Happy Mothers Day

God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.

Today is Mothers Day and I am spending it the way I want. Just me and my babies. I would have loved for Paul to be off but since he isn't the kids and I will have our special day just us three. So far we've woke up, had some breakfast, and made some cards. Kailee is the sweetest girl in the world. While I was washing the dishes she said "Momma why are you washing the dishes? It's Mothers Day and you're supposed to relax and do nothing. It's your day." I swear she sounded like a ten year old. So I asked her where did you hear that from? She then says on Sid the Science kid. Well okay then. It was still super sweet. We don't have any real plans for the day. I'm thinking of a pic nic with them at the park and just enjoying our time together.
Thank you God for allowing me the best gift in the world by giving me my two beautiful kids. I couldn't ask for better kids are be more blessed with them.

To my mom: You are the strongest, most beautiful woman I know. You are the best mother. Thank you for being you and always being there. I could never thank you enough or show enough appreciation for you. You are my best friend, the person I admire and look up to the most. I hope to be as good of as a mom as you are. I love you.

To my mother in laws: You guys are the best. Thank you for being there for the kids and I and doing all you do for me and the kids. You ladies are fantastic. I appreciate your advice and wisdom and for being there for me when my mom couldn't be. I love you two and couldn't have asked for better mother in laws.The kids and I are truly blessed to have you two in our lives.

Where Have we Been?

Well... We have been joying some much needed time with Paul's mom. Grandma Bashist came in on Wed and it's been non stop every since. We made tacos the first night she was here and by we I mean her. After all they are her famous tacos and a favorite of Paul's. The next morning Kailee, grandma, and I got to go get pedicures and lunch just us girls as or early Mothers Day gifts. Paul's treat and what a wonderful treat it was. Kailee actually got a pedicure not just her nails painted. She got the message and all the works. I think we are in trouble now. She ate it up. Lunch at Applebees followed and what a great lunch it was. :) After lunch we met up and headed to her hotel so the kids could go swimming. It was an awesome pool and the kids loved swimming. After swimming we let the kids blow some bubbles and just enjoyed the cool weather and talked.
Wednesday we went out shopping just her me and the kids. They got spoiled rotten. Before shopping we all helped make dinner to take to the station later. After shopping the kids got to go swimming again. Then it was time to head to the station and have dinner with Paul. She said her good byes shortly after getting back to the house. :( The kids already miss her. I miss her too. It was nice having her around to talk to. Wish we got to enjoy that more often.

Movies With Dad

Paul took the kids to see How to Train Your Dragon in 3D today. Both of them LOVED the movie. It was all Kailee could talk about the entire night. She officially has her favorite dragons now. They also went to a car show and got to play in a bounce castle. Then when they came home they helped Paul wash his car. They LOVED spending all that alone time with their dad.

Sunday

This morning the kids and I slept in until almost ten. Yes that's over sleeping and I'm fully aware of it. LOL After cooking all day yesterday I was quite exhausted. Not to mention the kids didn't go down until about 11 because they were so hyper after being at the station with Paul. But, I did wake up to the sweetest thing ever. Kailee had been drawing for about ten minutes before I actually got out of bed. I was laying there kinda in a sleepy daze trying to wake up. I closed my eyes when I saw her get up to play a trick on her. She creeps right up to me and says mommy are you ready for breakfast yet? I open my eyes and she has this sitting right in front of my face. It melted my heart. So that's what she had been working on. On the back side was one a little different for her dad. I tell you she is the sweetest little girl ever.After all three of us made our way downstairs it was time to make a late breakfast. I decided to make them a little surprise. French toast with fat free whipped cream and chocolate chips. They were so excited! After breakfast we have just been lounging around. I need to get into high gear and clean house. I've already done my count down for Kailee for when her grandma is coming. 3 days she keeps walking around and telling me. They are both pretty excited. We do our countdown multiple times through out the day. It'll be another day stuck inside because the AZ wind is RIDICULOUS!

Tech

Woot! Woot! Paul got to wear his Tech stripes for the first time today. To say I am proud would be an understatement. Paul is amazing and has such a great focus when it comes to his career. He has already accomplished more in the last two years than others who have been there before him. He runs his own crew, own station, has been recognized by higher ups, gives back and volunteers on his off days, is a phenomenal mentor and leader to the younger guys, and in my opinion an absolute necessity to the fire department. I could literally go on and on about Paul and all he has accomplished, but I'll spare y'all. :) Paul, I love you. The kids love and adore you. We are so proud of you and are excited for you and all you are accomplishing in your career.