Nothing like a bit of mid morning guilt on a Monday...

I just got off the phone with Brent, who actually talked to me a few minutes instead of zoning out at the television. He was watching Tigger and Pooh, and we both agreed Tigger was our favorite, because of all the boucing. Then he said in such a sweet little voice, "Mommy - can you come home REALLY REALLY soon?!". When I asked why, he said it was because he needed "warm mommy snuggles". Awwwww. I'm writing this as proof for when he turns 13. Or 7. Or whenever he gags at the thought of snuggling with his own mother.

The other night I layed down with him to watch a movie with him before bed. He got the movie set up, turned the light off and jumped in beside me, laying up against me with his head on my arm. After a giant sigh, he said "Oh yeah...I've been waiting ALL day for these snuggles!". I know its part of his cycles, and next week we'll be back to passing notes from opposite sides of the room it seems, but for now, I've got plenty of warm snuggles to go around.

Random thoughts

Even after a testing day as a parent, being told you're the best mommy in the world warms the most tired heart.

Perfect summer days are made even more beautiful watching children play.

Cat-resistant screens are one of the best inventions.

Having home grown cherry tomatoes every night makes the best dessert.

Random beauty

Random thankfulness

After 4 or 5 weeks of waking between 6 and 6:30, Brent let me sleep in until after EIGHT O'CLOCK for the last two days. And these corresponded to a HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

I am so happy I could cry....

Now, if bedtimes would get back to normal, I'd be in seventh heaven. I think he slept in because he was worn out with the effort of driving me crazy.

Worth a try

That is not a random ad on the left, for the electronic cigarettes. These have been around for a while, but are just now making it to the US.

Mike has been smoking for over 11 years. He was excited to finally try these, and we got them 3 days after they were ordered. They are 75% less cost than cigarettes, and mimic them quite successfully. But instead of having carcinogens and chemicals, the only thing you're getting is the nicotine, in a water vapor. And even that is optional.

After one day, he has no desire to smoke a 'real' cigarette, and couldn't finish one when he tried. To me, that's proof that they can be great for some people.

If you smoke, give them a try. But use the link, we get credit for everything we refer! If nothing else, they can be 'smoked' anywhere, anytime. I am super-sensitive to smoke, not to mention that we didn't want it around the children anyhow, so this is proving to be a life-saver for us. Or if not for you, spread the word. It is a much healthier and cheaper alternative or supplement to cigarettes.