Proof

Not that we need it . . . but every once in a while we have those moments when we think, "Yep, she's definitely my daughter!"  The other day we was one of those days.

Pinky and I were in the car, I'd just picked her up from school and we were nearing home.  We saw the high school track team out for a run.  From the back seat I hear Pinky say, "Hey mom, can we throw snowballs at those runners tomorrow?" 

Yep!  PROOF she IS her DADDY's daughter!!!  (Because we all know her mommy would NEVER think of something like that!)

We hadn't been home more than a few minutes.  My hubby and I were visiting about the day and clearly not paying attention to our little one.  She comes down the hall and peaks her head in the door holding up a big piece of unwrapped chocolate and says "I snooked some candy!"  Then pops the entire thing in her mouth.

Yep!  PROOF she IS her mommy's daughter!!! 

We put her in the corner, put the lock back on the treat cabinet, and fought laughter the entire time.  I'm sure she has seen me "snook" chocolate out of that same cupboard more than a hundred times . . . and this wasn't a first for her either.  I can't say I blame her, it was probably one of those days for her too.  The good news is, she still doesn't know to "hide" her little acts of mischief!  Lucky for us!!!!

That's OUR girl!  She "snooked" our hearts too!

Waiting for Spring

Yesterday, our morning devotion told us not to complain about anything, not even the weather . . . a couple of hours later, it started to snow.  It's still snowing today.  And we're in a winter storm watch for the weekend.  We made a conscious effort not to complain about the falling snow as others openly expressed their disgust.  And as we continue to bite our tongues, we find ourselves waiting for spring weather!

As I type this I am sitting at the hospital.  I've been here since 6:30 this morning.  I failed my 1 hour glucose test this week so this morning I was here bright and early to drink 10 ounces of fruit punch syrup and have my blood drawn 4 times in 3 hours.  I'm not worried about passing this time . . . I'm more worried about passing out . . . I'm starving!  (Nothing to eat or drink from midnight until my last blood draw.)  And as I wait, I occasionally feel little "Rosie" readjusting (or doing jumping jacks), and I know that she will be here soon . . . and all of this is worth it . . . We're waiting for spring for "Rosie"!

New beginnings, new life, a fresh start . . . we're waiting for all of that at our house!  And though you never want to wish time away, it's hard not to hold out for the brighter (warmer) days! 

Here are just a few of the things I am looking forward to this spring:

• Green grass
• Planting flowers in our flower beds and window boxes ("Pinky" has already been thinking about what color flowers she wants in her window box)
• Walks around the neighborhood
• Playing at the park 
• Riding bike (well, after "Rosie" is here of course)
• The Fargo Marathon (Hoping to "waddle" the 5K this year)
• Setting up the hammock in the back yard
• Fires in our fire pit
• S'mores
• Visiting with our neighbors (we all hybernate in the winter after all!)
• Blowing bubbles and getting out the sidewalk chalk
• Tulips and blossoming trees

It will all be here soon . . . and I can't wait!

*On a side note, as I am typing from a semi-quiet place I found on 3rd floor with lots of windows and a view of the city traffic (and snow).  No one has joined me in the 2 hours I have been here until now.  The lab tech who has been drawing my blood for the last 3 hours just sat down near me . . . with a big cup of water, a yogurt and string cheese.  I'm trying not to be rude, but I gotta tell you, I would love any or all of her snack!!!  (And I am pretty sure she knows it!) Right now, I'm trying not to focus on the fact that I am waiting for breakfast!  :)