One More Sleep & Books Save the Day!!

I've been so spoiled during this most recent overseas trip of Loverbrain's... My Mom came and spoiled the kids and hung out with me and was a totally wonderful distraction. She brought me the BIG turquoise jar below too!

So, I only had a few more days to go it alone until he'd be home. BUT...it's been HOT...so hot that Lubby has trouble breathing outside. So, MomE has been scrambling to be patient and find fun things to do.

Today, my Aunt Cindy...sent their birthday presents.
She's an elementary teacher...and for years (since Emma was born) has picked the most wonderful books out! The last two years she got magnet books like these ...and they have made car trips and big church time run smoothly and quietly.
This year she recognized that Emma is a real pre-reader...so sent her books with great illustrations and CD readers. They make a chime to tell you when to turn the page. Emma is so proud...and feels soooo grown-up reading to her brother.
Caleb got pop up books. He's soooo thrilled but may still need some adult supervision...so he doesn't rip or ruin them. The Very Funny Frog...is soooo cute. It's tongue comes out to get a fat fly...and Caleb laughs and laughs!!

So, thank you Aunt Cindy...and thanks to God for sending something unexpected in the mail to help me through another HOT day. Just one more sleep for the kids til DadE's home. Of course, MomE is waiting up to hug him FIRST late tonight!!

Psalm 103:8, "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."