Good Mom or Bad?

It really isn't that funny, but what can I do but laugh over Chase?  Sometimes when he misbehaves, I tell you, I think people must think I am the worst mother ever.  Like I don't try to teach him to behave.  But I DO!!!  Some days I am truly at a loss.

Then at other times, he makes me seem like a great mother.  Like when he explains that he has a hypothesis to everyone around, and when he knows so many interesting facts, animals, geography, etc.  This boy really loves to study maps, textbooks, encyclopedias, etc.  So, yeah, at moments like these, I feel a bit proud of his knowledge.  He is a very smart, inquisitive boy.  We recently went to the aquarium and he knew all the fish's names before we could even read the signs.  ALL OF THEM!!!   I was even a bit surprised!   People think I teach him a lot, and though we love to read a lot, it is mostly all him- pouring over his animal encyclopedia and devouring every little detail of every creature- big and small.  He learned to read on his Animal Encyclopedia.  That thing has taken some serious wear and tear, and I am so glad!


However, I can't take the credit if I don't take the blame, so I won't.  He is his own special little person.  Full of determination, personality, and individuality. I love him more than words can express.  And, most days I am really proud to be his mama- good or bad as I may come across.

A week in stitches

Unpleasant Images Below!

Last week, as I was working in the basement on what I hope will be our new family room soon, Livvy had an accident with my inversion table.  It fell on her and cut her pretty badly on her cute little lip.  I felt totally responsible for her getting hurt and was broken hearted to see her so hurt.  Ughh!  I hate to see my children suffer!  And though I know it could've been much worse, I still was a shaky mess!  We ended up in the ER for most of the day where she got stitches.  It was a hard, sad day, but she did well considering.  She loved the little purple donkey they gave her. 

With her age, of course, we had to watch her closely to keep her from picking her stitches.  Plus, I really have hoped the cut wouldn't leave too big of a scar.  I just love her smile and did not want it to change in the least bit.  Her smile lightens my day- every day!

Luckily, through the week, she was in pretty good spirits and when she wasn't I just enjoyed loving her and reading lots of books together, etc.  And her smile still melted my heart! :)

Then yesterday, we went to get the stitches out.  They had a hard time getting them out because;

a- they said they were triple basted inside the lip

and

b- Livvy is one very strong little girl!

Two nurses, one mom, and one papoose board later,  the stitches came out.  Thankfully today, she is happy and still healing.

And I couldn't love this little smile more!