So thankful

Like most kids, mine still get on my nerves some days, but today I was reminded just how much my babies mean to me. One of the momma's in El Paso that I know had her baby girl earn her wings today. Sweet Caralynn was born April 21 and has been through so much in her short life, but her and her family have impacted so many people. I am reminded that this life is a gift and that at any time it could be our time. Shiana wanted to snuggle for a little while and instead of telling here no, I laid down on her bed with her and snuggled. Keylan did not care much for mommy trying to snuggle him. So no matter how bad of a day you are having, hug your babies and tell them you love them. Also, Jeremy's granny passed on August 6th. So last week was a hard week to go through. My mom explained death to Shiana; when you asked her she would say "Granny Gardner is in the clouds and she is not hurting anymore. And if I want to talk to her all I have to do is talk and I can still give her kisses by going outside and blowing her kisses and she will get them" She handled the viewing a lot better then I thought she would, actually saw her at the casket by herself and just standing there quietly.

But a little happier note, an update on what we have been doing on our trip. So last weekend we went to the beach. Beaches were nasty, we (Jeremy and I) got there about 6 so we ate some pizza and then me, Jeremy, mom, and the kids went to the Track to let shiana play. Her and Jeremy had fun on the bumper cars and boats and Shiana drove a mini go kart all by herself. When we got back to the hotel room the power was out and my laptop completely deleted my schoolwork. The next morning we left early since his granny had passed and we got through those few days. We also took the kids to the zoo and they had a blast and they went and visited my granny. Now we start packing stuff up and getting ready to head back to El Paso and start the long list of things to do there before the Big D Day. Still debating on staying there and coming home just for holidays or the whole time. But I do know I want to decorate Keylan's corner or room.