Dad, nurse and worker....

Last week when Sam was sick Trae worked from home one morning so I could take Jacob to school and not have to take Sam since he wasn't well. I returned home to one sleepy boy and one loving, caring and working daddy! He slept in his arms for over a hour and although it was a rough week for him that was a special, sweet time for lots of cuddling time. Trae was able to work one handed and I am sure Sam enjoyed the sweet time too. I am so grateful for a husband that is a wonderful father to our boys.

Helper...

Trae installed cabinet locks recently. We were trying to not install them but our curious little guy was getting into lots of non-child things and for our sanity and his safety we got busy and got some installed.

One of his loves....

Sam loves basketball! Many a nights he goes in with Trae and Jacob and they play it in the bedroom. He has done that since he was very young and he is giddy being able to go in the room! We have his goal that he got for his birthday low enough that he can reach it. Jacob will love having a brother in a few years that is big enough to play on the court with him.

A sad day for us....

Today was a very sad day for us. We had to say goodbye to our Sparky. He was almost 15 and the best dog ever. He lived a long, good life and we are grateful for the many years we had. Tough day, lots of tears and we are grateful for all his years and that he is peaceful now. This picture was taken about 5 years ago during one of our many cuddle times. We love you Spark and will never forget you.

A Parting Prayer

Dear Lord, please open your gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign him to a place of honor,
for he has been a faithful servant
and has always done his best to please me.

Bless the hands that send him to you,
for they are doing so in love and compassion,
freeing him from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me remember the details of his life
with the love he has shown me.
And grant me the courage to honor him
by sharing those memories with others.

Let him remember me as well
and let him know that I will always love him.
And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,
please allow him to accompany those
who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of his companionship
and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the strength
to give him to you now.

Amen.

Wordless Wednesday....

Sams favorite food...

We are hoping Sams food interest grow! He is offered many different foods but for table food hasn't found many that he is really loving. Luckily he does like chicken, sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, banana's, natural applesauce, saltines, oatmeal, blueberries....see how does like more than I tend to remember! He likes it even better if it is pureed and on a spoon and we are weaning off that and stretching him to eat them mashed. One week we needed an easy dinner and comfort food. It was your basic chicken casserole with pasta, cream of mushroom, cheese and chicken. That boy couldn't eat it quick enough! He loved it! When he is all better and recovered I will have to make it again so he can enjoy something he loves!!!

Under the weather....

Well, we not only have rain today but 3 out of the 4 of us are sick. Last month the boys were both sick several times and Trae and I escaped it each time. We are praying it passes soon and that Jacob stays well. Lots of cuddling, shows and crackers is our game plan! I love the cuddle time with a little one who is often on the go but being sick is not the way I would want to get it. Hoping and praying we are well very soon!!!