Another Milestone

I'm thinking about these things more frequently these days...the things that Nat's doing that will be the last. Yesterday, she "graduated" from pre-school. She was entirely too proud of herself and it was a little wrenching to the heart for mom.

Last week, we did her kindergarten shots. She didn't even cry. She's getting older, more independent, more stubborn. She's almost 5....just a few weeks to go and my "baby" will be 5!! Can't believe it.

And, then there's this photo....we came home from graduation and I was busy painting and planting in the garden. Apparently, Nat graced the neighborhood with this outfit all afternoon....lucky them.....

Redemption

As you may remember, my Mother's Day last year was, well... uneventful. If you don't remember, you may re-read my exciting post here. This year, I was sure to make my "wish list" early....way early. Like, March. I was a bit surprised last week, when Kim called me and asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day....I was shocked for 2 reasons: #1 - He was thinking about it before Sunday morning and #2 - I'd been TELLING him, not even HINTING at what I wanted for months now. So, me trying to be gentle, reminded him that all I was wishing for was new shutters for the outside of the house.

We've lived here for 3+ years now. We've needed new outdoor shutters for 3+ years now. I've decided on the kind I want, settled on a color, and made my request a FEW times. I volunteered to do all the priming and painting myself. All he had to do was build them. And, I'm happy to report that my request was granted!!!

Mother's Day this year was better, MUCH BETTER. I can honestly say that compared to last year, any efforts had to be an improvement. I had breakfast in bed (french toast...it's the only thing he cooks) and didn't even come out of my room until a few minutes before church. After church, Kim grilled steaks and as I retreated to my room (again), he rousted the children into cleaning the kitchen and picking up the TV room. I was lazy for the rest of the day. It felt nice.

I've been admiring my new shutters for a few days now and I feel as though my husband has redeemed himself. Now, I'm waiting for Mother Nature to cooperate and dry up the sky so I can get busy with my priming and painting. I dare say, in a week or so, I may have newly painted shutters on the outside of my windows and a newly painted front door. Stay tuned for the results....

My New Shutters