Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, the Rev. Dr. Sue Scott, my mother, baptized Elizabeth. Mom performed the service despite the fact that it would undoubtedly take a toll on her. As anyone who cares enough about me and my family to follow this blog surely knows, she is fighting cancer. I find it difficult to do much more than lay in my bed and moan when I feel sick, but my mother is not so easily cowed.

That morning in the sanctuary of my parents' living room, Elizabeth received the grace of God. What a gift. Thanks, Mom.

Striking a Pose

We were already running late for school when Amanda spotted her 2008 Halloween costume on the top shelf of her closet.

"Pumpkin costume, Pumpkin costume!"

"Put it on, put it on!"

"Camera!"

Top Five Reasons Why I Have the Best Husband in the World

5. He let me take this cheesy picture of our feet on a hammock during our recent vacation, even though he viscerally hates cheesy posed pictures.



4. He took Amanda for a ride around the lazy river at 8:30 in the morning, even though it was a tad too cold and the tubes were a tad too small.



3. He sings and plays the guitar to Elizabeth to help her nap.




2. He gave me the most wonderful family a girl could ask for.




*** AND The Number One Reason I Have the Best Husband in the World Is ***

1. Last night, he came home from work at 5:00, fed Amanda dinner, played outside with the girls, put both of them to bed, did TWO loads of laundry, folded it, AND put it away-- all while I was blissfully out of the house.

She's Mobile

Elizabeth just rolled over. I have a feeling things are about to get interesting.