Mobility is coming quickly

This is a time of year I always dread because it seems such a waste of time for me to have to spend hours upon hours getting everything ready to file my tax return. I love the country in which I live but I question all the money that is wasted by our government. I would not have to invest so much time and money in this effort if so much was not wasted in Washington every year. Ok, that is my soap box for today now on with other more pleasant events in the life of my family.

Last week we celebrated Craig's birthday, his 30th at that, with a family dinner at their home. It was such a nice evening to be able to enjoy with the family that was able to attend. Mason decided he liked me that night and I was the one who had to help him get the food he wanted to eat. Bree made several desserts for Craig; a Coconut cake, chocolate oatmeal cookies , Craig's all time favorite, and a wonderful banana pudding made with nutter butters.

Last Tuesday, Makenna got her next series of shots. Dr. Googe was very pleased with her progress as she is sitting up for a short while and getting where she needs to go still crawling backwards. The five shots they gave her just about got the best of her in the few days that followed; however, she is much better now. One thing Dr. Googe wanted us to do was eliminate the one night feeding and put her to bed about 9 pm instead of 7pm. That is much easier said than done. About 7, Makenna cannot stand herself or anyone else because she is so sleepy. We tried for several nights with out much success and we are back at the 7- 7:30 bedtime. I will just live with the once a night feedings. Eventually she will outgrow that feeding and maybe there will not be any damage to her teeth as we do not put her in a bed with her bottle.
Any ideas on how to contain a baby that is going to be fully mobile in a short time. I must work every day even when she is here and I am getting a little concerned about containing her. I did not really think mobility would come this quickly. I do not know where the time has gone.

Taylor had competition last Saturday at Starkville with the following two weekends being in Collierville and Little Rock. At Starkville she won second place overall. I am so proud of her not only for her accomplishments but also for the discipline she has developed as a result of gymnastics.

I was finally able to meet the girls and give them their Valentine sacks. To understand the full meaning of this story you will have to know I gave both the girls between 15-20 packs of gun for Christmas. That being said, their sacks included new pajama pants, candy and more packs of gun. Lexi was so excited about the gun. I asked her if she did not have gun from Christmas and she said she had already chewed all of it. "Mamma Kim, you know I am addicted to gun. That gun was gone a long time ago and I am soooo happy to have some more. Get out of the way so I can open the pack and chew a piece." I suppose that means she was happy with the contents of her sack. Now I know what needs to go in her bag for Easter.

Maggie and Mason are now in Mothers Day out on Tuesdays and Thursdays; therefore, Bree has free time on those two days to do some things she wants to do. It has been really good for the twins even though they do not like going.

I had committed to teach a class for the home school group at our church. It sounded like a good idea months ago when Melissa asked but as time got closer and my wagon was loaded I began to get stressed but the Lord took care of that for me. No one signed up for the class I was going to teach and I can devote that time to other commitments. Thank you Lord for once again taking care of me.

Kim