Vanity Homework Station

Sometimes Ryker still attaches himself to me.

When I got home from work on Wednesday, he immediately started following me around the house as I took my shoes off, emptied the dishwasher, folded laundry, caught up with Burke...

I went to my room to get in my jammies and there he was!

I wouldn't change it for anything, by the way.

I turned around and saw him doing his homework at my vanity table.

Sweet boy.

Apparently it makes a perfect desk, too!

 

Hendrix Visits Papa

Rian and Tyler's car has had some issues, so visits to Papa's work it is!

Rian has been driving up after taking Aria to school in the mornings.

That means HENI time!!

Hendrix is SO busy.

Ri tried to come up to see me twice, but things at work are a bit cray cray at Gigi's work right now.

So Papa sent me pictures.

I love this boy!

His smile melts hearts!

Love, love, love this baby!

Uncle Cooper has been sending me sunsets this week, too.

Coop works at the dealership as well.

He's a lot tech.

I think Burke LOVES having that extra time with Coop.

I love the sunsets pics!

 

Hudson Time

 Sweet Squish loves cleaning and loves water!

I had him all day Saturday.

We vacuumed, did laundry, made beds, swept, and did dishes!

He’s the sweetest!

Oh, Hendrix!!

 This video brings this Gigi joy!!!

Hendrix REALLY wanted Gigi!

Rock

Dearest Burkeeeee,

First, I don't ever call you "Burke" or "Burkeee."

I do giggle when I hear others call you "Burkeeee," though.

Anywho, you're my rock.

I've been not doing well lately.

I've been struggling with dark thoughts, extreme physical and cognitive fatigue, mood swings that are confusing, and more.

All the things!

You are just steady.

Yesterday, you took me to lunch.

It was yummy.

Kneaders is almost always yummy.

We laughed about my weird eating habits (only the middle of cinnamon rolls, only the parts of chocolate chip cookies that actually have the chocolate chunks, NEVER sharing my food but expecting everyone else to share with me!)

Then you took me to get my blood work done.

I was brave.

You were a comedian.

We went home, said hello to the kids, then went and got pedicures and my nails fixed.

Those girls LOVE you.

They LOVE when Burkeeeee comes to get his pedicure.

They have the biggest crushes on you.

We went home.

You took care of dinner.

And winked at me.

I went to bed.

And slept well for the first time in a long time.

I love you.

 

Just Right

I am lucky to have people in my life who fully support tolerate my eating behaviors.

For instance: 

I only like the middle of cinnamon rolls.

That leaves a lot of cinnamon roll left.

Yesterday, Victoria (my assistant) kindly ate the rest of it.

Other examples:

Heidi does not eat sharp-edged French fries.

Therefore, those around me are always eager to patiently go through their pile and hand me the "safe" fries.

That's true love!

Also, I saw this yesterday.

And I love it.

So I'm leaving it right here.

 

Making It Happen

I started the new year off by taking my mom to breakfast.

My relationship with my mom is one of the relationships that I want to put a lot of efforts into this year.

It's about meeting where we are at today.

We can't go back.

I believe we can be present, though.

I caught this sunrise as I drove to Sandy.

It brought me so much peace that this is the right thing!

After breakfast, Burke and I organized our two pantries and our garbage closet.

This is another effort that I am putting a lot of time into this year: making our home clean and organized!

These after pictures made me SO happy!!

I should have taken before pictures...

But alas, I didn't.

Mia sent me these two pictures.

Hudson was "grocery shopping" then putting his "groceries" away!

I got play time with Huds on Saturday.

He is so smart.

He LOVES the broom that Papa found in the garbage closet.

The real stuff was way better, though!

My mom made this turtle.

It has lots of baby turtles in side.

He loved opening the button, taking the babies out, counting them, then putting them back in.

It's the cutest little activity for the babies!!