Another addition to my "Thought of the Day"

Where there's water, there's children, and where there's water and children, there is mischief and MUD!!!

Yes, Mrs. C, we have discovered MUD...not to mention holes in the ground, dug by my dear sweet children...

Directions: Dig BIG hole...fill with water...mix well...and play...get really dirty with the mud that you have made...add Mom to the mix...she's frantic by the way...get hose & turn on water...spray dirty children well...run really warm bath (because by now we have goosebumps, shivers, and blue lips)...put children in bath...2 at a time...wash WELL...provide children with clean, dry clothes, turn movie on, lock in house....take wet muddy clothes (that have been rinsed out well...outside)...put in washer...wash on extra dirty cycle with detergent & oxyclean...dry in dryer (to get sand completely out of clothes)...now, MOM...sit down and enjoy movie with children...by now they are snuggling in blankets and don't EVER want to touch mud again!!! until they dig the next hole!!!

When children have all gone to bed, write your story in your journal and remember it forever...don't forget to share it with your children when they are grown!

Blessings!
Heather

Thought for the Day

Where there's water, there's children. And where there's water and children, there's mischief.

A Walk to the Beach

And off we go...I am walking (pushing the stroller) while everyone else is riding down on four-wheelers (and in the cub cadet wagon).


The road is edged with moss...
Me!!! I dropped my camera and took a picture of the inside of my nose, but decided that wouldn't be appropriate...


The marsh...you will find loads of frogs, birds, and minnows here...
The pier & floating dock...my bunch is already fishing...
Lots of folks were out on the water this day (Memorial Day).
This was a very fun day indeed. The older children fished, while the younger children got wet...they all ended up getting wet though...that just means more laundry! Oh, and baby girl snoozed the entire time!

Blessings this weekend!
Heather

Wordless Wednesday

More Clouds~
Baby Bliss~

Shhhhhhh!

Wordless Wednesday with Tiany.

Show and Tell Friday: In the Clouds & In the Garden

Another first! I thought you might like to see the photos that I have taken of clouds lately and see the most recent photos of my flowers. So here goes:

If you would like to join us, go HERE!Enjoy!

Heather

Wordless Wednesday

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Tuesdays Trials

An Ode to Cleanliness

Dirty dishes, dirty floors,
Dirty windows, dirty doors,
Smelly trashcans and dirty clothes,
Stinky washclothes that bother my nose!
Crowded cabinets and overfilled drawers,
Cluttered spaces and broken doors,
Too many shoes and too many toys,
Too many clothes for my girls and boys.

All these things make sad spaces,
And unhappy children with sour faces.

Willing helpers are what I need,
No need for want, no need for greed.
Smiling faces to brighten the place,
And speeding hands to clean the space.
To make it cheery and not dreary,
To make my sad heart glad again.

Oh, the great joy of a tidy place,
That visitors are welcome to grace.
With laughing hearts and joyful faces,
And kindred spirits to fill the spaces.

So tidy up and you will find,
The happiness that you left behind.
For clutter will be a thing of the past,
And you will be finally at last,
A joyful soul, a jolly lad,
A happy spirit that's sure to last,
With clutter gone and order in place,
The family finally has a cheery space!

A poem written by me.

Wordless Wednesday

I hope you don't find this offensive, but there is nothing sweeter to me than a baby while she's nursing!

To join us for Wordless Wednesday, go HERE!

Another Awesome Giveaway!!! Scroll down to read my most recent posts!!!

As I was browsing through my friends blog pages, I ran across this giveaway!!! They are giving away a baby pouch!!! I am a baby wearing momma, and although I do own a Ergo baby carrier, sometimes it doesn't do all that I would like. So I entered this contest to see if I could win a baby pouch.

Here is what you do. Go over to From dates to diapers and beyond and sign up for the contest (she will also give you further instructions). She is giving away a Ziggy Stardust Loves Nicole baby pouch from Rockin' Baby Shop.

What's the catch, you ask?!? There is no catch!!! You just have to enter by midnight (PST) on Monday, September 17th!!! The winner will be selected on Tuesday!!!

Blessings!
Heather

Wordless Wednesday

Do You Need a Good Laugh?

My Brother-in-law sent this ebay auction description to us. It is VERY funny, so if you go to read it, make sure you have already used the bathroom! Go HERE and make sure you read the description!!!

Enjoy!
Heather

A GIVEAWAY....from Making a House a Home!!!

Mrs. U at Making a House a Home is having a giveaway celebrating her One Year Anniversary of blogging!!!

Here is what she will be giving away (her words, not mine):


- a set of Martha Stewart Everyday Towels (like I mentioned here)...
- a pair of earrings of YOUR choosing from the Etsy shop of new jewelry designer and real life friend, Melissa...
- an autographed copy of "Queen of the Castle- 52 weeks of encouragement for the uninspired, domestically challenged or just plain tired homemaker" by Lynn Bowen Walker that I reviewed here (and mailed to you FROM THE AUTHOR HERSELF!!!)...
AND...
- a 2 year subscription to Victoria Magazine graciously sent to you courtesy of Hoffman Media.

The drawing will be held on Saturday, June 30th...so you better hop over there and sign up so you don't miss out!!!

Blessings!
Heather