Do you ever do something and think, "I'm such a good mom". I do. Just being real here. I hope all of you feel that way on occasion too (wouldn't it be nice if that was a constant reassurance and euphoria). I get the "good mom" feeling when I make play-dough, when I'm reading a huge stack of books to my kids, when I take my kids to the park, and when I am making something special to eat that I know they will enjoy.
So...a few weeks ago, Justin was gone for the day. I offered to make the kids letter pancakes. I was really excited and feeling like "super mom". I was well into the process when Gracie said in a sad voice, "Sorry, Mom". I was totally puzzled... still feeling prideful and completely happy with myself. "What do you mean", I ventured.She answered in a really sweet and sympathetic voice, "Well, sorry that your pancakes didn't turn out that well. Those letters don't look very good, do they?".
So I spelled out these letters for Gracie. I was laughing to myself. I guess she is used to those nice crisp pre-school letters:)
** Another funny story that I don't want to forget happened this weekend on St. Patrick's day. I meant to be responsible and do something...anything for St. Patrick's day (insert "bad mom" feeling here). We were having the missionaries for dinner and I made eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, and waffles. I dyed the waffle batter green to be festive. I was sure Gracie would love it because she was talking about how fun it would be to make something green. Well... she did not even TOUCH a waffle. She was super grossed out and scolded me for making the waffles look disgusting. WHOOPS. She asked me why I couldn't have dyed them pink or purple, because then she would have like them. Silly Gracie. Better luck next year.
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Lol. That Gracie sure keeps you on track, doesn't she? The bunk beds and garage look great. I adore organizing. it's a hobby of mine. :)
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