Day 219: Love this store

I'm hosting a coffee and dessert afternoon tomorrow for the MOMS ladies, so I went to this store today to pick up a few things. I love this store, I could spend all day browsing through it, and I could spend a lot of money in here!

Day 218: Peek-a-boo!

I went to check on my daughter today, and found her playing in these two toy bins. Of course the toys that should be in them were all over the floor!

Day 217: Happy meals, happy kids :)

My kids love eating at McDonalds. I know it's not the best food for them, but sometimes it's the only place they eat a whole meal, especially Edward. So I just restrict it as much as possible, and don't stress about it.

Day 216: Collecting the fallen apples

The apple tree in our back yard is already dropping its apples. Every evening my husband goes out and picks them up so they don't rot all over the floor. Edward usually helps him. Today when we went outside to play the first thing he did was get his bucket and start picking up the apples! Daddy's little helper :)

Day 215: Shots - they don't hurt!

Today Elizabeth had her annual checkup. I knew she would be worried about shots, so I didn't tell her we were going until about half an hour before we had to leave. As predicted, the first thing she said was "Am I going to get a shot?". When I told her 'yes', she started sobbing, and was really upset. I thought I was going to have a hard time getting her in the car, but although she was so upset, she was very good. The only time she fought me was when I tried to put her shoes on. But she got into the car and actually calmed down a little. Dave met us at the doctor's. During the exam she was calm and well-behaved. When it came time for the shots she got a bit upset again, but didn't struggle as much as she usually does. First she had to get a TB test, then she had to get one shot in the arm. She held on to me, crying and saying "I'm being brave! I'm being brave!". I guess the nurse was a good shot, because as soon as he was done she said "That didn't hurt!". Hopefully that will help to quell her fear of shots in the future.

Day 214: St Elizabeth Seton church fountain

This is the fountain at the sister church in our parish, St Elizabeth Seton. Although we don't go to mass here, I often come here for meetings. Tonight I had a MOMS prayer and meditation meeting. I arrived a few minutes early and the sun was low in the sky and shining beautifully on the fountain. I've photographed it before, but couldn't resist the great lighting.

The meeting itself was good, but quite emotional as we all seem to be having some difficulties at the moment. It was good to talk about it all though, and to have some quiet time.

Day 213: Hair by Mommy

This morning as we were getting ready for church, Elizabeth suddenly announced that she wanted her hair cut! I've been trying to convince her to get it cut for months! I suggested we go to the salon to get it done, but she didn't want to do that. So I agreed to do it. I was a little nervous, as I've only ever cut her bangs before. I washed it first, then sat her on a stool in front of the TV. It actually went better than I thought it would, and turned out okay. Her bangs are a bit crooked, and the back is a little uneven too, but overall I think it looks pretty good! I'm going to try and convince her to go to the salon to get it tidied up before school starts next month.