Wordless Wednesday: Coloring Eggs

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Remembering Maddie

I don't know anyone in the blog world who hasn't been touched this last week by the sudden death of Madeline Alice Spohr. I logged on to blogger and my updates included a brief synopsis by 5 Minute for Mom of heartbreak and a picture of the most beautiful little girl with the biggest grin and curly hair. I clicked the post and immediately cried my eyes out. I tried, to no avail, to click on Maddie's mother, Heather, blog The Spohrs Are Multiplying, and eventually clicked on her Twitter (something I've seen all over the blogosphere and never once looked at). I read her most recent tweets and bawled my eyes out. I clicked on her March of Dimes page, I tried to find everything out about this beautiful little angel who had been called home too soon.

The next day Heather's blog had been moved to a server that could handle the mass amount of visitors and outpouring. I began to poke around at pictures and videos and felt complete and utter grief for this precious girl who was just 10 days younger than Peyton. In a few short hours Heather and Mike, whose blog is found at The Newborn Identity, will be attending their daughter's funeral, something NO parent should ever have to do.

I ask that you keep the Spohr family in prayer. Heather intends to speak at Maddie's funeral and she'll need tremendous strength and endless comfort. I also ask that you help support Maddie's family in one, or all, of the following ways. Click HERE to make a donation via paypal and assist Maddie's family. Check out Maddie's March of Dimes page and show your support, there are only 10 more days until Team Maddie walks. Finally, a mailbox has been set up for Maddie's parents. It's a UPS store, so they can also receive packages.

Mike & Heather Spohr
11870 Santa Monica Blvd. #106-514
West Los Angeles, CA 90025

Now for the Tribute Mike and Heather made for their Madeline!

The Tribute to Our Madeline from Mike and Heather on Vimeo.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...April 13th

Outside my window...the nasty wind is nowhere to be found. Woo-Hoo!

I am thinking...I hate Monday's!

I am thankful for...my children and Hubby!

From the kitchen...tacos.

I am wearing...black sweats and black Twilight T-shirt.

I am creating...anniversary cards.

I am going...to order another Interview with the Vampire book, after my last one failed to arrive. Grrrr!

I am reading...The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice.

I am hoping...Cameron gets his Mission assignment completed.

I am hearing...Dylan holler he has to go potty.

Around the house...Dylan is running to the bathroom and Peyton is shaking her maracas and dancing.

One of my favorite things...tacos.

A few plans for the rest of the week: cleaning!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...my loves!

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday ~ Easter Dinner

Monday ~ Tacos

Tuesday ~ Grilled Cheese & Soup

Wednesday ~ TV Dinners

Thursday ~ Baked Penne w/ Roasted Veggies, Salad, & Garlic Rolls

Friday ~ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/ Country Gravy, Veggie, & Hawaiian Rolls

Saturday ~ Out

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...April 6th

Outside my window...the lawn needs mowing, the roses need clipping, and the weeds need pulling!

I am thinking...we're back to the grind this morning, Spring Break is officially over.

I am thankful ...that Dylan has only had 3 accidents in the last week of potty training.

From the kitchen...good old fashioned chicken and mashed potatoes.

I am wearing...black sweats w/ a pink Tinkerbell T-shirt.

I am creating...nothing.

I am going...to put the clothes in the dryer.

I am reading...The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice's pen name A.N. Roquelaure.

I am hoping...Hubby hears good news on his car today.

I am hearing...Special Agent OSO.

Around the house...Dylan and Peyton are engrossed in this new show.

One of my favorite things...watching Dylan enter the bathroom without having to say anything.

A few plans for the rest of the week: keeping up on Dylan's potty training, Easter shopping, listing more on ebay, having Grandma over for dinner, and maybe some cleaning.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Dylan stayed up in his bed during naptime, only to crash on the couch a few minutes after I let him out of his room.

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday ~ Shells Pasta, Salad, & Garlic Bread

Monday ~ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Corn, & Crescent Rolls

Tuesday ~ Classic Chicken Parmesan with Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce and Smoked Mozzarella, Salad, & Garlic Rolls

Wednesday ~ TV Dinner

Thursday ~ Herb Chicken, Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes, Summer Veggies in Alfredo Sauce, & Hawaiian Rolls

Friday ~ Whole Wheat Cheese Ravioli w/ Roasted Garlic Sauce, Salad, & Garlic Bread

Saturday ~ Out

Potty Training

It's happening! Dylan is peeing in the big potty! I have been doing the happy dance for an entire day now! Now, I realize the child is 4 years old, so please, no hate mail about why is he just now potty training. He wouldn't do it before now! Cameron was pushing 4 when he FINALLY did it. I think we're on target. Peyton will probably train at 2 years old. Every child is different. And I'm not going to force him, frustrating him more, and watch him having accident after accident after accident. I'm not THAT kind of Mama!

The first day was a doozy, but seriously, didn't we expect that? He peed in his underwear once and later on he pooped too. UGH! Day 2 was a complete 180! He even went to the potty all by himself. In the afternoon we couldn't find him, and then a little voice hollered out from the bathroom, "I went poop!" Poor guy, sitting on the potty, waiting for someone to wipe his butt. Later in the evening he did it again, got on the potty and did some more business and hollered for help wiping his butt. He even puts the toilet seat down and washes his hands! Go Dylan! Go Dylan! Woot Woot! Of course the diaper goes on for naptime and bedtime. Forget pull-ups, it would cost me what it does now for diapers for a 30 day supply. YUCK! Instead, a box of diapers will now last me 2 months, rather than 2 weeks. WOO-HOO! We'll work on no diaper for naptime during Summer. All in all the last few days have been WONDERFUL!