More than Mothering

Peach:

Every time somebody mentions presents or gifts, you always chime in and say that there is another, more true, meaning to Christmas. You then continue to explain that Jesus gave us all a gift and that we should be thankful for that. Because of this, mama has a new idea for a Christmas present this year-- and I'm actually snagging it from a friend of mine. I'm going to wrap up a baby Jesus (from a nativity set, or maybe I'll just make several since I don't have enough nativity scenes) for each of you girls and put it under the tree. We'll explain how you are receiving the greatest gift of all. Though I'm sure you'll be explaining this to all the sisters!

Brownie:

I love it when you go around the house singing Frosty the Snowman. Amazingly, you have most of the words correct--though these words are only a snippet of the whole song. It always puts a smile in my heart! You are so cheery and bright to be around--and this singing only brings this out more!

Bug:

You have been doing so well with your meals lately. You've always been in the top 2 for eaters among the kiddos, but you are really surprising me lately. Recently, you've eaten several helpings of tortilla soup, pasta with Gorgonzola cheese, chicken fried steak, sweet potatoes, green beans, salad (plain, with no dressing), and several other foods. I'm quite impressed with your tastes! I'm happy to see that you can appreciate foods other than fried_______, mac 'n cheese, chips, and sweets.

Boushka:

My poor baby, you are still ill. You slept with us again. Lucky for us all, you slept most of the night and it has been 24 hours since you were ill. And lucky for me, you cuddled so sweetly with me throughout the night. I was awakened by your sweet arm going around my neck and patting me on the back several times. And my favorite was when you woke me up by kissing me several times over and over. Ohhh, how mama loves it!

Baby girl in my belly:

Still movin' and still groovin'! So glad we haven't caught the bug that big sis (looks so weird to refer to Boushka as "big sis") suffered/is suffering through. We've had our fair share of the puke bug--I'm praying for freedom from that darn bug for the remainder of the time you reside in my belly!