I’m thankful for my kids. The way they see life, the things they say. They keep me laughing when I need it most. Here are some recent “Barela-isms” Theia: “Mom I want a small corn dog?” Translation: I want a piece of candy corn. Mason: “Theia you are studying and I can’t understand you.” Translation: […]
I probably should have done this a long time ago but I don’t like to “should” myself so I wont say that:) What I started doing recently is separating the girls for their rest/nap times. Formerly naps were not happening at all and in the process of “resting” they were destroying their room and turning […]
Your Hands by JJ Heller. I have unanswered prayers I have trouble I wish wasn’t there And I have asked a thousand ways That You would take my pain away That You would take my pain away I am trying to understand How to walk this weary land Make straight the paths that crookedly lie […]
1.The girls got the cutest owl shirts from Target last week. Grandma thought her granddaughters needed some warmer clothes. Go for it Grandma, no arguing here! Look at my big girls sportin’ their shirts! I love the colors of the shirt and the owl print. I know some Chico girls that would be pretty fond […]
running brings me joy. it keeps me fit not just physically but mentally. it’s my time to think, decide, process, listen. to just be. here are some pics from some of my runs this past week. i’m loving the ohio country side scenery.
here’s a funny video of us singing to mase on his birthday. the girls are super cute with their side comments here and there. love mase’s big smile. brian’s commentary is just as witty as ever. and my singing is quite awful. sorry!
we had a chance to take only the girls this week to Borders. it is fun to mix up the dynamics of our family when we can. you hear different things, notice different characteristics, appreciate personalities more and can enjoy each little person a little more. there was a moment when both girls were reading […]
1. There is a change in weather and I love it! We have jeans on, long sleeve shirts, even sweatshirts and my UGG slippers in the morning. Ohhhhh! I love it. It’s fun to see everyone in different clothes and not the same summer outfits we’ve been wearing. We all look so different, especially the […]
Today we spent the whole day at home. Sometimes you just need to do that. no place to be, no rushing around. just at home playing. but i have found on these days i still need to plan something for the kids and i to do or we all go crazy at some point. so […]
i’ve been thinking about all the new things that are to come as we soon make our move to indy. the new things are countless. some are fun. some i welcome. some not so fun. some i am fearful of because it is new and i just don’t know what to expect. i liked this […]