Do Turtles Fly?

According to Charlotte they do. About a week ago I was fixing dinner or cleaning up - who knows - and Charlotte wanted to go outside. We have a fenced in back yard so I let her wander around out there as I work from the kitchen and can see her from the window. She walked back to the wooded area of our yard and started yelling frantically for me. I wondered what was going on so I rushed out there to see. There was Charlotte standing over a turtle. How he got in our backyard I am not sure. Needless to say, she was fascinated.

That has been a week or so ago and the last several days she has requested to go out side to see the "turrr." We have walked back to the woods to look for the turtle. When she doesn't see him she will ask me again and again, "Where is turrr?" I keep telling her that he went back to his home and he is not here anymore. At first she walked through the yard saying, "Turr, where are you?" Finally she came over to me and said "Mommy, Turr sky." She fluttered her hand up in the air like something was flying and I realized that she thought the turtle was flying in the sky. She has said this over and over again. I began to ponder why she would think a turtle could fly.

I had my "Aha" moment this morning. Sometimes Charlotte watches Wonder Pets before she goes to bed. There is turtle on there who is one of the characters. In each episode they get in their "fly boat" and fly through the air to rescue other animals in need. While I am not sure, maybe she has put two and two together. So, turtles, indeed, do indeed fly - in Charlotte's world. And she has provided me with a story that we will chuckle over for years to come. :)

In Her Shoes

Recently Charlotte has not only taken to immulating everything I do, but she LOVES to wear my shoes (and her father's for that matter). These pictures were too cute not to capture. Please forgive the mess - I was tagging clothes for a consignment sale. My "office" was the only place for me to do this and have them "out of the way."

I have always wondered what Miss Charlotte is thinking and sometimes I do try to put myself in her shoes. This really doesn't do me any good because I really have no idea what she is thinking. I do believe Charlotte thinks she knows what it is like to be in my shoes. So many things that she does have been learned by watching my example - yes, scary, I know - Nonetheless, I do think that she thinks that she is a big person and wearing her mommy's shoes just emphasizes that more. :)

Two Little Monkeys...

Jumping on the Bed! Thankfully these little monkeys did not fall off and bump their heads. They did have a royally good time laughing and playing with one another. Now that Douglass Charles is sitting up well on his own Charlotte is interacting with him so much more. We have also had to get him an upright car seat because he was too long for his old one. Because he is facing backward he and Charlotte can look straight at one another. It is so fun to hear them giggling back and forth while I am driving them around in the car - most of the time Charlotte is laughing and squealing and Douglass Charles is looking at her like she is crazy. Nonetheless, it is fun to watch my kids become more like siblings and they truly do love and enjoy one another.

As for the jumping on the bed - I know my mother is frowning. I was never allowed to, so I let Charlotte from time to time. I guess when she bumps her head or breaks her arm my mother will get her chance to tell me "I told you so." Hopefully she won't get that opportunity. :)

On a side note: The English Pea was featured again today. Check it out at http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/2009/09/english-pea-making-things-personal.html.

More pictures to come!

The words of a child or a whistle of a man?

So, I know, the pictures aren't posted yet. Ya'll, it has been a busy week. Hopefully I will get to it this weekend. But after my kind of pitiful post I decided to post something funny that happened to me over the last several days.

Now all of you know I have birthed two children in two years and after being pregnant for that amount of time looking like a non-pregnant woman again has been very welcomed.

While at Doug's softball game the other night a girl about 5 years old started playing with Charlotte. She was very inquisitive and started asking about the baby. She very politely let me know that I looked like I was having another baby. I told her no, that what she saw was a little pudge that was left over from the baby sitting in the stroller. Much to my dismay, she again assured me that it sure did look like another baby was on the way.

Obviously, this was unwelcome news. There is one thing I know about children - they are pretty truthful about their opinions.

Yesterday, as I was running errands - not looking my best I might add - I got several whistles from some guys as I ran into a store quickly. Now, let me just tell you how odd this was for me. I honetsly looked around to see who they were whistling at (I got whistles when I was a bit younger but it has been QUITE SOME TIME. I knew that I was looking older several years ago when I ran into some college guys and they kind of looked passed me and said "Excuse me, Ma'am.")I still wasn't sure they really directed their sentiments at me. Then, as I quickly exited the building there they went again, looking at me and whistling away - really guys???

So, two different days, two different "comments." For my ego's sake, I think I will go with the jerks who whistled my way. :)

Quiet My Anxious Heart

I have pictures to post - lots, in fact. They are still in the camera waiting on me (like so many things in my life). Anyway... I thought I would post a funny twist on a not so funny topic. I have been very anxious this weekend. When I begin to worry about something I tend to let it take hold. It is an awful habit and I feel horrible - as well as so many around me. This morning I woke up feeling oh so anxious - so badly that I felt I would explode. I had prayed about the situation, given it to the Lord, been in the Word, everything and couldn't get peace. I hate when I do this because I know I truly am the problem here.

So... I go to pick up Charlotte to put her in her seat to feed her breakfast. The whole time I am doing this I am thinking I wish I could just cry. If I could cry I would feel better. Well, my sweet Charlotte, right after I picked her up, reached out and slapped me across the face. I was stunned. Charlotte normally does not do this and was disciplined accordingly, but right after she slapped me I began to sob. I believe this upset her more than the discipline she received.

For me crying is such a sweet release most of the time. It wound up refreshing me and with the encouragement and prayers of some friends, I am feeling much better.

If you don't struggle with anxiety, you are truly blessed. I truly hope that one day I can completely release this big problem in my life and find peace that God is, indeed, in control. So... while my child didn't act in a manner pleasing to her mother, God used her indiscretion to grant me a little relief and "slap" me back to reality. :)

Hostess Rewards

In my efforts to help out my fellow man in this tough economy I came up with this new promotion. I am pround to launch my new Hostess Reward Program. This is perfect for not only saving you a buck but stocking up on gifts at no cost to you. How awesome is that? You basically “host” an English Pea party and you will receive $10.00 credit for every $50.00 you sell. Here is how it works:
1. Contact me to schedule your time frame.
2. Give your participants 2-4 weeks to make their selections.
3. Have them look through our selection at www.theenglishpea.com
4. When they purchase, ask them to enter your name in the comments line/or you can collect their orders yourself and contact me with their requests. You are welcome to use your credit at that time or purchase at a later date.
It is that easy!
xoxo

I Heart Etsy

Many of you know that my labor of love, The English Pea, has it's home on Etsy. There are so many creative people selling their wonderful creations there that I decided I wanted to start sharing with ya'll some of my favorites.

I came across this Truly Scrumptious shop the other day while looking through some my customer's favorites. These colorful cookies immediately caught my eye. If you know me I am a sucker for icing. These cookies just make me want to sink my teeth into them. Wouldn't they make a great gift - very unique - or even a wonderful party favor. To see more of these delictable cookies just visit www.TSCookies.etsy.com.