Category: Totally Tatum

I couldn’t wait. I went to Fry’s to buy some frosted cookies so I could bring them to her class today for a “birthday” celebration. (she is off next week when it is her legitimate bday).

During the weekend, she made 25 bags of goodies for EACH student. I love her generosity! Let’s give gifts to others for my birthday!

We got to school bright and early!

She’s all cozy warm in her fuzzy purple! (and her cute WALK IN LOVE shoes!)

I peeked in her class, and she got to wear a bday crown today. It could fit around her waist!

They sang to her HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

She’s ready to had out the treats! We went outside, and the kids just couldn’t wait.

She posed her with Teagan. (towering Teagan!) Then, she handed out the cookies to ALL the students before she took one for herself.

More celebrations to come, Lovebug!

Who knew? She picked me as her most brave person she knows.

I guess I didn’t expect she’d pick me, but I like her reasons. I share God. That is something I always strive to do, and I guess she notices. Amen.

Now, I actually picked her too. But, I added my honey. He is truly my hero as my biggest supporter. I also couldn’t ask for a more inspiring daughter. For all that I wrote here, I believe it with all my heart.

You are going to be a great mommy someday, Tot.

My family. My heroes.

Wow, look at this. Isn’t it beautiful?

We appreciate our Veteran’s!

The joy of renewal. First, Tatum lost her 9th tooth FINALLY! Right on track with it being her 9th birthday in 10 days.

Mrs. King gave her a little treasure box to hold it since she lost it at school.

A gaping hole right in front, but look at this X-RAY! Her teeth are all coming in FAST!

Youch!

WIth the new coming in, this sunset brings in the joy of the NEW! Beautiful.

The sunrise this morning reminded me of a truth that is promised. If you look at the sunrise at one point:

AAAHHHH, you see a bright, brilliant array of rainbow colors.

Now, look at what happens literally three minutes later. COMPLETELY different! Still majestic, but a whole new look.

I think this is how our lives should work. We have to take ONE moment, ONE day, ONE year…at a time. Let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. The “thing” will pass and a new HOPE will arise. Sometimes it may be bleak; but TAKE HEART! He has overcome the world. He changes the landscape WITHOUT HE HIMSELF changing. Trust and HOPE in HIM> Amen.

We shared again tonight. What have I learned from my mom?
A million things, but here are a few.

(oops..I wrote in the wrong spot!)

Tot? You from me?

I love you, Tot. I love you Mom. May the sharing and learning continue!

Eleven months we have done this! WOW!
Tonight did not disappoint.

Started out with a new game: Unstable Unicorns. Made by the same people as Exploding Kittens but much kinder and gentler. Our heart rate isn’t soaring during the game like with the Kitten game.

Tot took the prize tonight with getting 7 unicorns in her stable. Good start to dinner!

Well, salmon and buttered parmesan spaghetti squash is the menu tonight. Tot and Daddy got a little acrostic card.

We are ready!

Tot shared first. Some ideas got repeated since we STILL need to do them.

I love her ideas for family….games, cooking, competing!

(BTW, I gave her a “squirrel pad” to record ideas when she is at school. I have one by my workspace so I can write down anything that comes to mind as I work (you know those “squirrel” moments!

Of course…

Yes He does, TOT!

Doug’s ideas are always wonderful too. House inspirations and family ideas.

I like that he never forgets to include activities for our family to grow closer. PLEASANT WEEK! Let’s repeat.

And mine…I am all about the menu and family ideas. (some of mine are just for me and 2022…like the commonplace journal idea. Stay tuned).

What a great dinner. Stay tuned for implementation!