Mr. Teague One-On-One

I had to jot down some of the sweet moments I get to share with Teague.  He is quite a character at just three years old.  I love the moments we get while the kids are at school and between. Our afternoon routine is potty, books and cuddle until this little guy falls asleep.  We always have a fun conversation. 

Today I asked him to get his books ready and I would meet him in his room.  He called to me to let me know he had his books.  When I came into his room, he was sitting by his bed with a blanket and a pillow.  No books.  I asked him if he had his books, he said, "No," with a big smile.  I asked what I was going to read to him.  He responded with the great smile and giggle, "Just kidding.  They are right here," behind his back.  We laughed.  I sat down beside him to read and he said, "Wait, Mom."  Then he got a pillow for my back and a blanket for my lap.  What a gentlemen.  I told him he was a gentlemen and he said, "No, just Teague."  He says that all the time if we say he is silly, handsome, etc.  What a good kid.

Later I was cooking dinner, Teague came and stood by my side.  He looked up at me with puckered lips.  He just wanted a kiss and went on with his play. 

I was wrapping up dinner and Teague stood next to me on the stool.  He said, "Mom, you're pretty.  I love you."  Sweetest thing!

I love these kids!  What a blessing they are.  Each of them touches my heart every day in one way or another.  Teague was on a roll today. 

What October Brought

October was a slightly dreaded month.  David was on Liver rotation.  These are sick kiddos, so the hours and know how are intense.  In the middle of that, he had his Pediatric boards to take.  Not a small task.  There were several, well most, nights we set a plate for David.  Then we ended plastic wrapping it and putting it in the fridge until he got home.  At the beginning of the month, our microwave broke (the one that came with the house over the stove).  Fortunately for David's dinners that had to be heated up almost every night, we kept our quirky one that works beautifully. 

 

We survived by a few methods: 1. I quit checking my phone for messages around dinner time that said David was on his way home.  That way, if he made it...we would be pleasantly surprised.  If not, we were sitting around watching the clock and causing grief. 2. I played a lot more music while getting dinner ready.  Sounds funny, but it helped my sanity.  3. Lots of prayers.  4. Very understanding kids and husband.  4. Lots of activities going on!! 5. The beautiful weather changes we have experienced.