Let me count the ways....

Why do I love him? Because he is in there right now with my little tornado-two-year old, listening to all of her drama, probably rocking her-to sleep. Because even though my potato soup was HORRID ( I used a can/mix)-he ate the whole bowl with just a little eyebrow look. He learned a while back not to comment, unless comment very HAPPY! He puts up with the craziness. He's busy too, too busy; but I don't love him less. I don't know how. Sometimes I want to sneak away with him, like a rebellious teenager sneaking off to do some forbidden thing. Then I remember the children.

My mind drifts off-motherly thoughts. Did big T do his homework? Was little T scared tonight when Daddy put him to bed? I forgot to chase off the shadows and pray over him. Is tiny T still breathing all tucked in my big comfy bed? And the Princess, I didn't kiss her goodnight. This was a strange night, I just got so stressed. And there Matt was to take over-even though Tennis is on, and he worked all day. ( and night). Yeah, I guess I'm pretty much gonna love him forever.

I have to move the tiny teddy, the salt which was fairy dust, the stick 'lightsabers' , and whatever-that-is and stamp a card now. It's the hour before midnight-and the only time when I get any stamping done. This makes me a terrible blogger. But, for now, my life is all about family. I had enough time focusing on my self, didn't I? This is my dream come true....although, a little stamping reminds me of myself again-and how I wished for this day. "Some day I will have a perfectly clean and organized house-and no one here to 'discover' what I keep in my cabinets." It takes a 2 year old to get you thinking about life innocently again. I try to say less 'put that back in mommy's purse', and 'that was my best lipstick' and a little more 'You funny girl, look how pretty you are!'. I love my kids. I love my hubby. I love my life. I can only thank God for all that I have, because I'm pretty sure I don't deserve it. Thanks God. I hope I do something good with all of it.

Baby Shower Invites

This is the idea I had when my sister said she wanted to stamp some Baby Shower invitations for my party. I love how when you read them in the envelope they say Baby Shower, but when you pull out the tag they read Baby Boy. I used Whisper White and Vanilla and Kraft card stock for the tags and envies. Chocolate chip, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand SU! inks, and also Papertrey Summer Sunrise (orange). I just needed a lighter orange than Pumpkin Pie, and didn't have the Almost Apricot which would have worked as well. These are the colors I chose for the baby also. Stamp Sets were-criss cross background from the retired Looks Like Spring(one of my very favorites), Rough Edges Alphabet, greeting from the retired Hugs &Wishes set , and stars from Wanted set and Wild West Alphabet. On tag I also used the wish list stamp from the Taking Care of Business set. I used some decorative scissors (Provo Craft) and the indispensible Crop-a-Dile to punch through all the layers and set the eyelets. A little twine, ribbon, and a colored staple (?) finish off the accessories used. No tape or glue was necessary for this project. All I have to do now is have this baby. It could be any day!!!! Thanks for checking out my blog, and for those who have been waiting. I just didn't expect this baby to be trying to come so soon. Have a great weekend!