dear Mikki and Katie…
for the love of all that is holy in this world, you guys drive me nuts sometimes. is it necessary to eat paint out of the paint tray, Katie? even if i tell you 10 times not to do it? because seriously girl, if paint was a suitable cuisine, we would have eaten it by now. and although it is blissfully exhilarating to paint {oh it is…i know}, is it really imperative that after you eat some of the white TOXIC paint, to then spread it all over your Matilda Jane outfit? the same outfit that if i actually told your father how much it cost he might make me sleep in the garage for a night {or a week}? apparently the gate in front of the room in which Mommy was painting was too amateur. i should have known that you could hoist your adorable, barely 3 foot self over it like a prison convict training for the great escape.
and yes Mikki, while it is incredible that you can jump so high { i am trying to be supportive of your amazing talents…really i am} was it completely essential for you to catapult yourself off of the ottoman face first? what did you think would happen, spontaneous flight?
oh girls….you drive me completely crazy. and even on these days where i honestly feel with all my heart that joining a traveling circus would be a virtual vacation, i love ya.
{hint: mother’s day is coming. i expect something good}
love you my darlings…
mom
P.S.
Daily Mantra:
How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young? {paul.sweeny}
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Mandy, I don’t think this could have come at a better time or you could have summed it up better. Although I did not have gymnastic games or paint eating children I did have a mom’s test of all things holy day and this made my day! No joke about mom’s day!
Oh Mandy! This makes me chuckle only b/c I have been there myself. I could say that is gets better but I can’t guarantee anything. But kids are resilient and just remember to photograph the proof of their derangement.
I hear you… Mine does similar things, and he drives me up the wall sometimes. But I know one day when he’s not a little one anymore I’ll miss all the “fun”
You always crack me up. Delaney was an eater too–you wouldn’t believe some of the stuff I’d find in her diaper.
Oh Mandy, sounds like it has been one of those days! I am sorry I laughed while I read this…but I’ve been there.
Love it. You’re not only a great photographer, you are a good writer too.
Love this shot…. but I absolutely adore your journaling!
Ahhh… looks like you had one of “those” days too! I feel ya sistah.
LOVE this shot… she seriously has THE most amazing blue eyes!
aahhh i have one of those days everyday! im sorry its so stressful but… your DD’s eye is gorgeous!
It’s amazing how they can drive you nutty and fill your heart all at the same time!
What a fun shot and again, love your writings to your girls!
Another sweet letter! Lucky girls! And that shot is too cute!
Love the photo and the letter is PRICELESS!!
i love this with the maganifing glass, very original
What a great post. I am looking forward to Wednesdays more and more often. Thanks for helping me get through the middle of the week. Your girls are adorable & your posts are amazing!
I love your Wednesday posts – I need to start something like that – so real and memorable. Love the picture, too – beautiful eyes.
Mandy – I love this post! I can relate on so many levels:) Thanks for sharing this, it helps me to remember I’m not always the only rider on the “crazy train”. LOL
Shawna
Love it! Your letters are so real and so beautiful! The picture is really cute too!