Tuesday, January 6, 2009

I Did Something Right


Calvin got home late last night. We got around 4 inches of snow during the day and his commute home was long....and then he had to snow blow the drive way. The kids were anxious for Daddy to finish his work and come inside. They watched him from the window and didn't want to eat dinner....they were excited about something.

As soon as Daddy had his coat off, they dragged him downstairs.

And then they played 'school' with him. Alex brought him the bucket of GREEN items and showed him each toy and said GREEN (and Mallory said BLUE) and then they had him play music and they read a book and they cooked.

Calvin forgot to tell me that this happened until I was headed to bed. I then drifted off to sleep with a tear in my eye and a swollen heart.

I did something right!

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18 comments:

  1. Rachel/ParkerJanuary 6, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Now if that's not validation, I don't know what is!

    So happy that you're happy. :)

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  2. Kate Coveny HoodJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Absolutely precious. Go mom!

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  3. MonicaJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Well done!

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  4. AnnieJanuary 6, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    That had to have felt just so great and rewarding! I'm proud of you and the changes that you're making in your life!

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  5. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJanuary 6, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Great job! It is so nice when you see your kids have learned something that you have taught them.

    You are an awesome mom Connie!

    XOXOXOXO
    Jen

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  6. JessicaJanuary 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Ah Shiz...girl...you do plenty of things right...this is just one of the many examples of you doing right.

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  7. Just say JulieJanuary 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Sometimes I wish my middle school students would catch on so quick! Glad the new play are has lead to such excitement!

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  8. BobbiJanuary 6, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Awwww snap! Take that daddy, mommy rocks!

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  9. Barely Domestic MamaJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Awwww, what a great job you are doing!

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  10. ErinJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    So sweet

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  11. SimplicityJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    That is fantastic! The hard work to set up that room paid off! Your kids are just so squeezable! :)

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  12. bernthisJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Hey, after your hubby shovels the driveway, could he come by and take out the garbage cans for me? It's just Thursdays....

    Congrats. Job well done.

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  13. DebbieJanuary 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    What a great way to start your new year! Congrats.

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  14. Colleen - Mommy Always WinsJanuary 7, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Very sweet!

    I ♥ it when kids show they've been listening!

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  15. TiffJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Love the room in your post from yesterday...great job!!!! I know this is a load off..I feel the same way..it seems something always needs to be done around the house...Giving you a huge pat on the back...you go mom!! :)

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  16. MonicaJanuary 8, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Love the new background!

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  17. anymommyJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Lots of things, I'd say.

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  18. ShannaJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Fantastic! Hold on to that feeling during the rough times.

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I love you. You are my best friend! Your hair looks fantastic today!

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