Black Walnut Tree,Chalk, and made-up game!

The kids got to watch out our front window, as the neighbor's Black Walnut Tree, started to come down~
This is the tree, before~
The two people you see in the background -- are our sweet neighbors-- The man in the hat with the dreadlocks, is part of the 2 man crew that is working on the tree.
The kids had made up a new game, with a bent hula-hoop and Shane's bicycle-- what imagination!
Daddy took some time to draw with chalk-- Jessica and Shane were very happy to have Daddy invovled with them-- (Mommy was making dinner and taking pictures)

I was going to include pictures of the tree, after they were finished with it-
-but the Two man crew are only working part days--
they come in the morning and work till Noon,
then they pack up and don't come back till the next day!

We have two Black Walnut trees in our front yard--so sorry to all you nature lovers--But, I really don't like them they shed gross leaves and black walnuts that stain the driveway,the sidewalk,our skin and -- don't get me started on what they have done to my carpet!

A book,a prayer and a call for comments!

Do you ever feel like you are hiking up the hill of Motherhood,
only to realize that yours shoes are the wrong size for the job?
Do you ever wonder why, God thought so much of you(and yours),
to entrust you with your children's' lives?
Do you ever just wish that every moment of Motherhood,
would just feel, right?--no second guessing needed?
I know that often I think --
"Well, this is what I should do, but will that create the behavior-- or action I want?"

I have a dear friend--(SassyPatty) who is too funny and other things also...

I could post about her for life
and still not explain all that
...she is...
only a little sarcasm is included
LOL! -- Her kids are older, they are out of high school and are working and going to college, but when they were younger she struggled with many of the issues that I am currently working on.[IEP's, getting kids to listen and follow instructions--ect...]

I call her up to whine and complain and she listens -- then she tells me what she has done in the past, and then she just lets me decide to listen to her or not...
-- I have learned time and again that listening to her
-- and her 20/20 hindsight is a wondrous thing!
I guess you could say she is my mentor mom! Thanks Patty ! you rock...
I try to find positive things that I can use to create what I think I need/want...
I go on-line to blog and read others' blogs to see if any little thing they write can help me, by either giving me words of hope -- or ideas on how a little change by me, could create an awesome new event! Learning from others' seems to really work for me--
My kids are mainly healthy, my daughter might have a tough time of life when she is a teen, because of her kidneys', and I feel that my son will always need to learn and re-learn how to deal differently with Life..-- But, I really feel confident that with the Love of the Lord and my constant need to gather more information-- often-- We will have a successful life-- at least that is my prayer.
However, after reading my email this morning and finding that
I won a book,I won a book, I won something...Whhhhooooooooooooooo!
from Melody, at Slurping Life--
The book is a great one,for this - I am already sure-
(you must understand that I think (in my humble, honest opinion)
that Melody has, only the BEST taste in things to promote!)-
The Busy Mom's Devotional by Lisa Bergren
Anyway, I just wanted to say, Thank you again to both of these lovely ladies-- Melody and Lisa !
As mother's go-- you two seem to be on the fast track to the top of the heap!
Hopefully that comes as a complement to you both!

While I was reading and posting comments of thanks at Melody's blog this morning, I saw her mention of another blog... Praying for Parker--
please if you have a moment, and I know you do...-
- go and visit this blog --leave a comment and a pledge to prayer,
if you really want to be super awesome, donate something ~!

It really is all about giving back and learning from others !
I write this blog to brag about my kids, to share with others, to learn from it,
and to keep me on a positive path-- That's why it's Not, for Profit--- But for JOY!
Fully Rely On GOD.... fully rely on GOD parenting

May this blog give thanks for the positive things
that are to come... books and comments ! hint ...hint!

I also pledge to read the book that is to come and then to pass it along!
please excuse, any rotten spelling from me and this low-tech blog!

Wild! Wildebeest

My crazy family! --
Last night we were watching a show on OPB, it was called Wild! -- and we saw a wildebeest giving birth, then we saw another wildebeest who was having a tough time--- The second baby wildebeest ended up dying because it wasn't strong enough-- Jessica was rather upset, she wanted to know why there aren't hospitals and NICU's in the wild-- She was quite ready to volunteer to be the first Dr. in the WILD!

I would like to post more, but my kiddo's are hungry and I am afraid that if I don't feed them, they might just start chewing on...me! AGHH!!!!!

IEP,sugar levels and parenting-

Well, yesterday was a pretty good day !

Shane spent most of the night coughing, and ended up in my bed-- he was very noisy with all the coughing, but when he turned his head and said, :"Mommy, I hear music, I hear sad..but beautiful music-- and it's all about a boy who goes into the forest-- the forest is trying to get him -- but the music that is soooo sad and beautiful will save him--- Mommy, it's such sad and beautiful music!"-- then he rolled over and fell asleep! Ah, the Joy!

Shane and I went to our pediatrician to see if she could help us --

• I wanted to see if he might have sugar level issues--
• I wanted to know if she could help us get an IEP
• I wanted to know when his cough will stop, and if his lungs are clear~I worry that he could of have/had pneumonia--
  
• I wanted to know that my need to get Shane an IEP was a smart thing!
  

Our Dr. is very personable -- she is willing to listen to me, and when she responds-- she gives direct answers-- I love that about her!

As far as the sugar levels and such, -- I have to laugh now- because the answer was/is so simple-- and yet I had spent so much energy trying to figure out an... answer!
She suggested that I keep string cheese on hand, at home and school so that if I see a melt-down happening I can possibly head off the melt-down by -- serving his physical needs-- that will in turn serve his behavior needs! Ah, the Joy {My Dr. asked me if Shane ever stops moving, and I thought about it-- And really the kid is always moving-- he talks in his sleep,he grinds his teeth, he is just always in motion!-thus the need for food --often!}

I told my Dr. about -- how Shane, may not qualify at this point for a IEP, since he is so very smart-- and physically able -- so to get an IEP for kindergarten, he might have to have the label of emotionally disturbed-- just to get an IEP! The look on her face when I said that was Stunning! Our Dr. was very clear that Shane should not ever... have be labeled emotionally disturbed-- or any such label!

Our Dr. let me know that she will contact a local developmental pediatrician that may be able to -- help us by documenting his strengths and weaknesses~ and by getting this done thru an--- expert we may have better luck for getting the IEP!

She also listened to his heart and lungs-- she said he is fine, and just to be patient about the cough.

I feel really good, it is nice ~ when the belief's you have as a parent are shared by the professionals around you and your child.

And so now the part that I just hate, the waiting-- I have to wait for the developmental pediatrician to call and then to get an appointment, I have to wait to see if Shane can get into a different school than his sister-- But I also have to go --to-morrow to Jessica's school for the kindergarten orientation -- { just in case Shane doesn't get into the other school-- I have to keep all my options open..}

I do have to mention -- about last night~

Jessica had a little attitude with me-- I think that she was jealous about me spending so much time with Shane, so she was on Shane watch...she got out of bed and asked "Why, wasn't her brother in his room and in his bed when she already was? "
My, my such details!!!
It took a while for me to "help" Miss Jessica realize that she is in charge of herself
and that Shane is in charge of himself!
(do I need to mention that God is in charge of it ALL, and that Mommy will give details?!)
The poor girl shed some tears, but I think that she kinda realized that --
Mommy was very serious and that maybe it was just better to listen and follow Mommies-- advice!
I am sure that I will have to visit this topic again, but I think that I made some good points!
(there may be a little sarcasm attached to these comments...-- and disbelief also!LOL!)

Cake,brake fluid and Pressure!

This is what the cake looks like-
I did taste it, in fact I ate this piece- -
but I don't know if it was good !
I haven't any taste buds that are up to par!

This morning, when I discovered that my computer was being slow and difficult...
I was attempting to gauge how sick were my kids,
can we make it to church with out incident~?
Jessica surprised me by being completely dressed in a dress,
with tights on and even a headband in her hair!
Ah, the Joy!
I got away from the computer and into the shower, which was clean and it smelled nice- - I had just started humming a Worship tune in my head while I was washing my hair... and then I realized that my hair wasn't lathering up like usual--- hummm... what was wrong?--
My dear husband, who was nice enough to clean out the shower,
and put a new bar of soap in the shower,
had switched where my shampoo and conditioner normally go!
So, I groaned, quite loudly to myself and then re-washed my hair with shampoo and then re-conditioned it. When I got out of the shower, to my amazement
Jessica and Shane were both dressed,complete with socks and shoes!
Ah, the wonders of my life...may they never stop!
I gathered the snack and juice for the kids and we were off! - -
That is ...until I realized that the ABS light and the brake light were on-- as I was driving down the road!!!! I pulled over and turned off the engine, I did everything that I thought I should --I took the car out of gear, pulled the emergency brake, then released it -- None of these things made the light go off-- I really didn't know what else to do, so I turned the car around and drove home--
I left the kids strapped in the car and ran into the house to ask Jerry what to do
{I know from prior experience to not drive with "dummy lights" on--
the last time that happened, -- the KIA blew up the engine all for a lack of oil !
Which was deemed, not Jerry's fault and not mine}
Poor, dear husband Jerry-- he was sleeping and I woke him asking I am sure what sounded like STUPID questions! He told me to get the brake fluid out of the camo truck, the brake fluid was under the hood of the truck near the head light.-- Then he cautioned me, only drive it to get brake fluid...no further! I went back out to the drive-way to see that the yellow ugly truck and the camo truck were parked so close together that I couldn't pop the hood to even look for the brake fluid!
I decided to check the level of the fluid and I found it was a little low- so I decided to drive to the Dollar- Store to get more Kleenex, and brake fluid!
But on my way to do this~ the lights went off, and then on, and then off again...!
Finally out of desperation I asked the kids to pray
that we got to church safely and in one piece! I am happy to report, we did it!!!!
The message today was "When Under Pressure" Our Pastor, shared with us that pressure can be a good thing and that it can revel character,gifting,conviction, and faith.
Wow, talk about getting a personalized message!
The kids and I left church, our hearts were full of good spirit and we were off to the Dollar-Store.
and the answer is/was -- yup, we were low on brake fluid!
I guess that someone forgot to set Jerry's alarm, and so he is getting a late start out the door for work-- I wonder/pray if the pressure of possibly being late will help him!
At least when he gets to eat, while at work-- he can eat cake!

conserving,sharing,and creations!

Well, I was able to find a replacement carafe for my coffee pot--yay!
I would love to have a brand-new coffee pot,(All though the possibilities are endless!)
but I am trying to conserve money and --reduce-reuse-recycle! isn't that ....SPECIAL?
Jerry was gone the WHOLE day on Thursday fishing-(I could vent about this for days,and days,
but I am attempting to let GOOOOOOOOO of my Anger!)
and so I got to spend part of Saturday shopping without the kids, Ah, the Joy!
I looked at more than one store for the carafe,
and I even got to shop for a new, bra!
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I was nice enough to pass along this sickness that I have to my kids !
(Ah, the joy~sarcasm..but joy!) what can I say~ I like to share?!
And so now I must go and purchase more Kleenex!
At least it is just a head and nose sickness-- we haven't had much puking,
So, I think we need to just keep trudging on...
The weather has been so very strange, I was going to take some pictures, but by the time I found the camera,got some shoes on and got outside the weather had changed...AGAIN!
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Did you know that Hershey's has Cinnamon Chips?-- me neither! Yesterday when I was out I found some--- and I thought that I needed to... make another "creation" -- So, later today after church I plan on making a cake from a box -- a Super Moist (Butter Recipe Yellow) and I am going to see if the Cinnamon Chips will taste, good-- inside of the cake.
I notice as I type this ~ that my computer is in need of a time -out-- so I am going to sign--off till later today, when I hope to post about my creation~~and just maybe I can tie in today's' message from church-- into the new post about my cake!?

Looking on the Bright side of things!

I am still feeling yucky, but I got to spend most of yesterday in bed to "rest"-
- Jerry is gone all day today-- bottom fishing with the guys--.
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I thought these pictures were interesting -- I usually kill plants, I once was responsible for killing a cactus! -- But I last year I saw these seeds for sale and I liked the colors so much that I asked Jerry to plant them for me-- These are what grew! --- Bummer I don't know what kind of flower they are!
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Jessica and Shane had been playing ..their version of soccer-- I think that Shane got hurt somehow- - and I ended up with this picture~

Shane just informed me that he is ...Starving .... so I must sign off and feed the boy!

moody monday!

The weather this weekend was nice, but I didn't enjoy it-
I broke my coffee pot, I have a cold, and Jessica is home, "not feeling well" from school..
WWWWWWWWwaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

Check back another time when I might have changed my mood!

This and That - *-*

The camera had been in the car overnight,
and so it was a little foggy- -
but Shane was just too cute with his jammie shirt,
shorts and tool belt for a Detective boy!

These are some of the things in his tool belt,
there is even a harmonica, that Shane likes to call a xylophone!


Lately, it has been a battle to brush Shane's teeth,
so I said I would give him a
...Mohawk if he would brush his teeth, when I asked.
-- I used a water and conditioner solution to get his hair to stand up- -
Too bad you can't see from this picture!

I left Jerry with the kids for a while,
and when I came home...Jessica was in this... "outfit"-
- I think I might need to hide her if the Fashion Police come knocking!

The girl pulled feathers' off of her boas
and put them in her hair-- Does this mean she is a DIVA?--

I like to write this blog to share about my kids and our lives- -
If you have ever wondered, the address,
frogparenting -- is Fully Rely on God, parenting--
Because I must rely on ..."someone"
and God is the only person(spirit) who will always be with me~
There are many bible verses that illustrate this -- I can't ever pick just one
I took some funny pictures and I needed to share them!

I also got some alone time at the library and I checked out
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis -- by Albert J Kearney
An introduction to ABA for parents teachers and other professionals.
```` I am only a mom with a high school education, and this wasn't an easy read-- I knew most of the information already, but the jargon is OVERWHELMING! The Author tried to make it easier to get-- but there are so MANY acronyms and such-- for the simplest thing.There weren't a ton of examples and that made it hard for me to digest.Although I bet this would be a great book to read and look back thru when creating an IEP plan that uses ABA.

And Also...
Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children-
by Pratibha Reebye and Aileen Stalker

So, far I am only a few pages into this one-- but I have already had some Ah, ha (like Oprah says ...) moments... I will be reading all about my son Shane- - And the weird thing is that I can see my cousin and her kids in this book-- WOW!

There are some other books that I got, but I want to see what the Sensor book has to say-- and then I will post about it, and then start some of the others!

A jar & 2 cups of coffee- -

Often when I get emails,
that are forwarded in my in-box
I read and then delete--
to save time for me and others--
However, this one was worth saving
and then looking back on --time and again!

The Mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee..................

When things in your life seems almost too much to handle, when 24
hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2
cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in
front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very
large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf
balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the
jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas
between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar
was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sa nd filled up every thing else. He asked once more if
the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table
and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the
empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to
recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
important things--God, your family, your children, your health, your
friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost
and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are
the other things that matter like your. job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else--the small stuff. 'If you put the sand
into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles

or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time
and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things
that are important to you.

'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents.
Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner.
Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix
the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that
really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand & inquired what the coffee
represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

Please, have a cup of coffee, or tea - - and think of me!

creations....ummm yuck!

I had some French Vanilla cake mix, two banana's and some mint chocolate chips-- I thought it might be a good combination--
I was...wrong-- but they(Jerry and the kids) still ate it!
Yeah, not so much! it was cake, but it takes a little to get used to!

Just Pretending!

Dr.Shane, don't you need to make sure she is hydrated?
You need to work on her DNA... can you make the baby happy?

Time for a whine post~ where's the cheese?

On Wednesday, I thought the weather was nice enough~ It would be fun, to push Shane around in this,
mini 4x4 Power wheels thing--
(since the battery doesn't work)
I was wrong

So, then when I experienced pain and discomfort in my right knee--
I thought that 0grams trans fat sounded GREAT...
Maybe, I'm wrong?

Ah ,well I hurt my knee and Jerry had to step up to the "plate" and help with making dinner,multi-tasking doing dishes and laundry -- ect.. While I used a kitchen chair as a walker to get to and from the bathroom! (I must mention here that I do HATE enforced rest--- I don't mind sitting on the couch some-- but I hate it when I HAVE to sit on the couch!)
Jerry went and got some ice for my knee, it really did seem to be better.
Then on Thursday, Jessica and I made our appearance on the Radio, KOOL Cares for kids--
That went okay, I did forget to take pictures, but I noticed they took pictures while we were talking-- So I will share those when I get them!
Yesterday, was Friday, grocery day... I really hate buying groceries-- When I have to take both the kids, the prices are so high and people in the store are cranky because it's Friday and -- no one is ever full of any Calming Spirit while shopping!
I also got two checklists in the mail about Shane, the school district team wants me to fill out these lists to give the team an idea of how Shane behaves.
The thing that really set me off, was that the instructions say to
Please rate your child -- compared with other children his age~
based on the last 3 months, with the following format--

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• often

Filling these out was tough, I think it's stupid to compare my child to other children,
since he is only JUST who GOD made him to be!
But, I know that if I fill these out correctly I can help convince the School District Team that he deserves an IEP. Because I have been interested in behaviors for a long time, I could really see what each portion of check-list was for--- That was hard for me, how do I score my son so that he can get the help he needs, but not putting him in a certain criteria.
Maybe I am just afraid of a label for my son?
At the end of each questionnaire there was a space to comment about your child so~ that the Team might understand how to best view your child's' behaviors.
I went ahead and typed up information about Shane-- I think I typed about 2or 3 pages--!

Ah, a mothers' love?

I sent it off to a Behavior Specialist, who is currently on Shane's team-- he knows me well --- I have taken a Parenting class from him 3 or 4 times and he also has seen Shane, while in his classroom... I asked him to look over what I wrote to see if we/I need to modify and edit what I wrote.
I am going to hold off sending back in the check-lists until I have the papers I wrote edited,
-- this is starting to feel like an important Job application--
but this is my son's school future that we are talking about --
and I guess you could say that school is a job.?

So, this morning my knee is acting weird...again-- guess it's time to put it up and ice it--
I think I might need to snack... mmmmm what should I have--
Maybe, Mother's Spring Circus Animal Cookies ?!

Jerry did take pictures of the firemen and the firetruck while they were at Shane's school, but since there are foster kids in the class, Jerry only took pictures of the firemen and the truck-- I will share these another day!

Prideful? maybe !

Pardon me while I -- share! (I think this post could/should be considered prideful ~)

I am very happy with myself, I went ahead and made a Doctors appointment with our pediatrician ~ for Shane but...we don't go in until the 23rd... So, now the waiting will begin--

I am not so good at waiting--
I guess I will work on some elaborate prayers --
that will fill my need to have an answer, yesterday!

Today, Shane's school was to have a visit from some Firemen, and a firetruck or two--

Soon, when my dear hubby is home with the camera I hope to post some super cute pictures!

I hope you day is sunny outside and in!

Praying for the Power of Parenting !

I hope and pray that I never stop being amazed at the wonder of parenting

If someone suggested that it is easy, then they must of been from another reality,
or maybe it was just their day to use as much sarcasm as possible !

But, really the rewards, should you choose to notice them are really wonderful.

Yesterday, I was talking on the phone to the people from the school district, about Shane--
Next year he will be in kindergarten and his team and I feel
that an IEP {Individual Education Plan}
will be the best school experience for everyone.
However, it sounds like Shane is so smart-- that he might not qualify in the traditional manner--
He has the academic skills --- but he still needs behavior support in the classroom.
The person I talked to on the phone mentioned that we may have to "label" Shane ...an emotionally disturbed child --- in order for him to get services(IEP) !!!!
If there had been a feather near by,and someone would of waved it- I would of fallen to the floor...
My dear,sweet son is NOT emotionally disturbed, just because he has difficultly transitioning from task to task , --- !
WARNING I am trying to keep my comments from becoming postal...

So, after much discussion with Jerry, the teachers at Shane's' school and friends like Patty who have been there, done that--- I think I might of found a new path~ to an IEP!

I am going to see if our pediatrician can help with a diagnosis--- She has seen him melt-down in her office she has also seen my sweet child just be--- Sweet.
I am going to ask if we can evaluate Shane to see if he is hypoglycemic-- or anything close to that--- His teachers and I notice that his behavior can be more difficult right before snack- or mealtimes-- Although I do give him snacks often we are wondering if he has too many high and then low sugar levels ?--- Definitely a question for an expert!

After reading all this I bet you are asking yourself ...but where did you find the Joy, the rewards?

{I was looking at Shane's eyes this morning and teasing him, I said that he had purple eyes, and I kept teasing him, he finally went and looked in the mirror, I wish you could of heard his voice, "I have BLUE eyes, Mommy~ Blue like the SKY!!!!!" I was still smiling when he came up close to me and I asked "What color are Mommy's eyes?"-- his answer-- Muddy dirt green! }

I got a little email from another Mom, who has three kids who are very ... ummm... active... Anyway... the email was a forward about how a Sunday school teacher was talking with her 4 and 5 year olds-- To see if the kids really understood how a person might get to Heaven.


{I'll cut and paste it here...}

I was testing the children in my Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting to heaven.


I asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, Would that get me into Heaven?"

"NO!" the children answered.

"If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy,
would that get me into Heaven?"

Again, the answer was, "NO!"

By now I was starting to smile.

Hey, this was fun!

"Well, then, if I was kind to animals and gave candy to all the children, and loved my husband, would that get me into Heaven?"

I asked them again. ? ?
Again, they all answered, "NO!"

I was just bursting with pride for them.
"Well," I continued, "then how can I get into Heaven?"

A five-year-old boy shouted out,
"YOU GOTTA BE DEAD!"
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I read this to Shane, and he said, "Yup, you die, and God lifts you up to the clouds, then He fixes you! And you don't hurt no more!"
ah, the Joy's!
Thank you LORD, for sharing these blessings I call children with me! Thank You!

Make the weather warmer, please?!

Shane and Jessica just couldn't wait for the weather to get warmer,
They put on these life-vests all by themselves!

Awards and books to read-

This morning I spilled coffee in the kitchen,
and then I attempted to move the beads
(that Jessica had left out) and I spilled those also--

So, when I
went over to visit Michelle, at In The Life of a Child~
I was happy and smiling!

What a sweety she is -- she gave me an award!
I just spent a few minutes looking on line for some clip art that might express my feelings, and although I found MANY images and backgrounds,
I was not successful in bringing any back here
for the multitudes
{you know who you are?}{echo,echo} to view...

So, please use your imagination for the following--
(my spell check tells me that I don't know how to spell biscotti, and it's suggestions aren't helping either-- so please, just imagine the correct spelling! and if you know the correct way, please feel free to leave the spelling in your comment! Thanks!)

A beautiful grassy area with soft,early morning sunlight, a clean but slightly rustic table and chairs,
on the table a set of china with tea,coffee, and biscotti. There are even white cloth napkins with napkin rings that look like they belong hanging from a chandelier.

I walk over and sit, to enjoy my coffee and biscotti~ on the table is some really great books--(imagine YOUR favorite titles) and my award---
Ah, the Joy! [[By the way,the only sounds are the birds chirping]]
The pesky but loved children are still sleeping, and will only awake~
by Mommy whispering these words,
"I love you, Darling, time to awake and enjoy the day!"

Jeff Foxworthy is on Rachael Ray
talking about his new children's book--- "Dirt on my Shirt"
I'll have to get it and read it in the imaginary area I just described!

I hope that this first day of April will shine
some light in your life where you may need it
and grant you sleep at the end of a beautiful day!