While putting on eyeshadow this morning:

"Mom, that eye make-up sure makes you look stylish. You are so beautiful. And gorgeous!" - Braxton

Braxton has always been so good at making me feel good about myself. I remember when he was 18 months old and we were on vacation in Florida, we had walked past a model doing a photo shoot at this historical building and I watched for a moment, totally taken back by her beauty. Walking away from her I felt so ugly. And then my sweet toddler looks up at me from his stroller and says, "Mama, you are so pretty."

The Giant Robot by Kade

Once upon a time there was a big giant. And big and mean. The the big, mean giant stomp at me. And I want him to stop stomping at me so I stomp back. (Stomp, stomp, stomp) The nice giant has to be here somewhere! He's coming! I hear it! Then the nice giant get big, big, bigger. Then the giant get small, small, smaller, like me! Then I push the red button and he starts flying. Then he start flying faster. The the nice, big giant turned into a robot. And a red button on top of the nice giant's head make the robot go up and down. Then I press the button on the nice giant robot and make him stop flying. Then I press the red button on top of the nice giant robot and he flies forever and ever and ever. And then the robot fall and me catch it and me hold it and that nice of me! And me let go of it and me catch it with my hand and then I smash it. And then the robot walk on his feet.

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Year of Commitments: January - April Review

We stuck to our limit of tv time pretty well in January and have been better off for it. Since then we've had the tv on much less and are finding more activities to do together. There is a lot more creativity going on in the games my boys play. And lots more animated voice character changes too.

February was overall pretty successful. If you don't know what February's commitment I have one word to refresh your memory: giggity. Although I will admit that February's activity hasn't made an impact in these following months.

March involved eating A LOT of oatmeal, eggs, toast, and muffins. I have been cooking more (Dr. Seuess eggs...mmmmmmm) but the boys still love cold cereal and fruit and frequently prefer that over a big breakfast.

April wasn't as successful as one would hope, but I did try various other hairstyles so that I wasn't only wearing a ponytail. I have considered wearing make-up, but some days it just doesn't feel worth it.

May is to make my bed daily and I will confess that so far that's only happened 2 out of the 9 days we are into the month. I should hide my face in shame, but instead I'll keep my chin up as tomorrow is a new day.