It was a very relaxing Sunday in the Green Household. I'm amazed at how calm everything went. The kids were up before 7 am and playing in their rooms. It was hilarious to lay back and listen to them talking with each other and plotting who will go in and wake up mom and dad. I love my baby monitor! The conversations they have with each other are just priceless. They are so serious and have such passion in every sentence. At times like these, I am so thankful that they are so close in age. I pray that they have a very close relationship when they are all older. What a blessing!
Finally, Allen and I dragged ourselves out of bed (with a lot of help from Lyla screaming in her crib and Noah telling us "I gotta go pee, Mama!") We had stayed up late watching the Hurt Locker so we were exhausted. So we had breakfast and got things cleaned up. I feel like a short order cook most days for breakfast. It is the only meal in which I give my kids options. So I got them all fed and cleaned and moved on to get in the shower myself. It was a task for Allen and I to get ready this morning. Lyla was not having it. She was still so sleepy and cranky. So before 9am, I laid her back down for a nap. This was the perfect rescue for the morning. We both got ready to go and she got in a great nap! YES!!! Love it!
Allen's dad was on his way to pick up Allen and the two older boys around 10:45ish. The took the boys to Opry Mills' IMAX theater to see Avatar. What a treat! Grandpa Michael came in and made their day. Jaxon and Asher have begged us to go see Avatar, but we knew there was no way we could afford to go to the movies. Not an option for us at the moment. But a few days ago, Dad called and said he and Paula wanted to take us as a family. (lol I giggled and knew that wasnt gonna happen. No way could the younger 2 make it through a 3 hour, 3-D movie). I love my father-in-law so much, he and Paula are so wonderful to us! It was such a treat for the boys and something we knew we couldn't give them. He had no idea they wanted to see it. It was such a wonderful treat for them! I was so excited for them. Well, it ended up that Paula had her granddaughter this weekend and couldn't go, so it was just the guys.
They had a blast. I think Allen and Dad were more excited than the boys were. When they got home Dad gave me a "play-by-play" of the movie and his eyes just were full of amazement. I was so happy that they could spend this time together. Hopefully next time, Noah can go too. These Green men need to stick together. LOL
Well while they were at the movies, I took the younger kids to church. It was so much fun to have just the little ones. It took me back to earlier years with Jaxon and Asher. Wow! Things are so much harder without my older boys. Noah got bored very easily and Lyla was looking everywhere for her brothers. We spent most of the time in the nursery, but I was able to stay out in church for song service. It was so touching and full of peace! Uncle (Allen's Uncle Chris, not to get confused with his brother Chris or cousin Chris. LOL ) sang my favorite song. His voice is such a blessing to my heart! What a gift he has!
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
That is my favorite verse. I just adore it when Uncle sings that song. It is so gentle and calm and just so full of peace for me. I <3 it!!
So after church, we ran through McDonald's and came home to eat. (I sold some things on Craigslist and had some cash, so I was happy to give Noah a treat.) I hate to eat there or give it to my kids, but they love it and only get it every other month. So I didn't feel too bad about it today. I quickly put Lyla down for a nap after she finished eating and Noah and I crawled up on the couch for some movie/snuggle time. It was so precious to just hold him. Although, he didn't let me for very long. He is so independent about things like that. So I just sat next to him and we watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the old school cartoon from the 80's). Not my choice, but I let him pick out any movie he wanted because he never gets to pick with his brothers around. He was on cloud 9!!
Soon after the boys came home. We got dinner fixed (corn fritters and homemade chicken strips, Allen's favorite) and ate and then showers. Football is on, so Allen is still in "football world" and the kids are already in bed. No naps = relaxing night for mom and dad! Woo hoo!! It was a great day and I am thankful for my babies and Allen. What a blessing they are and I need to be more thankful EVERYDAY!!!
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