Three Things Thursday (thankfulness)

1) I am so thankful that I have the best husband for me!
Mr. Potts compliments me and our goals perfectly!
I always wanted a partner for life to take the world on with and he totally fulfills that desire in me.

2) I am thankful I have my immediate family! Another long time want fulfilled. I use to long for a strong family full of love so bad. Its really a dream come true to have a place where I am loved, needed and appreciated.

3) I am thankful that all is well in my life and I have the ability and the path to pursue my goalsimage from we heart it

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Three Things Thursday {Toys Again}

I do love thinking about toys. Christmas is on my mind and I need me a good list. We try to keep our celebration modest so only three gifts for each little one is allowed. I realy like keeping these ones about me with their particular interest as my guide. Gives this mama a chance to delight the child in her soul.Tangram Tales: Story Theater Using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle
by Dianne de Las Casas .

Fay Finja the Doll from Haba

Sound staircase by Haba

(marble track add-on)

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Three Things Thursday:Today's Thoughts Edition

The Black Apple

Nurse Effie Print

9:00 AM: History Class:
Whoa! I am gonna have to adjust my study skills and move away from flashcards!

11:00 AM: Concepts of Professional Nursing Class:
Do I have what it takes to be a nurse? Do I want to be a nurse? Why?

3:00 pm: Pharmacology Class:
I do want to be a nurse! I want to engage in the challenges of assessing and treating my patients. I love that nursing is mostly represented by women. Strong, intelligent, caring women.

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Three Things Thursday: Teacher Gifts Edition

Ms. Prince has been on my mind. I really wanted my Molly to go to school with her. And the boys to be able to see her every day.

But the new school is almost directly behind our home. Plus our schedule is going to be very busy. It seems best to keep them near the house and within walking distance.

Yet my heart is with Ms. Prince. The woman oozes love and wisdom with every move she makes. I just did not get that vibe at Meet the Teacher tonight. And I am sad.

We have Mrs. K with three years of teaching under her belt. Mrs. R who I have not taken well to yet. She has not given me the warm fuzzys I expect from a pre-k teacher. And Mrs B who seems to be running a tight ship much to Yeshua's dismay. I think I will call and inquire about transfers tomorrow it wouldnt hurt. Yet there is the schedule to keep in mind. Any how I am still going to visit Ms. Prince and she needs some teacher gifts either way.

Here are a few I find suitable........

Every teacher could use a few more stickers! I happen to have a few extra packs of this set.
Aren't these classes cute!? They would be perfection on her science table! They are capable of providing a child with fly vision!
And the silkworms! Ya'll remember them! Check out my photoblog for more details!

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Three Things Thursday: Vintage Dress Edition

Goodness gracious me I have been having a vintage dresss craving lately!!

I so want to do a little Lori splurge!

So here are three faves I may just have to snatch up!!

All are available from Brown Owl Vintage on etsy. But please please with a cherry on top leave these three for me!

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Three On Thursday!

Welcome to the third and most exciting edition of Three on Thursday to date.
I am just giddy with today's topic which is one of my favorite topics to mull over.
TOYS! TOYS!TOYS!
My sons will be six in October and I am so excited to be reaching that big boy level in which many toys of my dreams are categorized. The prospect of reaching this level can be daunting for me. Right now Legos and blocks have been all the rage and we have progressed in levels with these types of toys. But now I can venture into new territory. The six and up level.... today I will share three toys on my wish list: Playshapes: 74 wooden blocks
My heart is seriously breaking right now. The price tag on these blocks is around 150$! This should be criminal. I don't think my heart's desire for them will ever be fulfilled! What a killjoy!
On to the next item! If you could have felt my heart swoon after a conversation with Yeshua last week your own heart would have burst with joy. I was teaching him to clean his bathroom when he asks,
Mommy, why can't I see the germs I am cleaning?
I respond, Because your eyes are not strong enough.
How can I see the germs, Mama?
You would need a microscope honey.
And then he melted my heart when he said, Can I have a microscope, Mama?
And of course the answer is yes!
Fingers crossed we are raising independent thinkers!

And the last toy is one that has been on my wish list for some years now! I secretly have wanted this market since the boys were toddlers. I am not sure Mr. Potts would approve of yet another big toy in the house. But the boys have a growing interest in money and often like to play store. I think this is the perfect time to introduce this little market of my dreams!

Well, that is all folks! I am like a kid in a candy store right now. Sugared up with excitement. I am off to do some virtual window shopping!!

Till next time!!

Lori

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Three Things Thurdsay: The List Edition

I had a fun idea for the second ever Three Things Thursday!! Yeah!!
I am gonna list Three Things about my Three Kiddos!!

Gideon:
*says he is gonna start cuddling Daddy every night cause I get enough cuddles and Daddy needs them too.
* has a sweet soul but is always correcting Molly or telling her what she cant do good enough. I think this is a retaliation to the fact that Molly is so bratty with him and rarely lets him play dolls or little people with her.
*told me today that I might just like Sonic Tennis if I would just try it at least once! So I am gonna!

Molly
* has all her clothing humg up real high cause she was keeping her closet a big mess and changing clothes a bajillion times a day. Plus she refused to clean!
*is making her first friend, Bree Bree from across the way.
*wakes me up with the sweetest words every morning. Kissing me and whispering she loves me over and over again. Then finally telling me she is so hungry and cant bear my sleeping any longer.

Yeshua
* like to whine and complain like all day long!!! But we are working on it. Rather than whining we are trying to adopt the habit of asking. Like not whining he does not have a drink but instead asking if he may have one too.
* was picking up on the word BEST during reading time today. He recognized it on every page of the George book we are reading and then recognized it on the flashcards we went over. YES!!
* says he does not want to be a Grandpa cause after that he will get old and die! Sadness!!

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Three Things Thursday: Etsy Faves Edition

A few of my wishlisted etsy items. Click to view in their respective shops.

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