Around The Home
Don’t know about you, but we sure received a lot of rain this week! We had an incredible amount of rain – I heard 10 inches and then I heard 7 inches, but regardless, that is a LOT of rain! Needless to say, we got water in our basement, which only helps me just get even more organized! I am hoping to have a garage sale in September and with the water, it only made me get it into gear!
Mazy had a MUCH better week when it came to her anxiety over situations! I think things are looking up and hopefully we can just put the hair pulling, the outbursts, and the complete panic moments behind us. We have been trying to stick to a strict routine and keep things as “normal” as we can in hopes that it improves her situation. Unfortunately she has not been sleeping well at all, but hey, what can you do? I’d rather have her not sleep well than pull her hair out, so I will take less sleep anyday!
I have found myself just standing in amazement at who Mazy is, her little personality, and just the love she has for life! You want to get her to talk, just talk dogs, planes, and roar with her and she will talk nonstop! That’s our girl! Oh, and maybe give her some sweet treats and she will be your best friend for life!
Our friend brought over their dog for Mazy to play with – she kept giving her bear hugs, which was adorable!
She likes to be like daddy
Mazy came into the kitchen telling me that she had shoes on. That’s our Dutch girl right there!
Mazy loves to walk around the house with her “eyes” on. And the cutest thing is she knows that I always wear my sunglasses when we go for a bike ride, so when we are heading out the door, she says “eyes” as if to remind me to grab my sunglasses. Same with keys – if I say we are going to go bye-bye, she says “keys” when I am walking out the door. And to be honest, there have been times that I have forgotten and she reminds me!
While waiting in line at Aldi, a sweet lady pulled this ball out of her purse and gave it to Mazy. SO sweet of her. When I tried to give it back at the end, she said no, you can have it! Mazy just thought it was the greatest thing and kept saying “bah” for ball the whole time I was packing the groceries up. I am not sure why she was carrying it in her purse, but regardless, it made BOTH of our days!
She’s got her mama’s hair! Straight up front and curly in the back!
Who needs water? After all the water drained, Mazy still wanted to play in the tub – why not, right?
So Mazy like’s jerky! Our friend makes the most amazing jerky. I forget who mentioned it, but they said to have Mazy try it. I said there is NO WAY she is going to like it. Well, not 2 seconds later Mazy says “mmm…” I was put in my place. Granted she can’t chew it, but she just enjoys sucking all the good stuff off of it. That’s my girl!
I never buy Oatmeal Cream Pies, but I know Dan loves ’em, and lo and behold, they were at Aldi. Bought a box and who loves to join Dan in eating them? Mazy. Who knew, once again?
I have always wanted Mazy to have one of these! A little busy board made out of knick-knacks from around a house. Dan put it together this weekend and oh does she love it! So much fun to watch her explore this board!
Dan did a mighty fine job!
1. Mazy has THE CUTEST clothes! She always looks darling – especially in the bathtub!
2. You need a dog.
3. How wonderful you've grown your own personal reminder for keys and sunglasses!
4. You are a really good mom, and it's wonderful to see how much you enjoy Mazy. (Even if you don't sucker for a dog)
LOL I loved your comment! Thank you so much!
1. Most of her clothes are actually second-hand clothes – best way to dress a child who stains them consistently :).
2. We decided she needs to sleep through the night before we would ever consider getting one! Thankfully all of our friends have them, so she can get her fix!
3. She seriously is so great at that – love my little "planner"!
4. Thank you for the encouragement! That honestly means so much – in those tough days, it's hard, but God sure gives us a lot of grace and reminders that we can only do the best we can! Thank you again :). Your comment meant so much!