Totally Bummed

I have some sad news. To all of our family and friends that we were going to visit this Thanksgiving......we aren't able to come. With the cost of everything now, it is really tight. I'm soooo sorry. I really miss everyone and would love to come. Just know that we miss you all and would love to be there. We are thinking of you.

Why this is worth it!!

Ever had one of those days where you just want to run away? That you can't hear one more cry? That you are dying to do something to satisfy you in some way? Well I had that yesterday. So I decided Makena, Brinlee, and me needed to take a walk. So as I was pushing Brinlee in the stroller and holding Makenas hand, she looked up at me and said "Mommy your my only mommy, and I only want you for my mommy. I always need you. I love you. Your my best friend ever." Needless to say I stopped walking and picked her up and gave her a bear hug (and shed a tear or two). She is the sweetest thing in the world. Just melts my heart! That charged my "battery". It makes everything worth it.

Update

I know that I haven't posted in a few weeks...but alot has happened. Mitch is now attending KU part time. He goes twice a week ALL DAY. We miss him soooo much. We really have been so happy with having him home since January. Now with him back in school, its like being a single mom again. :( But have to sacrifice now for a better future.
What else....Brinlee turned nine months. And wow is she vocal (that is an understatement) and everywhere.
And my adorable Makena is just that adorable. Smart as a anything and a great helper to mommy.
I love my life.

Brinlee

Yesterday we were all sitting around. Then mitch got up and left the room. When he returned Brinlee said "hi dada". We were all so shocked. Later in the day when he returned from work she said it again. Wow and to think that she is only 8 months. I love my kids.