I discovered the cutest winter treat.  Snowman…on a (kabob) stick.  You make this with bananas, mini chocolate chips, a sliver of carrot, an apple slice and a grape to top it off.  As you can see, Evan loved his!  He had his gone in minutes…and asked for another.  Give them a try with your kids.  They are healthy and sure to be a tasty hit!

Being a mom of a 3 1/2 year old and a 6 1/2 month old is without a doubt the best thing I’ve ever done.  As challenging as it can be, these days with my two children are simply…the best days of my life.  Evan and Tanner bring me such joy and happiness.  I have the privledge of being called “mommy” by them.

Time is like a vapor the Bible says.  I know these “golden years” with my boys will fly by and one day I’ll be looking back at our memories only in a photo album.  I’m treasuring each and every day I’ve been given with them.  Their bright eyes and warm smiles are things I will treasure and forever etch into my mind.

Every “I love you, mommy” and heartfelt hug, every stinky diaper changed whilst I’m looking at my boy’s gummy smile, seeing them both learn something new for the first time, the gurgling sound as he tries to “talk,” that feeling over and over again that my heart just might burst with love over the two priceless gifts I’ve been given.

I don’t strive to climb a corporate ladder, wear the highest fashions, make the most money or even be what everyone else thinks I should be.  I’m me, forever striving to be a Christian mom to my children in every sense of the word.

These days, the days raising my children, I am sure are the absolute best days of my life.

I was reading a bit this morning on the Charlotte Method of home schooling.  I came across a quote that sums up this method beautifully.  Here it is…

Charlotte Mason Method-

A method of education in which children are taught as whole persons through a wide range of interesting living books, firsthand experiences, and good habits.

I started a yoga class.  I am a big fan of it.  The stretching, breathing, holding poses…it feels good.  I can do without the “Ohhhmmmm” part.  I imagine myself saying “I’mmmmmmmmm hungry.”  It works.  I’ve been out of the yoga loop for some time.  I used to do it quite faithfully here at home.  Not so much anymore.  I think that getting out of the house and going to a yoga studio will be the ticket for me.  I am super sore after my 90 minute stretchin’ session, but I’m glad.  My shoulders, mid back, tail end and triceps hurt.  Yessssss.  That means I’m doing something.  I’ll be doing the 90 minutes of super stretches every week.  It’s a great way to start the New Year!  Happy 2009.