So much

Much has happened since my last post.  I haven't been inspired to actually write about something other than politics, and Ive learned from several family member facebook battles that I need to stay away from all of that, for a moment at least.  Here's a list of all the Scarcliff happenings...

* We no longer have our sweet Daisy May.  We had to give her to another family (one without children).  When she literally bit the hand that fed her, we (Steven and the vet) decided that she would be better suited in a home with no small kids.  I quickly realized that I'm not the kind of parent who can hide my own pain in any attempt to avoid pain for my children.  I balled my eyes out.  My girls were so distraught by my tears that they almost didn't notice the dog was gone.  It was not one of my better moments.  Ive since pulled myself together and we're doing alright.

* Steven and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary.  I am so blessed to have a man who loves me the way he does...so much more than I deserve.  He truly shows me the love of Christ every day.  Oh how I love that man of mine.  :) 

* The kids started school.  Which means that John Abraham started kindergarten. Uuuuuhhhhhhhhhh
No really, I'm ok.  He didn't cry, which made it better for me, then made it worse because I wanted him to miss me.  But then I realized (with Steven's encouragement) that this was a sign of a healthy relationship and all will be just fine. 
Ive since pulled myself together and we're doing alright.

 He's confident.  Batman back-pack and a smile, and he's ready to go.

 My sweet babies, walking into school.  I had to watch this from inside the mini, choking back my tears.

 My three.  Heart breaking how much I love them.



* Madelyn turned 7!  Oh my sweet, delicate flower, is a big girl for sure.  We had an awesome party and almost everyone showed up.  It was a Cake Shop theme, so we designed chef hats and aprons, decorated cakes and ate everything sweet you could imagine.  It was a blast.  And by the end of the party, I had to give myself a pat on the back, not for the success, but for opting to NOT have a slumber party.  Sometimes I have strokes of genius.

* We're planning a trip to Chicago.  Business or pleasure.  Well, that depends on who you ask and when.  Steven is taking his final Oral Board exams for his specialty.  I am going along for moral support.  And for food trucks.  I'm super excited to find a food truck.  But mostly for moral support.  He's a little freaked, so depending on how much he has studied that day, he may or may not say its going to be a good trip.  I say it will be.  Especially if we get to go to a Bears game.  Da Beers...  I can't wait!