Thankful God knows what we need

 I can't believe school is already done for the year. My little girl is done with kindergarten & will start school with an actual number. Who would have thought 1st grade would sneak up on us so quickly. We had a rough start to kindergarten, well that's actually a lie. I had a rough start to kindergarten. I put in some requests for Serenity's teacher & was so upset when none of the people I had wanted were chosen to be her teacher. Like really upset. Like I cried & I cried & I cried. It took me probably a full month & a lot of talking to God to finally understand He put her where He wanted her and for that I'm so thankful.  We always think we know what's best for our lives & for our children but our Father is the only one who really knows. I was making my pick solely on who I wanted just because I wanted them. No other reason than that. I wasn't thinking about the type of classmates she could have, the type of influence she would have the opportunity to be, the kind of non school related things her teacher could teach her I was just thinking boohoo this isn't what I wanted. I'm glad that God knows what we need when we don't. We have had an amazing year with an amazing teacher. Her & Serenity fit so well together. She pushed Serenity where she needed it & encouraged her & praised her as well. This school year has been amazing & I feel Serenity wouldn't be the little girl she is at this very moment if it wasn't for Mrs. Butler. We love her & are so thankful for a great year with her. 

little miss turned 6

6 years. 6 whole years is how long I have been a mama. I can’t believe we have a 6 year old baby big kid. She had a wonderful birthday at school & then finished it off with her final night of CAMO. But before all that was the birthday party.Oh the birthday party. Once again I tried my best to be less stressed, especially since Serenity had the great attitude of "I'll just have fun with whoever can make it."
I love how at least 95% of her life is spent being the most unselfish child that I know.

We went with a simple butterfly for 2 reasons. Number one, she happens to like butterflies. Number 2, I already had invitations with butterflies on them J
since we had her party at the same place we had X’s the décor was going to be limited so I had to theme the party out with the food once more. I think it was success. 

always have to have your butterfly eggs 

 She had a great time with the friends that were able to make it & we lucked out with no bad weather that day. So happy that she was happy. So happy that she is amazing. So sad that she is already 6

just can't get to that butterfly without first being a caterpillar 

the next step of course was just a simple hot dog wrapped with a crescent
not an actual chrysalis no need to worry :)

simple M&M goody bags for the guests that looked like butterflies

and I'm so super thankful my hubby saved me with the cake
because I was starting to turn this stress free party into something

Easter tradition

One of my favorite things about Easter when I was a kid was the clues the bunny would leave us hidden through out the house for our present. one of the most memorable times for me was when I found a new barbie hidden in the freezer.
There are lots of traditions Skip & I  have started with our own family but there are many traditions I had growing up that I have loved carrying over as well. The Easter clues is definitely one of them. My mom, I mean the Easter bunny when I was a kid had amazing  clues. Always rhyming, making us figure out where to go next. Me, I mean the Easter bunny, on the other hand, has always just been kind of like..... "go where you take a shower."  Not much to that really but this year the bunny is trying to put a little more effort into it since they are older & getting more excited for things like this. This is what  the Easter bunny came up with this year. Not as good as when I was a kid, but definitely on the right track. The first clue is left near their baskets & then the hunt is on. 

In the morning it’s time to eat
breakfast goodies are such a treat

You go here to brush
and you go here to flush

You don’t have to go far

 just find a car

You are just about there

 but go do your hair

which do you like more,
the computer
or your scooter

The ended up finding their present outside with the scooter, b/c Xavier knew that was what they liked more :)

thoughts & questions

Why don't we leave the Easter bunny snacks like we do for Santa?
How does the Easter bunny get into the house?
Does he come down the chimney like Santa?
Does he have a special key to come in the front door?
He couldn't use the windows, that's just not appropriate. 
Maybe he has special little bunny helpers. 
Maybe the bunnies have wings b/c they are a special kind of bunny. 
Maybe he has a flying car.
Maybe he uses something like a magic dust to get around.
Can we leave him some carrots & water, that's what bunnies like and that would be the polite thing to do?

put all of these questions in a conversation that lasted for about 30 minutes & you have talked to my kids for a portion of your night just like I did 

Cheese

Xavier: mom, do you use milk to make cheese?
Me: yes you do
Xavier: well can you go make me some cheese?
Me: I don't know how to make cheese son.
Xavier: I have an idea, how about you just pour the milk onto the white cheese & then that would make the cheese?
Me: I'm not quite sure that's how you do it.
Xavier: yes, you just pour the milk onto the white cheese & it will make more cheese.