Happy Sixth Birthday, Hezekiah!

My dear Hezekiah,

I can't believe how much you have grown . Not just in stature, but in person. You've come a long way baby. You're talking a lot more now, and using some big words. Yeah, I know you have a hard time being understood right now. Don't worry, you're getting there. 

I don't know if you remember when you were born. But, I do. It was a warm day. Daddy was there with my in the hospital. He thought you were so beautiful and I still think you are. 

I know sometimes I get irritated when you're loud. That's just me getting old and being weird. You're still a good kid. I can't wait for the next six years.

Love, 

Momma 

10 Random Updates

1. Three kids enrolled in California Virtual Academy. Their choice.

2. Two kids are still unschooled, best choice for them.

3. Two kids learning German. One is unschooled, one is virtual schooled. 

4. Hezekiah. Is turning six in just over a week.

5. While I've overcome taking diabetic meds, I'm still having some issues. Mostly low blood sugar and what not.

6. Because is dental work I'm going to have to forgo my 20th class reunion.

7. I feel emotionally in a good place right now.

8. I can't wait to move.

9. I miss my sister and how we used to be close.

10. I like spending time with friends. I got to do that today. 

Hey you!

Hey you! Yes you with the wild hair, you with the shy smile, and you with crazy style. Stay you. Don't let people change you. Don't let people say blue isn't your color or striped make you look fat. 

Don't let people tell you art is a waste of time or comic books are for nerds. It's okay to be a nerd. It's okay to enjoy things others may not. It's okay to wear boots with shorts or skirts. It's okay to have short hair or long hair. It's okay to run barefoot through the garden, to laugh with your brothers and to read funny books.

It's okay to be skinny, fat or something in between. It's okay to mix patterns, keep your home clean or in progress. It's okay to like people other people don't. It's okay to be generous. It's okay to love, get mad and state your opinion. It's okay to lay in the grass and look at clouds. 

It's okay to be you! 

Love, 

Momma 

Sometimes

Sometimes we just need to celebrate life for the sake of celebrating. That's what happened today. We celebrated our life as a family, the kids hung steamers and other decorations. They shredded streamed to make giant confetti. They put on party hats, some music snd started tossing it in the air so the ceiling fan would blow it all over.

The youngest kids became excited when it would land on them. As if they were being showered on with pieces of happiness. 

This was just a small part of our day. I'm just glad I was witness and part of it.