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oh my goodness, if baby Dominique's movement in my tummy is any indication of how he's going to be, we are in for a big awakening! I can't believe how much this kid moves! I am a night owl by nature, and he will stay up moving for a good four hours rearranging the way he's situated or just bumping around in there until well after I've put my head down to rest...after 2 or 3 in the morning. I guess we're gonna be best friends if we're going to be staying up so late together!

We can't wait for his arrival, and I am super excited to do his room! We got all the fabric to make bold, mod bedding and some to decorate the walls of his room.

I think there's 100 days left til his birthday! Time goes by too quickly!

A Lovely One Indeed!

Another year of life to walk this earth and be blessed abundantly! I am so thankful that God has blessed me with not only another day, but another year of life and His abundant grace towards me. I am so content with all that I have and know that I deserve none of it, but because He loves me so much, He has showered me with all that my heart holds dear.

My morning started off with loving little cuddles with my Bella, which is one of the best gifts ever from a little one! Next was a sweet note from the hubby, written where all our important messages go...the bathroom mirror, ha!

I went downstairs and there was Symph watching her little morning cartoons, while my sister was knocked out on the couch. I made them their little breakfast and decided I wouldn't do a thing today since it was my day...that lasted a couple of hours! My sister woke up and wished me a Happy Birthday and immediately my girls were excited that it was my birthday and began singing to me. Bella had to remind me that I needed a candle :)

About an hour or so later there was a knock at my door with flowers from my brother and Jess, and so the day was just getting better.

I decided to catch up on my shows, and after getting through my recordings of Army Wives, and reading a couple of books to the girls, I took a quick nap and my day began. I took a quick shower, did my hair, and waited for the hubby to come home and take us out for my birthday dinner....all you can eat sushi...mmmmmm! We had a great time together and then dropped my sister off with Jess, and headed home to enjoy a few minutes outside as Symph showed her birthday gift to me. She can ride her bike by herself with training wheels! Not that she didn't know how to before, but it was my "gift", she's so sweet! Later my neighbor pulled up and brought out a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the perfect bouquet filled with lots of color and awesome smelling snap dragons! My hubby was so irritated that I hadn't received them earlier, but they were definitely worth the wait. The card was an excellent addition to my day!I couldn't ask for any other gift but to be with my family and to be given so much love! I do however get another day to celebrate my birthday! This Sunday we are going to the beach to hang out as a family, we'll then hit the candy store, and be off to Ruby's for some yummy food!

Thank you all for your emails, phone calls, and cards to wish me a Happy Birthday!

oooh, I also had some time for one of my favorite things to do...sew! I made a little apron!

Off With Her Hair!

I finally gave into the trend and peer pressure, ha ha! I decided it was time for a change and got a hair cut, or...eh, style. I have had long hair for who knows how long, who even knows how long it was? I always wore it in a bun because I didn't have the time to deal with it, so I forced myself into having to actually make some time to get ready, without it including a bun!

That's right, I got the trendy angled bob, and I love it! I must have cut a good 15 inches off and I don't miss it one bit! Oh, if I had only done this a long time ago! Thank you Berlin at Carlton!

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"When...

do I get to stop sleeping in my room like a big girl and sleep with you again?"

This is a constant question from Symph since her deal with her tia. Although she keeps asking, she still goes to her room when she is sleepy, has me pray with her and tuck her in, and then drifts off to sleep. Her morning ritual was to come into my bed when the sun came up and papa had left to work, but now she is out in her room until well after I wake up.

I am so very proud of you mama! Oh, and you have to do this for the rest of your life! :)

And so she is a gymnist

Well, not really, but she had so much fun in her first class today! Symph is ready to take on the balance beams and mats, and is filled with much excitement! Her instructor even recommended that she go to the next level since it would be more advanced!

And what about Bella might you ask? Of course she threw in the "what about me" and "my turn" phrases that just crushed my heart. Unfortunately they didn't offer gymnastics here for her age, but we will be enrolling in Parent & Me at a different location once this session with Symph is over. I've gotta be fair, right?

Of course, in a rush and hurrying out the door, I forgot my camera!

If I were only persistent

my Bella would have been potty trained before she turned two. She showed all the signs for being ready, but did I take the time to set all aside to make it work? No, of course not because business is always calling my name, and how in the world would I set aside large orders that were due to ship so that I could potty train? Well, we started potty training with new chonies and sticker rewards. Uh ya, she was potty trained the next day! Go Bella!

If only I had been persistent! Lord help me with my priorities!