More Like You

So this is a post I have been trying to write for a month or so now. I have a niece and a nephew, my nephew is 4 years old and all boy he is into trucks, tractors and Toy Story. And no matter how much of a monster he can be sometimes, I love hearing him say "Auntie Brookie" it melts my heart, watching him interact and protect his baby sister melts my heart even more. My niece is 17 months old and she is my little Diva, nothing compares to her happiness, her love, her smile. She is an angel and I say that knowing she has Angelman Syndrome. My post became easier to write today because I found ths following song and it describes what Angelman Syndrome is and is so fitting. If only we were all a little more like her. She really is what we should all strive to be, which is herself. She is a blessing to our family, she doesn't need prayers or pity, she is this perfect human being who blesses all those who get to meet her and spend time with her. I hope you enjoy the song and the video and take time to go to itunes and purchase and donate to this wonderful foundation.

Your Turn Thursday

Question: What was your path to motherhood, and how has it affected your experience of being a mom?

So I was out bloghopping reading some fellow bloggers posts and came across one by The Happiest Mom, I love reading her blog and this one really sucked me in.  She talks about her path to motherhood, and it sounds a little familiar, so as a recap and for those of you that don't know here is my story... March of Dimes.

Please join Your Turn Thursday, and share your path to motherhood.

When I hear my girls say mom, my heart melts, even at age 9, I love them to the moon and back always.

Feisty Family

When Larry and Julie come to town I enjoy nothing more than the phone call from Earle, telling me we are having dinner at his house. A secret you might not know is my father-in-law is a darn good cook, so any reason to go to his house for dinner is a good reason. However Larry and Julie coming to town is an even better reason!! Larry is my hubby's uncle and Julie is his wife, they are the kindest people you may ever meet who always try to see the best in others.  My girls love going to see them, and a trip to their neck of the woods may be in order one day, however I am thinking that may be a winter trip as they live in Arizona and with the heat in my area these past couple of weeks I am sure my sweet self (yes go ahead and laugh) would melt down there in the summer.  Anyway we got over there last night and had some pork roast, potatoes, and salad with goldfish.  OK so the story here is that Julie couldn't find croutons so she used goldfish in the salad, now my girls love veggies anyway but add their favorite cracker to the mix and they each had two helpings of salad I think just so they could dig through and pull out goldfish.  We got to hear some great stories, share some laughs and make some new memories. It was fabulous, we will be seeing them again on Sunday as I am going to cook them breakfast and have them over to our house for a bit. Should be a good time, safe travels you two and see you Sunday!!