Bug makes me laugh

Day 08 – A picture that makes you laugh.

This is my daughter, Bug.  Pictures of her always make me laugh.  She cannot make a nice, smiling, posed face to save her life.  Bug makes funny faces in all her pictures. 

Bug and I struggle with our relationship because we are so much alike.  I want to save her from all the mistakes I made,  the things I don't like about her are the things I don't like in myself.
* lack of focus
* penchant toward silliness
* unmotivated to get work done
* has a hard time taking responsibility for her own actions
* overly dramatic

But the things I love about her are also the things I love about me.
* loves people
* creative
* can talk about anything
* mischievous
*  willing to try new things

And the thing I love the most about Bug?  That she genuinely cares about other people.  She is a nurturer at heart and will not only make a great mom someday, but she will make a great adult in whatever her chosen field is because she really does care about people and taking care of them.

My 10

It's been a while since I've posted my 10 so here goes.


1. Knowing that despite our differences my parents love me for who I am.
2. a husband who gets up with puking kids at 2 in the morning because I can't rouse myself.
3. God's perfect timing
4. God's provision
5. playing at the park with my kids in November
6. being able to hear the barking dog next door, at least I have my hearing
7. my bi-monthly visit from aunt flo ( I"m not sure why I'm thankful for this, but the bible says "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.")
8. not just knowing I am loved, but feeling it.
9. being in a different place than I was a year ago
10. my band of sisters who love me as I am, but are willing to help me change when I need it