The Case of the Missing Lost Tooth!!

With 3 more days left of Kindergarten, Sierra has FINALLY lost a tooth. She has been trying the entire year! Every time someone in her class lost a tooth she would come home devising ways to take out her own. Antics ranged from eating 2 apples a day to having Shaggy pull it out for her. That's right! I was involved in something one day when i heard her at our back door yelling at the dog to "GO" . She was on her hands and knees and when I investigated a little further, I noticed she had tied floss around her tooth and the other end was around the dogs collar!! Once I was able to control my laughter, I asked what in the world she was thinking??? Her response "I have to lose a tooth". Her determination comes as no surprise to me because she is MY daughter.

So today it happens and she was completely beside herself. We got home and she ran to put it underneath her pillow. I told her the tooth fairy would only take it if it was in an envelope which I then ASSUMED she got one. About an hour later, she comes to me saying she cant find her tooth!! What do you mean you cant find it? Didn't you put it in the envelope? The response of course was  NO. Well where did you leave it I ask, then we try to retrace the steps... NO TOOTH. Her solution was first to try to pull out another tooth but when I explained this wasn't an option she settled for a letter to the tooth fairy which she wrote herself.

(The diamond she's referring to is actually a little toy gem.)

She then asks if I think the tooth fairy will still leave her some $$$$$. I tell her I don't know, usually the tooth fairy just takes teeth. So the search continues, tears fall, and I find "a" tooth. Now this tooth wasn't the one she lost, it is actually Jacob's tooth. LMAO!! You see, I  write my kids letters every year on their birthdays and I had saved Jake's first tooth along with his letters. Who knew it would come in handy??? I know its wrong, but whats a mom to do? I can tell you that in Sierra's pile of letters that she will receive on her 18th bday, will be a letter in place of her first tooth; a letter about the case of her first lost tooth!!!!!

Thought this was way too funny not to share!!!!!

End of the world???

Well yesterday came and went and after an awesome day at the beach, I as well as all my family and friends still appear to be here. I have to say that NO part of me believed the world was ending on May 21,2011. After all, the bible clearly states we wont know the time, day, year when the world comes to an end. Can you believe that people quit their jobs because some 89 yr old said the world was going to end? Freakin Crazy!!!

In light of all this talk about the world ending, I've found myself thinking about all the natural disasters that have occurred in 2011. There have been ALOT of them with the majority causing major devastation and the year is not even half over yet. I personally am dreading hurricane season!!! What is the cause of these disasters and devastation? Is it global warming or is God really trying to give us warning??? Just something to ponder........

Happy Mothers Day!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Being a mom is the most important job Ive ever had and its also the most rewarding one.  Jacob and Sierra have brought me more smiles and laughs than I ever knew was possible. They have taught me lessons about life without ever saying a word; kids have a way of doing that! On this mothers day, my son made me this awesome awesome cake!!! I cant believe he did the decorating himself.

 Sierra wrapped up half of her toys and gave them to me because that's what she does. The best part was this note that came with the gifts

My loving husband got me any awesome photo hanging jewelery box!

You don't realize until you have children yourself how much your mom really loves you. You will never understand the sacrifices she made for you or the tears she has cried for you until you become a mother. I wanted to say a little THANK YOU to my mother.

To this day, she has remained my rock. She has been my cheerleader when I was ready to give up. She has been my psychotherapist during times of breakdowns. She has given me wisdom, not with her words but with her actions. I cant imagine a day where she isn't just a phone call away. She is an amazingly strong woman, a woman I admire. She has gone from being just my mother to being one of my very best friends. I cant imagine life without her. Thanks for everything MOM! You are a truly amazing woman!

I know I am blessed to not only have the kids I do, but also to have my mom still around. I know there are many of you that aren't able to pick up the phone and call your mom. Just know that on this mothers day, your mothers are looking down from heaven,smiling because they are so very proud to be your MOM.