It was Fall 2004. I was in my 4th year at Bible college and things were busy. Classes, working, and spending time with my boyfriend, Matt, took up all my time. So when Matt suggested we take a Saturday to have a break from the regular routine and go out to lunch and spend some time off campus, I was all for it. We decided to make it a "family day" and have my sister, brother and his wife, my sister-in-law's sister and her husband come too. We planned to go to lunch at Chili's (one of my favourite restaurants) and then go to a park and play some games. I was very much looking forward to this day as things had been busy and stressful (we had all just gone through Hurricane Ivan a few weeks before). I honestly thought it was just going to be a fun day to be with my friends and family. I was wrong. It was much, much more.
The day arrived. I got up and ready for the day. My first clue that something was up should have been the night before when my good friend asked me to be sure to stop by her room before I left to show her what I was wearing. Ya, shoulda thought it strange. But, since I was always getting fashion advice from this friend, I didn't think too much about it. So I got dressed and headed out, stopping by her room first. She looked me up and down, nodded her approval and told me to have fun. I rushed off to catch the elevator down.
I got on the elevator that was crammed full of girls (which it always seemed to be crammed full of people!). On the elevator I saw another friend. And by "saw" I mean we were jammed together in a corner, face to face, trying not to take up too much of each other's personal space. She inquired about what my plans were for the day. After I told her, she smiled and said, "Oh, you're definitely going to get engaged today." (Note: she knew nothing of the plans. This was just a guess.) I immediately denied it. Matt had made no indication anything was up. He wasn't acting strange. Plus, he knew that I did not want to be proposed to without a ring (Materialistic? Perhaps. But it's what I wanted🙂). And I just knew he couldn't afford a ring yet. So there would be no engagement that day. My friend and I "argued" about this the whole seven-flight elevator ride down. We got off and I headed to meet up with everyone. I suppose my next clue should have been this conversation. It seemed to be obvious to her. But sure wasn't to me.
We headed to Chili's and every one sat down and ordered. I was enjoying my lunch, chowing down on chips and salsa, and chatting with everyone. I was happy just to be off campus and doing something different than usual. My socializing kept me busy - too busy to notice that Matt was a little quieter than normal and barely eating. I think he took about two bites of food. This should have been my third clue.
After lunch we headed to Bayview Park. The park was still quite a mess from the hurricane, but we still found a nice picnic table under a pavilion and pulled out some games: Uno, Phase 10, etc. I was about to grab the Phase 10, getting ready for a fun game with everyone. But before I could grab the game my sis-in-law's sister grabbed it first and started shuffling the cards. Matt then asked me if I wanted to go for a walk. Truth be told - I didn't. I wanted to hang out playing games with everyone. I hardly saw my brother anymore and just wanted to enjoy the day with all of us. I was about to say so to Matt when he started to stand and said to everyone, "Do you mind if we take a walk?" Everyone all said "sure." I do remember no one making eye contact with me, which I thought a little strange. That should have been my fourth clue. Matt's extreme insistence that we go for a walk should have been my fifth clue.
So, with Matt standing waiting for me, I got up and we started "walking." And by walking, I mean Matt was about three steps ahead of me with me trying to catch up. It really felt as if he was running. I kept saying, "Matt, where are we going?" as I was trying to catch up with him. I was starting to get irritated because he dragged me out on this "walk" but wasn't even walking by me. What was the point of this? What was up with him?
"Matt, where are we going?"
"Let's just go over by this tree?"
"Why are we going to the tree?"
"Emily, just come by this tree!"
"What are we going to do by the tree?"
"Emily, just look down." (By this time we had arrived at said tree.)
It was then that I looked down and saw. A picnic blanket was laid out at the foot of the tree. On the blanket was a beautiful long-stemmed single red rose. Next to it was a wrapped gift and a card with my name on it. I was shocked to see all this. What was it for? How did it get there? This should have been my sixth clue.
Before I could ask these questions, Matt handed me the gift and card. I opened the card and read some sweet words from Matt. At the end of the card, it said that this gift was just a promise from him to me to give me "what I really wanted as soon as he possibly can." Obviously I knew he meant a ring and engagement. I opened the gift and smiled. It was a cute Precious Moments figurine of a boy and girl sitting on a couch - the boy proposing to the girl.
"How sweet!" I thought. "He's doing this to let me know he will ask me to marry him as soon as he can!" I smiled at him and told him "thank you."
I was about to put the stuff down when Matt started talking. He told me he had one more gift - he had written me a poem. This wasn't the first time he had written me a poem, but it was the first time he didn't hand it to me on paper, but rather, quoted it to me.
He began quoting it. Looking back, I remember the sweet yet somewhat nervous mixed with serious look in his eyes. This should have been my seventh clue.
As we were standing there - him quoting this sweet poem he wrote and me facing him and smiling - I was thinking to myself, "Now, this is just what I imagine a proposal being like. It's so sweet and romantic." The fact that I was thinking this very thing should have been my eighth and biggest clue. And yet, I still didn't catch on.
Matt was nearing the end of his poem, saying the words about how he knows God specifically brought me into his life. And that's when it happened. He reached in his pocket, pulled out a little blue box, got down on one knee and said,
"That's why I am asking you now...will you be my wife?"
He opened the box, displaying the most beautiful ring ever - exactly what I always wanted.
Even with all the clues throughout the day, I was completely and totally shocked. Stunned. Astoundingly surprised.
He was finished with his poem, kneeling on one knee before me and holding out the ring. I was standing there, looking back and forth between Matt and the ring, saying over and over, "Are you serious? Are you serious?"
"Yes. Yes, I'm serious. Um, Emily...what's your answer?"
"Oh! Yes!" I said, and then we put the ring on my finger. I was so happy/shocked/excited that I forgot to hug him. Instead, I was staring at the ring with the biggest smile on my face. Matt then pointed behind me to where one of his friends was hiding, taking pictures of the whole event (he was the one who placed the blanket and gift).
I started asking Matt all kinds of questions about who all knew. It was then that it all made sense. The whole day was planned just for this. It had been planned for some time. The hurricane had thrown a little wrench in everything, but he just adjusted the plan. He had thought it all out so well.
We left "the tree" and went back to the rest of my family and I did what every newly engaged girl does - started showing off my ring (on my very shaky hand - I was still in shock!). My sister and sis-in-law were so excited. They had been keeping this secret for a while and it was a relief for them to not have to keep it anymore.
They all filled me in on the details of the planning - from my friend who wanted me to show her what I was wearing because she knew I would want to look good for my engagement day - to Matt having already called and asked my dad's permission ( a huge deal to me!). He had bought the ring that summer, being careful to get exactly what I had wanted ( I had already passed on a picture to him through my friend of what I wanted. I'm super subtle like that. 😜). He knew I so badly wanted my engagement to be a surprise. And he did a fabulous job.
Looking back, there were definitely many clues that I should have caught on to, but I didn't. I guess I was having one huge "blonde moment." But it was perfect (well, except for the fact that I didn't give Matt anything right after he asked me - not a hug or even a handshake or high five. He still reminds me of that. Haha!).
It's been 12 years since then. We were married 7 months later - which was another perfect day. I'm so very grateful for the handsome, thoughtful, strong, and incredibly godly man I said yes to. We have done a lot and been through much in the years since. At times it's been absolutely wonderful and at other times we have had some very difficult trials to walk through. We have had 4 children, quite a few moves, 4 major surgeries, worked in several different ministries, made and lost friends, laughed and cried together. God knew what all was going to come down our paths and knew exactly who we needed to help each other get through it all. When I'm at my low and feel I can't go on, Matt is there to encourage and be strong for me. And vice versa. I love my husband with all my being.
Yes, October 30, 2004, was a wonderful day. Even if it was my biggest blonde moment ever. 😜
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Just Some Thoughts
1. We have 3 weeks of school under our belt and let me tell you - it feels GOOD! Everyone here has their first day on Tuesday, so in a weird sort of way, already having school underway makes me feel like I am on the ball and on top of my game. Which is a rare feeling for me.
2. I am SO ready for Fall - the smells, the feel, the weather... its my favourite season and I just can't wait for it to get here!
3. Every week we try to have a whole day of doing something just family. I know not everyone has the privilege with work schedules to do this, so I am very grateful we can do it. Sometimes we just stay at home and spend time together and have dinner and a movie. Other times we are able to do something a bit more, such as last week. We went to local family farm that has all kinds of family friendly activities. Corn mazes, petting zoo, pumpkin guns, pig races, tractor rides, and mini golf are just a few of them. We had loads of fun and will definitely be going back.
4. Speaking of corn mazes, we had a lot of fun going through the "easy" one. We still got a bit lost a few times. It was fun, though. Although I have always been a little nervous when I think of a field of corn. I think it is because of watching E.T. when I was little. That movie used to terrify me!
5. This week we spent the whole day Thursday in the "Big City" near us. We don't go there very often, so it was a fun day. We went to Ikea to get a few small things I had been wanting. Last time I was there, we picked up some plates, cups, utensils, and bowls that are for kids. I LOVE them! They are pretty rainbow colours and really sturdy. And each pack which contains 6 items (like a pack of 6 plates..) only costs $1.99! So I wanted to get some more. Up until now, I have been using random plastic plates I had collected over the years from the dollar store. So now I am switched over to all the same style of kid's stuff which really helps my OCD-ness.
6. Just an interesting(??) and completely useless fact for you - when I opened said kid dishes from Ikea, I looked at the instructions for care for them. And it was written in 33 different languages! (Yes, I counted. Twice.)
7. Our main reason for going to the Big City was to meet with a few people we had contacted through Kijiji. We have been looking to get a dog for a little while and there were a few that looked promising. So we went to check out three dogs. They all were pretty cute, but one caught our hearts right off the bat. She is a beautiful puppy - a Puggle (pug/beagle cross). She has had some training, was already "fixed" and all in all a sweet dog. So we got her. I think the owner was a little sad to see her go, but he knew that he and his family could not give her as much attention that she needed (they are gone all day everyday).
8. So we now have a 9 month old puppy named Sadie Sparkle (the previous owners named her Sadie. Pumpkin added Sparkle). She's adjusting well to us, as we are to her. Little Handsome is afraid of dogs, but he is getting a bit braver and we are working with him on it. I don't think it will be too much longer until he is completely comfortable around her.
9. Now for a little rant. I am SO tired of hearing about what a "certain somebody" did on an MTV awards show last week. Seriously. If it weren't for Facebook, I would have known nothing about the whole incident. But it seems everyone and their brother felt the need to write a blog post or status update about how horrified and shocked they are at the actions of this young girl (all the while being quick to point out that they "didn't watch it, but heard about it" or "saw a clip on YouTube"). Here's how I see it. Miley Cyrus is a young pop star, who, to my knowledge, is not a Christian. So why are we so shocked that she is acting like the unsaved person that she is? And why, pray tell, do we feel the need to draw even more attention to the ridiculous and disgusting portrayal of sinfulness by writing letters to our daughters and sons, blog posts condemning the whole ordeal and whatnot. Yes, we need to pray for these people. Yes, we need to do what we can to try to get the Gospel into their lives. But we don't need to write all this stuff about them, tearing down their character and person, just to make a spiritual point. I seriously think sometimes people write articles on their blogs in hopes that it will "go viral" on Facebook or wherever. Do we really think it makes us appear more spiritual by pointing out that a worldly person is acting just like that - a worldly person? Let's give it a rest, please. Like I said, I would have known nothing about it, and I would have loved to have kept it that way.
Okay. End rant. :-)
10. Speaking of Facebook, I have a marvelous idea. I think there needs to be a regular Facebook, and then a Business Facebook. The former would be for what Facebook is supposed to be for - keeping people up on the happenings in your life and staying in touch with people. The later would be for those wanting to advertise and promote their business. Honestly, I don't check Facebook to hear about someone selling cleaning products, weight loss paraphernalia, make-up, home decor, etc. I check it to see what funny things my friend's kids have said, or how someones health is doing, or to see how someone I miss is spending their day. I'm tired of all the promoting of the "home business" stuff. (Just a note here - this is not meant to offend anyone. I am not singling any one person out in my mind. If you do this on your account, it is not directed towards any one person. It just seems that this is what is most of my Facebook feed is filled with, and quite frankly, its boring to me and I'm a little tired of it. So please don't be offended!)
11. Some of you may be saying, "Well, Dear, if you are so irritated with Facebook, why don't you just quit it?" Very valid question. I have seriously thought about it. But I don't want to because it really is nice for me to keep in touch with some friends/family. I am so far from all my family that it is nice to see pictures and such with all of them. It makes me feel closer to them all!
12. Here's some TMI - as I was finishing up this post, I hear Baby Girl was up from her nap, so I went to go get her up. As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted with the unpleasant aroma of, well, poop. I thought, "Well, lets change your diaper, baby!" But when I turned on the light, I realized it was so much more than that. Baby Girl had one hand IN her diaper, and the other hand had a fist full of poop! She had poop all around her on the sheet and, get this, poop on her forehead and in her hair! There was poop on the side slats of the crib and the top railing. Then she pulled out her hand and tried to hand me a handful of poop! Disgusting, to say the least. Obviously she went straight to the tub. So gross! This is definitely a first for me. None of the other kids ever did anything like this. (By the way, if you don't like to say or hear the word "poop" and prefer "fecal matter," then get over it. It's poop. Plain and simple.)
Well, I suppose that's all for now! Enjoy the long weekend! Mr. Handsome and I have a double date planned with another couple friends of ours who also have four kids. We are going to a fancy steakhouse and I am so excited!
Until next time...
2. I am SO ready for Fall - the smells, the feel, the weather... its my favourite season and I just can't wait for it to get here!
3. Every week we try to have a whole day of doing something just family. I know not everyone has the privilege with work schedules to do this, so I am very grateful we can do it. Sometimes we just stay at home and spend time together and have dinner and a movie. Other times we are able to do something a bit more, such as last week. We went to local family farm that has all kinds of family friendly activities. Corn mazes, petting zoo, pumpkin guns, pig races, tractor rides, and mini golf are just a few of them. We had loads of fun and will definitely be going back.
4. Speaking of corn mazes, we had a lot of fun going through the "easy" one. We still got a bit lost a few times. It was fun, though. Although I have always been a little nervous when I think of a field of corn. I think it is because of watching E.T. when I was little. That movie used to terrify me!
5. This week we spent the whole day Thursday in the "Big City" near us. We don't go there very often, so it was a fun day. We went to Ikea to get a few small things I had been wanting. Last time I was there, we picked up some plates, cups, utensils, and bowls that are for kids. I LOVE them! They are pretty rainbow colours and really sturdy. And each pack which contains 6 items (like a pack of 6 plates..) only costs $1.99! So I wanted to get some more. Up until now, I have been using random plastic plates I had collected over the years from the dollar store. So now I am switched over to all the same style of kid's stuff which really helps my OCD-ness.
6. Just an interesting(??) and completely useless fact for you - when I opened said kid dishes from Ikea, I looked at the instructions for care for them. And it was written in 33 different languages! (Yes, I counted. Twice.)
7. Our main reason for going to the Big City was to meet with a few people we had contacted through Kijiji. We have been looking to get a dog for a little while and there were a few that looked promising. So we went to check out three dogs. They all were pretty cute, but one caught our hearts right off the bat. She is a beautiful puppy - a Puggle (pug/beagle cross). She has had some training, was already "fixed" and all in all a sweet dog. So we got her. I think the owner was a little sad to see her go, but he knew that he and his family could not give her as much attention that she needed (they are gone all day everyday).
8. So we now have a 9 month old puppy named Sadie Sparkle (the previous owners named her Sadie. Pumpkin added Sparkle). She's adjusting well to us, as we are to her. Little Handsome is afraid of dogs, but he is getting a bit braver and we are working with him on it. I don't think it will be too much longer until he is completely comfortable around her.
9. Now for a little rant. I am SO tired of hearing about what a "certain somebody" did on an MTV awards show last week. Seriously. If it weren't for Facebook, I would have known nothing about the whole incident. But it seems everyone and their brother felt the need to write a blog post or status update about how horrified and shocked they are at the actions of this young girl (all the while being quick to point out that they "didn't watch it, but heard about it" or "saw a clip on YouTube"). Here's how I see it. Miley Cyrus is a young pop star, who, to my knowledge, is not a Christian. So why are we so shocked that she is acting like the unsaved person that she is? And why, pray tell, do we feel the need to draw even more attention to the ridiculous and disgusting portrayal of sinfulness by writing letters to our daughters and sons, blog posts condemning the whole ordeal and whatnot. Yes, we need to pray for these people. Yes, we need to do what we can to try to get the Gospel into their lives. But we don't need to write all this stuff about them, tearing down their character and person, just to make a spiritual point. I seriously think sometimes people write articles on their blogs in hopes that it will "go viral" on Facebook or wherever. Do we really think it makes us appear more spiritual by pointing out that a worldly person is acting just like that - a worldly person? Let's give it a rest, please. Like I said, I would have known nothing about it, and I would have loved to have kept it that way.
Okay. End rant. :-)
10. Speaking of Facebook, I have a marvelous idea. I think there needs to be a regular Facebook, and then a Business Facebook. The former would be for what Facebook is supposed to be for - keeping people up on the happenings in your life and staying in touch with people. The later would be for those wanting to advertise and promote their business. Honestly, I don't check Facebook to hear about someone selling cleaning products, weight loss paraphernalia, make-up, home decor, etc. I check it to see what funny things my friend's kids have said, or how someones health is doing, or to see how someone I miss is spending their day. I'm tired of all the promoting of the "home business" stuff. (Just a note here - this is not meant to offend anyone. I am not singling any one person out in my mind. If you do this on your account, it is not directed towards any one person. It just seems that this is what is most of my Facebook feed is filled with, and quite frankly, its boring to me and I'm a little tired of it. So please don't be offended!)
11. Some of you may be saying, "Well, Dear, if you are so irritated with Facebook, why don't you just quit it?" Very valid question. I have seriously thought about it. But I don't want to because it really is nice for me to keep in touch with some friends/family. I am so far from all my family that it is nice to see pictures and such with all of them. It makes me feel closer to them all!
12. Here's some TMI - as I was finishing up this post, I hear Baby Girl was up from her nap, so I went to go get her up. As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted with the unpleasant aroma of, well, poop. I thought, "Well, lets change your diaper, baby!" But when I turned on the light, I realized it was so much more than that. Baby Girl had one hand IN her diaper, and the other hand had a fist full of poop! She had poop all around her on the sheet and, get this, poop on her forehead and in her hair! There was poop on the side slats of the crib and the top railing. Then she pulled out her hand and tried to hand me a handful of poop! Disgusting, to say the least. Obviously she went straight to the tub. So gross! This is definitely a first for me. None of the other kids ever did anything like this. (By the way, if you don't like to say or hear the word "poop" and prefer "fecal matter," then get over it. It's poop. Plain and simple.)
Well, I suppose that's all for now! Enjoy the long weekend! Mr. Handsome and I have a double date planned with another couple friends of ours who also have four kids. We are going to a fancy steakhouse and I am so excited!
Until next time...
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Thursday's Randomness
1. We had one of the worst thunderstorms I can remember being in the other night. It lasted several hours throughout the night. The rain was absolutely pouring. It reminded me of the rain we had in the few hurricanes we went through when we lived in Florida. The thunder was literally shaking the house. But, all four kids slept through it all! So glad we have sound sleepers!
2. Wednesday morning, Sweetie Cakes told me I was her favourite sister. Hmmm.... Perhaps we should spend more time going over the members of the family.
4. Don't tell Mr. Handsome, but I think that I may just be starting to get the "I want to listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas movies" phase. He's gonna be thrilled.
5. You probably just noticed that I skipped number 3. Don't ask my why. I'll blame mommy brain on that one.
6. Speaking of mommy brain, I had a "moment" yesterday. I was going to make the kids some lunch, so I put on a pot of water to boil. Then I waited. And waited. It seemed to be taking forever to boil. That's when I realized I had forgotten to turn the burner on. Smooth move, mommy.
7. I think I am losing it in my old age. I am a bit more emotional than I used to be. For instance, I was watching America's Got Talent the other night. If you have haven't kept up with that show, then you aren't missing out on much. But there are some neat acts. But one of them is this family - the mom and dad and their 12 (yes, I said 12!) kids. And they all do tricks and stuff. On their unicycles! Some of the unicycles are like 10 or 15 feet or higher in the air! Wow! Its pretty neat. Anyways, their kids ages range from probably close to 20 down to the youngest two who are probably 4ish. Anyway, they were doing their little act and at the end the very cute youngest little girls (I think they are twins) come out on stage - on unicycles! It was pretty neat and the crowd went wild. And I started to get choked up with tears in my eyes. Why? We can't be certain, but I told myself it was ridiculous. But it was just neat to see that whole family doing this together. And I don't know their faith, but I know I have seen clips of them praying together. Sweet indeed.
8. I also was all teary eyed last night watching the season premier of Duck Dynasty. I know, I know. Crazy. But the family put on a surprise wedding for the parents, who were celebrating 48 years together! 48! They had never had a wedding - they got married at the justice of the peace. And the wedding was so sweet - to see that they are still together, having stuck it out through thick and thin. It still makes me a little teary eyed!
9. First week of school is almost done, and it has gone well. It feels good to have things started and a nice routine going.
10. As I was typing this, my friend who lives a couple doors down from us texted me a picture of what her husband won in a golf tournament today. It was a goat. Yes folks. Now you know. We live right in the center of Hickville. :-)
11. Lately I have been working with the kids on not coming and interrupting me when I am talking with someone. This has especially a problem when at church. I will be talking to someone and they come up, pull on me and say over and over, " Mommy. Mom! Mommy!" It is very rude and a bit frustrating for me. So I have been teaching them to just come up, put their hand on my arm to let me know they need something. I told them that if I can't talk right away, I will put my hand on their hand to let them know that I know they are there and that they need something, and I will be with them in a minute. Its actually working pretty well. Although Pumpkin has taken it a little further and now, whenever she wants to say something to me, even at home, will come and put her hand on my arm before she talks. Even if I am in bed and she comes in to our room. I will wake up to her standing there with her hand on my arm. It makes me smile. At least she is listening.
I suppose that is all the randomness for now!
Until next time...
2. Wednesday morning, Sweetie Cakes told me I was her favourite sister. Hmmm.... Perhaps we should spend more time going over the members of the family.
4. Don't tell Mr. Handsome, but I think that I may just be starting to get the "I want to listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas movies" phase. He's gonna be thrilled.
5. You probably just noticed that I skipped number 3. Don't ask my why. I'll blame mommy brain on that one.
6. Speaking of mommy brain, I had a "moment" yesterday. I was going to make the kids some lunch, so I put on a pot of water to boil. Then I waited. And waited. It seemed to be taking forever to boil. That's when I realized I had forgotten to turn the burner on. Smooth move, mommy.
7. I think I am losing it in my old age. I am a bit more emotional than I used to be. For instance, I was watching America's Got Talent the other night. If you have haven't kept up with that show, then you aren't missing out on much. But there are some neat acts. But one of them is this family - the mom and dad and their 12 (yes, I said 12!) kids. And they all do tricks and stuff. On their unicycles! Some of the unicycles are like 10 or 15 feet or higher in the air! Wow! Its pretty neat. Anyways, their kids ages range from probably close to 20 down to the youngest two who are probably 4ish. Anyway, they were doing their little act and at the end the very cute youngest little girls (I think they are twins) come out on stage - on unicycles! It was pretty neat and the crowd went wild. And I started to get choked up with tears in my eyes. Why? We can't be certain, but I told myself it was ridiculous. But it was just neat to see that whole family doing this together. And I don't know their faith, but I know I have seen clips of them praying together. Sweet indeed.
8. I also was all teary eyed last night watching the season premier of Duck Dynasty. I know, I know. Crazy. But the family put on a surprise wedding for the parents, who were celebrating 48 years together! 48! They had never had a wedding - they got married at the justice of the peace. And the wedding was so sweet - to see that they are still together, having stuck it out through thick and thin. It still makes me a little teary eyed!
9. First week of school is almost done, and it has gone well. It feels good to have things started and a nice routine going.
10. As I was typing this, my friend who lives a couple doors down from us texted me a picture of what her husband won in a golf tournament today. It was a goat. Yes folks. Now you know. We live right in the center of Hickville. :-)
11. Lately I have been working with the kids on not coming and interrupting me when I am talking with someone. This has especially a problem when at church. I will be talking to someone and they come up, pull on me and say over and over, " Mommy. Mom! Mommy!" It is very rude and a bit frustrating for me. So I have been teaching them to just come up, put their hand on my arm to let me know they need something. I told them that if I can't talk right away, I will put my hand on their hand to let them know that I know they are there and that they need something, and I will be with them in a minute. Its actually working pretty well. Although Pumpkin has taken it a little further and now, whenever she wants to say something to me, even at home, will come and put her hand on my arm before she talks. Even if I am in bed and she comes in to our room. I will wake up to her standing there with her hand on my arm. It makes me smile. At least she is listening.
I suppose that is all the randomness for now!
Until next time...
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