Words on Wednesday

The longest fall ball season ever finally ended Monday night with a pizza party and trophies. It was also one of the coldest nights we've had and the game was the longest - 90 minutes. Which is a long time to watch a group of little kiddos chase a ball around the field. ;) Her smile when she received her trophy made it all worthwhile.

I've decided that I do not want to be a grown-up anymore. Maybe I could go back to being a 7 year old where receiving a trophy makes my world A-okay.

Because having a broken computer wasn't frustrating enough, my phone had some crazy mess-up while it was installing the newest IOS update last night and had to be completely restored . . which means I lost all my photos, videos, apps, etc. Most of those are backed up . . . on the broken computer. The positive side of this is that I now have 12g of free space on my phone.

Does this all sound depressing? Here's something good: I had lunch with Tina and Kathy yesterday, which means 2 hours of girl talk and comparing parenting war stories.

Rory informed us earlier this week that P.E. stands for Physical Education for Humans. I think we can thank Aunt Liz for that definition.

More good news: my knee is getting better. I'm assuming that knees don't miraculous heal themselves overnight, but I am definitely seeing slow progress so I'll take it.

The kids both have haircuts scheduled for this afternoon, and you know I am ridiculously OCD about hair. I decided last week that maybe it was time for Rory to give bangs a try, and I spent several days thinking about it day and night. And now I've spent several days (and nights) rethinking that decision. 

I had an appointment at Vanderbilt's cancer clinic yesterday to get my port flush. And despite the fact that it took a solid 2 hours of waiting, all I could think of was how grateful I was to only be there for a flush.

When my mom was here last fall, we (a.k.a. she) made homemade laundry detergent. I was a little skeptical, but it has gotten my clothes clean and I am just now on the last bottle. So for about $15 we made enough detergent for an entire year. That's a win! I do add Downy crystals to most loads simply because I like the smell. If I cut out the Downy, the savings would have been greater.

I've been holding tightly to this little verse lately: "As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good." (2 Thess 3:13) in hopes of seeing this verse come to fruition: "I have no greater joy than seeing my children walk in truth." (3 John 1:4). Parenting is hard.

ETA: SOLD - thank you! I have two Matilda Jane dresses, size 6, in perfect condition to sell if anyone is interested. You can email me at camdensmommy@gmail.com for more pictures and more info.