Enjoying the little things

I have been washing my only set of flannel sheets and just putting them back on my bed because my cotton sheets are too cold. Well Jeremy surprised me and used part of his gift card to Cabela's to buy me another set. I can't believe how such a little thing can make someone so happy. I mean Jeremy buying them, not necessarily the sheets themselves.

They are Mocha. They match the comforter perfectly. I think Jeremy is starting to like this "make Celeste happy" thing. I'm definitely not complaining.

Anyway, I've also been of course enjoying the everyday moments with my kids. I love to hear the funny things they say. I've been reading the book called Parenting with love and logic. It is such a good reminder to stay calm, don't be too demanding and don't make a big deal out of little things that don't matter. I hope that I can learn to control my urge to yell and make them do exactly what I say. They are smart and can make good decisions. I need to let them.

My sister Cynthia gave me some good ideas to deal with Summer. She is so different than Kylee and I have to change my parenting style almost totally. She told her primary teacher on Sunday that she is mean, when she told her to sit on the chair. I was so embarrassed. Oh, well. I talked to her and hopefully she'll do better. She is always acting like an animal and I'm really trying to not let it bother me and just see how creative she is instead of how annoying. She is cute. I need to let her be her.

So, in short, I love my kids. I hope I will always be willing to learn to be a better Mom and person. Kids sure teach you a lot!