Little Bits Here and There

We've been super busy but nothing really blogworthy. So here's a little of just here and there kind of stuff.

I love when Mike is home for a 3 day weekend. We did nothing huge but had a great time. Mike really likes to spend quality time with all his girls when he's off. He even took us shopping on Monday trying to hit some of the deals. And he bought himself some nice clothes too, I'm so proud of him! I wish there were more three day weeks!

Ally is officially in the "terrible 2's" phase of her life. Or as nana likes to refer to it, the "stubborn 2's". Ally is quite persistant with what she wants and there's basically no telling her no if she gets something in her little head. She usually doesn't scream, or cry, or throw a fit. She just slowly wears you down. Kind of like this...(Keep in mind, this example is about mints....the girl LOVES her mints)...

Mommy, I want a mint.

No, you can't have a mint.

Oh, ok.

(2 seconds go by) Mommy, I want a mint

No, Ally, I just said no mints. Don't ask mommy for another mint.

That goes on until I finally put her in time out. She cries, tells me she'll be a good girl, says sorry to me....we hug....and then she calmly asks for another mint...and on we go! She wears me down! ALL DAY LONG!!!! The thing is, she is so strait faced and calm about her bad behavior. Her attitude is literally..."I have all day, this doesn't bother me one bit. I have no where to go, I'll eventually wear you down mommy!"

Mike picks Emily up from school every day and then takes her to his office where she plays computer learning games until 5. I miss her. I want him to bring her home. Luckily, she has a homework packet so I get to insist she come home at least once or twice this week!

The thing I'm most excited about right now is starting our new program for childrens church. I really feel God leading me to make this really work and he's provided awesome material, amazing help in workers, and great creative people to get this going. I'm am so so so excited and anxious to get this kicked off on Sunday. I know the kids will be blessed by it and we'll be doubly blessed by them. Can't wait! If you have a kid, bring them to Bridge, you won't regret it!

Best thing of all...sitting at bunco tables with all of the women's group playing and Emily running out with Jasmine pajamas, her school shirt on as a cape, and that day's underware on the top of her head as a helmet. I didn't even bother to tell her to take it off right away, it was just too funny! I did eventually have to tell her not to put dirty underware on your head, it's just not sanitary, but it was good for a laugh!