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I couldn't think of a title, so I just decided to go with the home row.

If you came to this blog from facebook, I know, I'm not supposed to be on facebook.  BUT, I didn't check things while I posted this.  Plus, keep in mind, I make the rules.  So, if my fast includes breaking the fast, then that's OK..... right???. ;)  I decided that I could post this on facebook during my fast, and I also decided the other day that I could go on and grab a recipe I had in one of my messages.  AND I checked a different message while I was at it because Ben said that it was important that I not be "rude" to people who may not have read that I was staying away from Facebook for Lent.  I thought that was fair.  I'm trying not to be a legalist about it.  The purpose of the facebook fast is to keep me from wasting time on it.... you know, the newsfeed can waste a lot of time-- and I've enjoyed that part.  So although it may seem like I'm a big cheater pants, I feel like it's going rather well.

Now that I'm done giving lots of excuses, let's move on!

The other day Caleb called to me "MOM, I'm holdin baby GRACIE!!!"
I was picturing something horrifying, but it was really quite sweet.  She even looks like she's enjoying it!  We had one of Ben's friends over the last couple of days, and as he watched Caleb going to hold Grace he was freaking out saying it was child abuse.  I think he was floored I was allowing it to happen.  But Grace was SMILING at him even though he was extremely awkward...and maybe slightly rough.  It's so sweet.... plus babies are quite resilient.  You ever notice how rough nurses are with your newborn??

Awwwwww

 And the next day he was still into it. I did have to stop him because he was actually standing up lifting her off the ground, and I was picturing a brutal face plant when he decided he was sick of holding her (not realizing that dropping her would be an issue...).  I was impressed at his strength.  I mean, she's over 18 pounds!   

This is the quilt my Gram is working on for Caleb's room.  Isn't it CUTE?!  I'm SO excited for it to be finished.  Unfortunately,  Caleb's room is always absolutely FREEZING COLD, so it's likely this beautiful quilt will be covered up by a hundred million other inferior blankets.

Ben went to Wisconsin last week to visit his Gma Kappers because she was needing surgery on her hip from a fall.  I was home with the kids and didn't feel like cooking (I have NO motivation to cook for just me and Caleb), and I didn't feel like fending like we had the night before. So, we took a trip to Culvers and brought it back home.  I was SO COLD, and I assumed my children were too.  I kept Grace's hat on because I thought she'd stay warmer...

When I took it off she was a hot mess.  Whoops.  Yeah... pretty sweaty.

I feel like this Winter I have been cold almost every minute.  I just have a chill throughout my entire body... all the time...  Maybe Winter is almost over... it is March 12 afterall.  This morning I mentioned it looked like Christmas and Caleb told our guest "It's Christmas!"  I think he just wanted some presents.

Lately when Caleb is receiving correction he says,

"Mom, I'm sleepy"

"Mom, I don't feel good"

"Mom, you're scaring me"

I promise I'm usually not scary when I'm correcting him.  These are total lies.... he's not sleepy and he feels fine... HOW is this happening already-- he's not even three!!?   I will admit though, the other day he said "Mom, I don't like when you talk like that" (he said it very sweetly), and he was right in saying that because I was speaking in a very impatient tone.  I apologized, and he was so quick to forgive.  Aren't kids neat?

He has also started saying things that don't make any sense

For example:

Caleb: Can I eat your finger?

Me: Um.. no. Why?

Caleb: Because I dropped the bat. It was on the couch before but now it isn't.

OHHHH, that explains it!  Why, sure you can eat my finger!!

Also after Bible study Tuesday he told a lady from our church

"I like your necklace!" The only problem was, she wasn't wearing one......

I will leave you with one more picture of my baby girl.  She and I went for a walk together while Ben and Caleb were at guy time when the weather was nice the other day.   As I was walking with her, I was praising the Lord for giving me a daughter. WOW. I was overwhelmed.   

Isn't she the sweetest? 

oh P.S.-- if you have a comment you really want me to see, put it on the blog and not facebook, so I can read it! =)

-Melanie