I love my son's mismatched galoshes and ski helmet that he wears when helping dad with construction.
Those of you that don't know me personally might not know about my baby. I don't mean my 2 year old, he is my baby but I mean my Sprinter. I don't talk about him much because like my child I protect him from mean comments that are often thrown his way. Comments such as- "why in the world do you drive that huge thing Jenny?" Well I will tell you. The sprinter s diesel- I have wanted one for a long time. It goes 300,000+ miles, it gets 28 miles to the gallon, I can stand up in it, it has an aisle down the side for easy maneuverings, tons of trunk space and tons under each seat, it turns on a dime and don't forget, hasrubber floors for easy cleaning. Yes, I love this car. I only have one child in school but I actually take six extra kids home everyday since I can seat 10. When I got into a car accident last year in my mini-van I knew I didn't want an SUV. Gas is so pricey and I hate getting kids in and out. My sister that has 9 kids owned this car and she had a new baby at the time of my accident so they had to upgrade to the 12 seater version. I was so excited because every time I babysit my sister's kids I got to drive this sweet ride and I had it in my "bubble" ever since. Since we got this car my husband has had this idea in his "bubble."

He made this incredible platform so that we could sleep on the top on a queen mattress and the boys on the bottom on a twin. This this is so strong, I was amazed. And it is covered in carpet for extra comfort. They tested it on a camp out while I was on a sister's retreat last weekend-(next post).
definitions

Bubble: the focus of your every thought on a subject.

TWO!

Yesterday was my babie's second birthday. I really can't stand it! I am usually delivering another baby about now. I am not ready for this birthday to come! When he is not smiling he has a mouth full of food or he is singing a tune. He thinks everything is "coowl" and is the sunshine in our home. I love you baby boy!

ThanksDoulamomma!

Congratulations Doulamomma on winning Tiny Dancer yesterday! Thanks for donating to Carol's fund.

Crabmommy auction

Tiny Dancer is up for auction at www.crabmommy.blogspot.com along with some other great stuff! Thanks Crabmommy!

September Auction

You may remember that at the close of the Nie Auction I wrote about another auction I wanted to do. I was going to do this last week but I am trying to do it on a combined auction site since I don't have that many readers! A woman at my church told about a friend of her's, Carol, when she was teaching a Sunday School lesson. I was struck by the magnitude of what this family was going through.


Carol Decker is a mom who had a streptococcal pneumonia infection when she was pregnant. After a c-section surgery, Carol had both legs amputated below the knee and also her left hand. Because of her medication she is blind. This is her second daughter and her baby is only 3-months old. The Decker's will pay around $80,000 for rehab that is not covered by insurance. More info here. If you would like to bid on some of my prints, the auction will be on my site or on the site of another auction at the end of this week. I will let you know where and when! This is a great was to help and get a little something too. Thanks for your help.

Bathroom Blues

OK- I know I already posted today but my son walked in from

school today and said this, "Mom, I did something so good today. I went into the bathroom today at school and it was so gross and messy and their was toilet paper everywhere. I stayed in there and cleaned and cleaned until it shone." I sat and stared at him, my emotions somewhere in between great pride and also being somewhat troubled by the image of this tiny six year old doing this not so pleasant task. I tried to smile. I said-"Did you happen to wash your hands?" Then came the answer every mother dreads. "Ahhhh.... I think I may have forgotten that part."

Deep Thoughts

I am just getting to go running with a friend and our jogging strollers. These quotes came to mind.

Whenever I feel like exercise I lie down until the feeling passes. -Robert Maynard Hutchins

I am not into working out. My philosophy: No pain, no pain. - Carol Leifer