“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord”…Jeremiah 29:11

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Jeremiah 29:11

Some Days….

can be pure bliss…..today was one of those days with Madeline:)
every Tuesday I check her out of school early
for her therapy session….
today her appointment was earlier than usual
so why take her back to school:)
we went and got a pedicure instead
she was so precious

she would not let me take and after picture
but what I saw today was the beginning of trust 
in a new situation…
she took it all in
was her shy little self
yet excited
before our pedicures we stopped by Pottery Barn outlet
to get Janie a new backpack with wheels for our trip
Madeline was so excited to pick it out for her sister
and of course we got Madeline a few “butterfly” things:)
Today I got a glimpse of our years to come
a sweet encouraging glimpse
for which this Mom needed
for which my Madeline needed as well
a positively sweet blissful day

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Some Days?????

Do you ever feel a little defeated by little people??? I react instead of respond, I am irritable instead of understanding, I am tired……the funny thing is that Madeline has been an angel, it is sweet Janie that has me on my toes and on my knees. I know “this too shall pass”, I know “they will grow up before I am ready”, I know all this and more yet I am tired……

So I am taking a deep breath and moving forward…… knowing that it will be a better day tomorrow, knowing that God has these little people exactly where he wants them, knowing that he will give me the strength I need, the understanding I need to give and the responses that these little ones need…..
and I need a good laugh so here are a few pics that make me laugh…

this makes me laugh out loud!! Madeline cut her hair and Odie’s ear, thankfully not the “ear” but the hair on the ear!!! (she was 3, can’t believe how much she has changed and yes she has cut her hair 2 more times since then), I would have cried had that been Janie since it is taking her hair FOREVER to grow!!

Halloween fun, haha

that is one big dog!
I think I see a trend here haha!!
such a goober:)
Ok I’m finished whining like Janie!!!

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  1. I know we are going to survive these stages.. But, some days we need our friends to remind us and to encourage us along the journey!!! You are doing an AWESOME job my friend.. God chose you for these two little firecrackers!! Because He KNEW you could do it.. And, He knows you CAN DO hard.. That's why He gifted you with your fabulous sense of humor! He KNEW you would need it at times like this! (I think that is why He gave you Goldbug and Odie too!) May the sweet small victories remind you that you are not alone in this thing we call parenting! Perhaps we need to invest in some knee pads!!!

    Love you and I am counting down our 8 weeks to China!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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    • catching up this morning on your blog, paige. guurl, do I GET IT. somedays. somedays we can feel so defeated. but i agree completely with what diana wrote above — YOU are doing an AWESOME job. as much as you chose these girls, God CHOSE you. and HE is so faithful to what He has called us to…
      and so we pour out our hearts, we sob on our pillows, we fall to our knees…and sometimes we post pictures to remind us of the laughter and love seeping out of all the cracks in our day. xoxo

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  2. Can I just say… I KNOW how you feel and today was one such day for me too! I too find myself being short and snappy. Again, I wish we were neighbors… two peas in a pod!!! XO

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  3. Totally get it! My little one just turned two and I have so many "yup, she's two" moments throughout the day where I feel like every button she can push has been pushed and I find myself wondering just how long certain "stages" will last. But my goodness what a love she is!!! A smart little firecracker and she seems to know just how to get Mommy going! Every single day I ask for guidance and the strength, wisdom, patience and understanding needed and I tell her every single night how much I love her, even when she drives me nuts! This is always met with oodles of giggles which melt my heart and help ready me for the next day. Being a Mom is one of the toughest jobs on Earth! You're doing great!

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