Lily's in Preschool while Colin misses school

Last Tuesday Lily started Preschool at the daycare she attends.  She was so excited to go to her new classroom.  She had to tell me about all the centers in the room and how she hoped they would let her go to the book center first.  A girl after my own heart!

Isn't she the cutest thing!

She is going to keep me busy.

 Lily with her teacher Ms. Chelsey

Lily with her other teacher Ms. Destiny.

While I was taking Lily to school, Tracy offered to take Colin so I could get pics.  Little did I know that there was a situation at Colin’s school.  As I was leaving Lily, one of my friends called me and asked if I had dropped off Colin yet.  I told her that Tracy had and she said that I might want to go get Colin.  She explained one of the teachers on staff had been threatened by a family member and police were inside the school for precautionary measures.  Let me just say: as a parent that is one of the last things you ever want to hear.  You see tragedies like this on the news, but you never think it will never happen in your small town.  As I was on my way to pick him up, another sweet friend called to make sure I knew.  She had already picked up her son and offered to let Colin come over and play while I went to work.  Colin was so excited to go hang out with his friend all day.  I am so thankful that nothing bad happened and by 9:30 that morning the person was arrested.  Most of the children didn’t even know anything was going on, thank goodness.  While at work, I thought about the “what if’s” of what could have happened and then I looked at my hand.  Colin, Lily, and I had read The Kissing Hand the night before and they had wanted to draw a heart on my hand.  As I saw the heart, I could feel the little kisses they each placed on my hand.  I love them both so much!

Their Kissing Hands.  One for Daddy and one for me.

A constant reminder that day of how much they love me.

Beautiful!!!

Broken

When I woke this morning I didn't intend to relive my experience with Logan.  There was no plan to bring up all those hurtful emotions.  I received a phone call from someone hurting.  She found out yesterday that her baby's heart stopped beating.  She was only six months pregnant.  She wanted to talk about what to expect when she goes to the hospital.  There are no words to describe what she is about to face.  My heart is breaking for someone I have only talked to once.  I know God will get her through this as he did me.  My precious friend Caitlin sent me this beautiful prayer for Lisa.  I know God will give you comfort Lisa.  I want to hold you and protect you from the hurt you are facing.  Please pray for this broken mother and father.

 

O Christ Jesus
When all is darkness
And we feel our weakness and helplessness,
Give us the sense of Your Presence,
Your Love and Your Strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
In Your protecting love
And strengthening power,
So that nothing may frighten or worry us,
For, living close to You,
We shall see Your Hand,
Your Purpose, Your Will through all things.

 

- St. Ignatius of Loyola

 

Labor Day Weekend

My kiddo’s wanted to spend the night with their grandmother this past weekend so Tracy and I were all by ourselves.  Normally when the kids go away for the weekend we have plans but not this weekend.  Tracy loves to get up early and hit the local garage sales on Saturday and I choose to stay home and catch up on my housework.  Well this Saturday when he got up to go I asked if I could tag along.  We hopped in his new “Junk Truck” and headed to a few sales.  We didn’t find much so we headed to Burger King for some breakfast, my favorite part of shopping that early.  When we came back home I went to get a pedi.  I haven’t done that in over a year!  We took it easy by doing some light house work and enjoying Game Day.  It’s hard to narrow down just one football team we like.  Tracy received his Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas and another Degree at LA Tech.  I’ve never been much of a Hogs fan but my Colin is turning into one.  He is all about the Hogs after he found out his Daddy graduated from there.  He is proud of his Dad and I am too.  Being from Louisiana though I am a big LSU fan!  So to keep a happy home we were cheering GO DAWGS, GO HOGS, and GEAUX TIGERS!!!  2 out of 3 won this past Saturday so I say that is a good Game Day! 

This is my Hubby's "Junk Truck".  

 My Sweetie and Me

 Date Night on Saturday to eat and watch LSU!

On Sunday we headed to get our kiddo’s and get ready to take them on a little surprise Monday morning.  We have been planning on taking them to the lake all summer but things always seem to come up.  So bright and early Monday we headed to a local lake for some family fun.  Colin and Lily had the best time.  The swimming area wasn’t crowded at all.  It was like we had the lake all to ourselves.  After a few hours of swimming we headed to our Aunt’s house for some food and fellowship.  It was a great way to spend our last holiday of the summer.  Hope yours was memorable too.

 

 Making a dirt castle

 

He is right at home in the dirt and water

 

"Show me your muscle"