"You say you wanna look like a purple cat, sure, no problem."
"You guys are designing a mountain out of flour? Super, I'm sure you won't make a mess."
"Fruit Loops and cookies for dinner are a great idea!"
"No clothes, no problem."
"Hey, let's go swimming, all of us! It won't be that hard to get everyone ready" (I'm smacking myself in the head even as I write this).
I packed lighter when I went to Ukraine than for a walk down the block to the pool.
This is my wonderful friend, Carol. She was the first person to get Victoria to smile.
Without her I probably be more nutty than I am. She does amazing things like run to Target to buy some special tape to keep Victoria's NG tube from falling out. She's offered to scoop my cat's litter boxes and she meant it! She gave my 70 pound kid a piggy back ride! She is one of a kind.
Victoria and Francesca would not even be here if it wasn't for my mom. The truth is, I just couldn't raise enough money. In the end, my mom came through for us, just like she always has! I love you Mom!
LOL... Looks like you're all having fun. Carol is a good friend hang on to her. Your mom is a wonderful grandma. How wonderful to have someone like her watching over you all.
ReplyDeleteI hope that wasn't a sharpie Catherine used. lol. Adorable. ;o)
You have some amazing friends! And God bless your mom. :)
ReplyDeleteYou most definitely have a loving and generous mom, with a soft spot for orphans :) Your girls are so incredibly fortunate to have lots of family and friends around that love them to pieces!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your humor and sometimes think I need to take everything more like you do!!! Thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Lynch
Francesca's smile is so contagious! And Victoria is so precious.
ReplyDeleteBut of course ALL of your kiddos are such cuties! They're all lucky to have you as their mama.
Francesca has the most beautiful hair!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at the purple marker.... btdt.
So glad you are all settling in. Can't wait to see that feeding tube removed! :)
Oh my!! True life stories...I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteChin up!
Rochelle
Elk Grove, CA
laughing and crying here. And Carol! She is a gem. offering to scoop the cat litter is HUGE!! hang on to her!
ReplyDeleteand you ambition/craziness is making me feel like being a better mom today!
Thanks MOM for saving the day! I love it when the kids ask cereal for dinner :o)
ReplyDeleteThe part about your mom brought tears to my eyes. So glad your girls are home!
ReplyDeleteBrooke Annessa
www.theannessafamily.blogspot.com
The comment about your mom brought tears to my eyes - moms are awesome like that (and you are no exception)!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful family! We have six kids and sometimes they end up having lollipops for breakfast LOL
ReplyDeleteDon't sweat the small stuff : )
Kelly in Colorado
Oh I just love seeing pictures of your girls! They are just breathtaking! And hey, who says a little nuttiness is never in order!?! How is your little peanut doing anyway with weight gain and her tummy feeling better?
ReplyDeletelove the pics!!! I SO wish we lived closer :( I would love to hug and love on all your kiddos :)
ReplyDeletehope everything settles down soon :)
hugs!
God Bless your mom...what a wonderful grandma! Your children are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour posts are just too funny. I'm glad you're able to find the humor in things even when you're exhausted and dealing with so much. I'm sure all your kiddos appreciate it too.
ReplyDeletePraying for you!