Dear Addilyn,
Today we......
clod hopped in the mud during the rain....
took a bath...
watched Cinderella....
ate at Chick Fila and you played on the "playground"...
bought groceries at Kroger....
you picked out an "i pop" (sucker) and a gold fish carrier...
I served at our neighbor's funeral....
watched Cinderella again...
visited Grandma Teen's and you ate Oreo cookies....
took another bath....
played with cupcakes at the kitchen table....
played Hay Day on the Ipad....
you fell asleep while I "wok wok" you....
Now your asleep in Momma's bed and I'm about to join you....
Love you,
Momma
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A Nickel Short
Dear Addilyn, There may come a time in your life when your BMI is considered in the "obese" range and you find yourself bringing a little Lean Cuisine to work for lunch. I hope this doesn't happen, but I'm just saying..... You eat it at 10:45am because you're starving and even look up the Weight Watchers points and feel good that you're only consuming 5 points. But then 2:00pm comes and once again you're tummy is growling. You know the lunch lady down the hall has already packed it up for the day so you rummage through your purse trying to find change for the vending machine. You find .55 cents. You look through every desk drawer in search of more change. You know you're close....the price of crackers like everything else has gone up except for your paycheck. Anyways, you take a deep breath and make the long walk down the hall which counts as exercise and only makes you hungrier...your eyes look the vending machine up and down until you spot the cheese crackers with peanut butter filling. And then, at the moment, you see the price......60 cents. DANG IT !!!!!! There is nothing you can do at this point. You've got 3 hours left of work...3 hungry hours. But it's gonna be okay. Hold your head up and walk back to your desk. Sometimes in life you're gonna be a nickel short. Love you, Momma
Friday, January 4, 2013
New Years Day Flu
Dear Addilyn,
You and Daddy both had to go back to Primecare on Tuesday, New Years Day. Apparently, when we were there on Saturday you guys caught the Flu. Daddy went that morning, tested postive, and then went to stay in Greenbrier away from us. You took a nap and woke up burning up with fever (again) so I called Aunt Kimmy and her and Alli came over and we all took you to the doctor. You tested positive, Momma wanted to cry, Daddy came home, and there we sat for 3 days. Today I'm at work and you and Daddy are at home. You've not even played with your Christmas toys yet. Sigh. I need some help keeping you well. Monday school starts back and I'm already nervous about what else you will catch. I love you kiddo. I hate that you've been so sick. Maybe we should move to Arizona. - Momma
You and Daddy both had to go back to Primecare on Tuesday, New Years Day. Apparently, when we were there on Saturday you guys caught the Flu. Daddy went that morning, tested postive, and then went to stay in Greenbrier away from us. You took a nap and woke up burning up with fever (again) so I called Aunt Kimmy and her and Alli came over and we all took you to the doctor. You tested positive, Momma wanted to cry, Daddy came home, and there we sat for 3 days. Today I'm at work and you and Daddy are at home. You've not even played with your Christmas toys yet. Sigh. I need some help keeping you well. Monday school starts back and I'm already nervous about what else you will catch. I love you kiddo. I hate that you've been so sick. Maybe we should move to Arizona. - Momma
Monday, December 31, 2012
Peeing On Daddy
Dear Addilyn, For the record because I know you'll enjoy reading this one day.....
Yesterday morning Daddy was rocking you. All of the sudden he said "Addilyn, did you pee on me?" And you said in your sweet little voice "Yes". Daddy had to go take a shower. Good times.....
We had a White Christmas....I took lots of pictures that I will hopefully get uploaded soon. You received many gifts from everyone....a pink dune buggy, a four wheeler, a tent, princess book, a new coat, a Lalaloopsy mermaid doll, a back pack, princess lunch box, a Dora the Explorer car, and $20 and other stuff I'm probably forgetting. Our electricity went out Christmas night so we had to stay with Papa and Mawmaw for a few days. Friday night Samuel spent the night with us and you woke up burning up with fever. Made two trips out to Primecare to find out you have a double ear infection AND the nurse thinks your tonsils are growing back. Great. Anyways.....long story short...with the electricity going out and us not having any heat your Daddy and began making plans to build a house with a wood stove!! That night when you were so sick I realized that my plans aren't God's plans....and I need to wait on God. What if I need to quit work to stay home with you? I could do that now (even though you love school) but if we built a house I couldn't. So, my goal for 2013 is to be thankful for what we have, content, and appreciative. My desire is for us one day to have a house, but until God makes a way, I won't push it. Last night we had testimony service at church and I was reminded to just wait on God's timing. Toni and Erin sang "Did I Mention". The song says "when there seems to be no way, He made a way". God will make a way....I'm going to start praying diligently for God's will in our lives. Momma has to do some work....love you! - Momma
Yesterday morning Daddy was rocking you. All of the sudden he said "Addilyn, did you pee on me?" And you said in your sweet little voice "Yes". Daddy had to go take a shower. Good times.....
We had a White Christmas....I took lots of pictures that I will hopefully get uploaded soon. You received many gifts from everyone....a pink dune buggy, a four wheeler, a tent, princess book, a new coat, a Lalaloopsy mermaid doll, a back pack, princess lunch box, a Dora the Explorer car, and $20 and other stuff I'm probably forgetting. Our electricity went out Christmas night so we had to stay with Papa and Mawmaw for a few days. Friday night Samuel spent the night with us and you woke up burning up with fever. Made two trips out to Primecare to find out you have a double ear infection AND the nurse thinks your tonsils are growing back. Great. Anyways.....long story short...with the electricity going out and us not having any heat your Daddy and began making plans to build a house with a wood stove!! That night when you were so sick I realized that my plans aren't God's plans....and I need to wait on God. What if I need to quit work to stay home with you? I could do that now (even though you love school) but if we built a house I couldn't. So, my goal for 2013 is to be thankful for what we have, content, and appreciative. My desire is for us one day to have a house, but until God makes a way, I won't push it. Last night we had testimony service at church and I was reminded to just wait on God's timing. Toni and Erin sang "Did I Mention". The song says "when there seems to be no way, He made a way". God will make a way....I'm going to start praying diligently for God's will in our lives. Momma has to do some work....love you! - Momma
Monday, November 26, 2012
God is Faithful
Dear Addilyn,
I want to record this.....Last Sunday morning your Daddy told me he had some money for the "Christmas Family". In our Sunday School class we take up money every year and then give it to a family in need. Your Daddy told me that morning that he had $20 to give. He wore a shirt that he had not wore since last year and later in the day, after giving his $20, he found another $20 in his shirt pocket. Makes me smile. You can never out give God!!!! I hope we can teach you that as you grow up.
I love you!!!
P.S. Wednesday morning you peed on me in the bed.....I want to record that too! ha!
I want to record this.....Last Sunday morning your Daddy told me he had some money for the "Christmas Family". In our Sunday School class we take up money every year and then give it to a family in need. Your Daddy told me that morning that he had $20 to give. He wore a shirt that he had not wore since last year and later in the day, after giving his $20, he found another $20 in his shirt pocket. Makes me smile. You can never out give God!!!! I hope we can teach you that as you grow up.
I love you!!!
P.S. Wednesday morning you peed on me in the bed.....I want to record that too! ha!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Grandma Teen & Sewing Buttons
Dear Addilyn,
Saturday night I was getting our church clothes ready and picked out your yellow and pink pig smocked dress. But, a button was missing so I called Grandma Teen. Grandma Teen has hundreds of buttons, needles, and thread. (because she never throws away anything) You momma didn't have anything to sew with.....nothing. I can always call Grandma Teen and she will have whatever I need....sugar, eggs, bacon, Vicks rub, stamps, and needles and thread. One time, when I was dating your Daddy, I wanted to wear this button up black shirt. A button was missing so I went to Grandma's and sewed it up. Your Papa Bud was still alive then. Here it is 6 years later....maybe I should purchase some needle and thread alreayd. Anyways, when I got home and started threading the needle your Daddy said I was doing it wrong so he took over. He sat on your bed and sewed your little smocked dress up for church.....he's a sweet Daddy!! The reason I wanted to post this is to remember 2 things.
1. There is a reason Grandma Teen has kept all those Cool Whip tubs full of buttons and thread...someday, someone may need them.
2. When you were 3 yrs old your Daddy was sitting on the edge of your bed sewing a button onto your smocked dress.
Sweet memories!!
Love you, Momma
Saturday night I was getting our church clothes ready and picked out your yellow and pink pig smocked dress. But, a button was missing so I called Grandma Teen. Grandma Teen has hundreds of buttons, needles, and thread. (because she never throws away anything) You momma didn't have anything to sew with.....nothing. I can always call Grandma Teen and she will have whatever I need....sugar, eggs, bacon, Vicks rub, stamps, and needles and thread. One time, when I was dating your Daddy, I wanted to wear this button up black shirt. A button was missing so I went to Grandma's and sewed it up. Your Papa Bud was still alive then. Here it is 6 years later....maybe I should purchase some needle and thread alreayd. Anyways, when I got home and started threading the needle your Daddy said I was doing it wrong so he took over. He sat on your bed and sewed your little smocked dress up for church.....he's a sweet Daddy!! The reason I wanted to post this is to remember 2 things.
1. There is a reason Grandma Teen has kept all those Cool Whip tubs full of buttons and thread...someday, someone may need them.
2. When you were 3 yrs old your Daddy was sitting on the edge of your bed sewing a button onto your smocked dress.
Sweet memories!!
Love you, Momma
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
My Uncles the Sheriff
Dear Addilyn,
Your uncle was voted in as the new Sheriff in town last night!! Wooo Hoo!! We are soooo very excited. He and your Aunt Kimmy have worked so hard for YEARS for this. At the watch party last night, you were running around with your cousins and started coughing pretty bad so we had to leave. But, Daddy kept me informed on the numbers and we celebrated at home. I'm glad this election is over and I hope your Aunt Kimmy can get back to yard saling because you need some new clothes!! I love you Addilyn!
- Momma
Your uncle was voted in as the new Sheriff in town last night!! Wooo Hoo!! We are soooo very excited. He and your Aunt Kimmy have worked so hard for YEARS for this. At the watch party last night, you were running around with your cousins and started coughing pretty bad so we had to leave. But, Daddy kept me informed on the numbers and we celebrated at home. I'm glad this election is over and I hope your Aunt Kimmy can get back to yard saling because you need some new clothes!! I love you Addilyn!
- Momma
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