Things That Made Me Smile Today

1. No School! That means I got to sleep in an extra......well I shouldnt say. Who knows who could be reading this. :) Let's just say I didn't have to get up at 5'ish like I usually do.
2. Luke being off work with the kids today! I love it---even though I am actually really jealous.

3. When I answer my phone at work and it's Tubbs. His little sweet voice wasn't that sweet when he told me I lied to him. Trying not to chuckle I asked what the problem was and he said I didn't make my banana chocolate chip muffins that I promised to make him yesterday. Luke said when he woke up this morning the first thing he came looking for was the muffins.

So... I promised I would come home at lunch and make them...and I did. Such a nice treat to come home at lunch and see their faces!

4. My husband calling me at work this morning to tell me he was pulling up with a large Diet Dr. Pepper for me from Carl's Jr. It was just what I needed to get through the morning. (Isn't that pathetic?!) But it was deee-licious!

5. For Tubbs' prayers at bedtime. Let's see...I think tonight he prayed for:

• The "thing on mommy's lip to get better (my cold sore)
• For Petunia to be a cute little girl who listens
• For Bubba to do well on his AR (Accelerated Reader) test tomorrow
• For Bubba not to be rude and mean to other kids
• For Bubba not to lick his lip so it won't be chapped
• For Daddy to make lots of money at work

Yes---his list for Bubba seems to get a little longer each night. But I love how he prays so sincerely every night. He used to accuse me of having "long prayers" but even when he blesses the food now it takes at least a minute.

6. The sun shining through my window at work.Even though it made me long to be outside I knew that meant Luke would be taking the kids to the park down the street. Or like Bubba calls it, the "pok." (Yes--he has the Brooklyn accent)

7. The pictures my husband took on his phone while he was at Target and the "pok." He e-mailed them to me and I have to say, its my favorite kind of e-mail to get at work--especially after a long afternoon meeting! :) Makes me so happy that I get to come home to all of these people everyday!

My Baller

Bubba has found a team sport (YMCA basketball) he is interested in and I couldn't be more excited.
Yes--he is only seven but I am hoping this will blossom into a love for the game. He has the height...and luckily at this point he hasn't had to use it too much. At last week's game he got to jump for the ball at the beginning of the game. The other kid jumped to reach for the ball and all Bubba did was put his arms over his head...and he grabbed the ball. Maybe white boys can't jump.

Kidding.

Bubba scored on basket last game and he was very excited. I think I cheered so loud you would of thought he won the lottery.

There are 10-12 kids on the team so they play in 5 minute increments. While waiting to go back on th court its EASY for him to be distracted by his brother and buddies.

My Name is Russell!

Name that movie.........
My Bubba is almost eight years and that means he will be joining Cub Scouts this month. He is very excited....can you tell? Here he is giving me the Cub Scout salute.

Monday was a holiday from school so Luke took the boys down to the Boy Scouts of America office to get Bubba everything he'll need...plus more. He bought some badge sticky stuff and even got all of his stuff on his shirt before I got home from work! Amazing! He was very sweet and took care of Bubba and I. He made a second trip down Monday afternoon to pick up a Cub Leader manual I need. Yes---I am the Cub Master for Bubba's "pack." I know NOTHING about Cub Scouts...and since my husband was kicked out of Cubs-- we got nuthin'! :)

But I am trying my best. Hopefully once Bubba gets into the swing of things it will start to come more natural to me.

Here's Russell....from the movie "Up."

Four Reasons to Eat Chocolate on Your Diet

Even if this was complete bologna, I love it! :)
Chocolate is healthier than you think. Here, four new reasons to indulge in the sweet stuff. (Like you need 'em!)


To kick a cough.
Theobromine, a chemical in chocolate, is as effective at soothing coughs as codeine, a key ingredient in many prescription meds.


To fight cavities.
Theobromine may also strengthen teeth better than fluoride, according to Tulane University researchers.


To tame tummy trouble.
Cocoa contains potent antioxidants that bind to and inhibit a protein in the intestines that causes diarrhea, say scientists at the Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland in California. No wonder it has been used as a remedy since the 16th century.


To save face.
British scientists found that less than an ounce of flavanol-rich chocolate a day may help protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. (Sunscreen is still a must.)



http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/four-reasons-to-eat-chocolate-on-a-diet/?sssdmh=dm17.430387&esrc=nwffood33_10&email=194219186

I may weigh 300 pounds but I have great teeth, no cough, great skin and no tummy ache! Score!

5 Month Pictures of Petunia

Julie Mulkay has taken Tooney's one month and five month pictures for us. I love them so much its too hard to decide which ones I actually love the most. I LOVE them all!
Check her out---she's fabulous! www.juliemulkayphotography.com
Tell her large Marge sent ya....:)
(Ok--that was a joke...that at least I know my Pee-Wee loving siblings will enjoy!)