Book of Life

The kids and I went outside early this morning and played, then ate messy foods right before bathtime. Birth to three came over and John really interacted well and was talking up a storm. I don't think Matthew said two words during the whole thing.

I decided to go to Sam's Club after lunch due to the fact we were out of Margarita mix, diapers, milk - all the essentials. I actually sat the kids at the bench and had them eat a snack and that worked out pretty well. I didn't lose anyone and no one fell off the bench. Well, at least not backwards.

As we were going to check out Brooke reached out to touch the lady ahead of us. I told her not to touch the lady in front of us. The lady turned around and we started talking. She told me she had a friend who had tried for years to have kids and now just had twins who were in the NICU. I told her about FVMOM and gave her one of my ribbonandglue cards so that the twin mom could contact me if she wanted too.

As we checked out she mentioned she had a son pass away last year. I gave her my condolences and she went on to say she had him for 23 years and she was thankful to God for that. She had mentioned he just had graduated and went out to California for a job and passed away there. Something clicked in my head. I asked her if he attended Fox Valley Lutheran (my alumni). She said that he had and his name was Ian. Small world that it is, Mark and Luann, who come over... their son was good friends with Ian. We talked some more about how life is so precious. Ian's name was written in the Book Of Life it little earlier than most people.

We kept chatting out in the parking lot, with both of us having tears in our eyes. But she told me to cherish every moment with my kids because it goes fast. She had such a uplifting attitude about Ian and that he was with God now. I think that conversation really strengthened my faith and reminded me that God has a plan for us all. We just have to trust Him.

Kids are pretty intuitive. I wonder why Brooke decided to try to reach out to her.

I'm up to my eyes in Barrettes

I'm been up to a lot lately. Just got a job at the local YMCA to work one or two days a week. I'm excited to: get out of the house, do something different, get a free membership and get out of the house.

Secondly, for the past few months I haven't blogged everyday because I've been busy making barrettes.

It started out that I wanted to match Brookes outfits. Then I thought, "Hey, this would be a good fundraiser for FVMOM." And then my friend and fellow president of the Club said she'd help out too. Well, she happens to be the next younger version of Martha Stewart... so she makes really cute stuff. If you have time, check out our new store. http://www.ribbonandglue.etsy.com/

I'm still loading all the barrettes on the sight, but pass this along to anyone who is needing barrettes.

Proceeds benefit FVMOM. And maybe my medical bills because I burned myself really good on the glue tonight. Ouch.