Nuts in a Tree: Promises

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Promises

So I kind of promised to share more Easter crafts this week..but with a four-day school week packed with learning and an Easter egg hunt, Stations of the Cross, and myself and my DS3 having dentist appointments that required me to leave school a little early two days this short week...well, that promise just didn't happen.

So, let me take you on a walk through my week and Easter weekend....

I Promise never to forget to stop and see my childrens' shadows...they grow and grow and they are always there for me to see (mine too sitting by him taking pictures, lol).

I Promise to always stop and enjoy the beautiful scent from these lilac bushes. My Grandmother would have been 105 on March 31st...she lived to be 101 and we still miss her so, but we appreciate the fact that she truly had a long and beautiful life. She loved these bushes and when DH commented on them the other day I knew just how much the simple smell of those beautiful flowers brings joy to so many and I promise not to forget it.

I Promise to laugh at the male people in my household that are happy over things that are hilarious to me...like a new big screen t.v. A total splurge for a wonderful man who works so hard to take such great care of us...I promise to laugh at these guys when they confuse me but also appreciate them tremendously.

I Promise to enjoy sunsets...at the beach...on our porch...and along a road.

I Promise to always make a shower or party more personal by doing more than buying everything...using my creative abilities for my cousin has been a joy. It's going to be so beautiful and she will love it! Here are the pom-poms we made for decorations. Totally a Pinterest find...love them!

I Promise to enjoy Easter dinner on the good china with three boys in the household...

I Promise to be so grateful for those same boys helping me plant a ton of Hostas from my Mom, which is a lot of work, but add such beauty to our home...