like her is still a big deal to me. After posting about the hunt for a curly hair dolly I received many amazing comments and emails from people pointing me in the direction of dolls that have curly hair. A huge “Thank [...]
Read more“I’m fat!” Uhhh, what? I heard it again. “I’m fat!” Prayse had found a hand mirror in her grandma-great’s bathroom and was staring intently into it. I walked into the bathroom in disbelief and saw the most beautiful little girl in the world looking into a hand mirror with a sad look on her face [...]
Read moreAfter weeks of a little lady begging him, guess who came through? That’s right, the best dad evah – Raymonn Adams. The excitement mounted late afternoon as Prayse was told what was in store for her that evening. It just kept getting better when she realized that her best buddy Jaxon would be joining them. [...]
Read more“Where are those keys?” I mumbled to myself, rummaging around the kitchen. I was in a rush, a big hurry. The big plan for the day was for yard work, R had invited a young man in our community to come help for the day, allowing him to earn some money as well as be [...]
Read morePrayse and I had a Prayse/Mama date this morning. It was fantastic as we went and had “coffee” together and then hit up the Farmer’s Market. P is so alive, so wonderfully attracted to the simple things. She reminds me to slow down and enjoy life, enjoy the giggles. Many commented on her beautiful hair, [...]
Read moreBlog! I need to write, just write to write. Nothing significant in this post, but there has not been much time and the urge and need to write has been building up. So I thought I’d give a general Adams family update. Good news is I included some cute pictures of my loveys, so it’ll [...]
Read moreOh my goodness it’s day 12 and I have yet to introduce you to one of the newest but still one of the most precious individuals in my life, my son. Xavier Ray Adams. Let’s say I’m extremely glad I chose to sit down and reflect on my pregnancy when I did, because the next [...]
Read moreIt’s 4:00 am, I am 38 weeks, 5 days pregnant. I was woken up by a sweetheart at 2:30 this morning who told me she had had an accident. 100% my fault, I didn’t get dinner on the table until 7:00 which is when we usually start our nighttime routine. Poor babe had went potty [...]
Read moreIn which I brag about my lovey girl: We were so excited by the big race, the first one you know! The first track “race” of our daughters career… errr… life I mean . She was too, practicing at home, requesting Daddy to say, “Ready… Seeeet….. GO!” And off she’d go streaming through all 14 [...]
Read moreI love Mother’s Day, not the hyped up, Hallmark’ized Mother’s Day. But the simple reminder of being loved and the kiss from my hubby, letting me know that I matter and that he loves me. That? Well, that is worth a thousand roses, a million cards. I was blessed to also spend the day with [...]
Read moreMy Dearest Prayse, We’ve been having a morning. A relaxing, nothing pressing us morning. You are sitting next to me munching on some cereal and strawberries with your earphones in watching Dora on the iPod. Who cares that we’re not interacting, we’re just being together. Me with my coffee and computer, sitting next to each [...]
Read moreTwice now in about as many minutes I’ve received a reminder. A reminder to laugh. A reminder to cherish what I have. A reminder to enjoy this life and to include some of the most important people in it – my kid(s). Time to stand up and take notice I think. At one of my [...]
Read moreDear Prayse, I tell you every day how proud of you I am. Proud of going potty by yourself, proud of washing your hands without me fighting you about it. I am proud of you taking initiative and brushing your teeth (w/ a little help from Mama just to finish up). Proud of you for [...]
Read moreI’ve had a few moments the past few days to sit and reflect on the year. I have yet to really wrap my arms around what this year has meant. It has been a tumultuous one I know, full of ups, full of downs – and just like every day of every year, the sun [...]
Read moreCrazy that is now plural – yes, yes, one is here but not technically “here.” It’s starting to get more obvious though, not to the outside world (I feel like I’ve been big forever) but me personally. It had becoming obvious that, “Wow. There is something IN there.” Last night reading a book to Prayse [...]
Read moreThose are what I call family days. True blue, just us 3 hanging out together outside of the house, no football games, no Clifford the Big Red Dog – family days. Where we all enjoy. It’s not often we get a true one of those but they are absolutely my favorite. Saturday night the three [...]
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