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February 2 2012: Cards and Batman and Falls

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Today was all about making Valentine’s cards and putting puzzles together!

And, we had a visit from Batman! I’m such a lucky girl!

Lillian falls often with her balance and depth perception issues, especially with socks on and these tile floors. She had a pretty hard fall tonight and said “I wish I wasn’t an 18p- girl.” Now that one felt like a punch in the gut with some wrenching of the heart to go with it. I LOVE that girl! All is okay with Lillian now and she went to bed smiling and happy! I was the one that this lingered with for a while! I wrote about it here.

Camilla

February 1 2012: Puzzles and Cupcakes and Friends

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Thomas had a GREAT morning today in class! YAY for him! Earned his sucker and playing with his friends after school.

Puzzle adventures for Lillian this afternoon. She loves putting together puzzles, especially this one with a castle and princess!

This afternoon we went on a Team TCL smog test adventure for our car. To hear Thomas and Lillian you’d think we were doing something very exciting!! Tabs expire tomorrow! Suppose it’s time I get on this!

When we got back Thomas made cakes, cupcakes and ice cream for all of us using Lillian’s Cake Maker Playdoh set!

I had an awesome evening with my eWomenNetwork friends. These events are simply the best! Wonderful time seeing friends, chatting, drinking wine and meeting new people and learning a bit about them. Not to mention, meeting local people face to face that you’ve only chatted with through Facebook! Came home to two kids very happy to have Mom home! Nothing better!

Camilla

January 31 2012: Rough Day and Vanilla Cones and Pizza

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Thomas had a rough time in class this morning. He didn’t earn his green card and was devastated! That also meant he didn’t earn play time after class and no extra five minutes before bed. Breaks my heart, but I know this is helping him learn how to be kind and respectful of others.

After dropping off Lillian for her therapies, Thomas and I indulged in a one dollar vanilla cone. These are so pretty! Cheers!

He LOVES a vanilla cone!

Thomas had another great time at acting class tonight. This was his second time and he’s getting to meet new kids and make new friends.

Came home, cooked our Papa Murphy’s pepperoni pizza and had a carpet picnic! Lillian did not feel good, so she laid on the couch to eat and read. She was finally feeling better by bedtime, thank goodness!

Camilla

January 30 2012: Walking and Car Washing and Fixing Dinner

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Thomas, Lillian and I went for a walk today after lunch. It was absolutely gorgeous! Thomas suggested we wash the car when we got back home! So we did . . .

We all had so much fun fixing dinner together and then it was bath time for Lillian and shower time for Thomas. They are thrilled when we have a Team TLC fixing dinner together night! Actually, all we did was warm up leftovers . . . same difference to them!

Before bed I read Huckle Cat’s Busiest Day Ever (amazon affiliate link) to Thomas and Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory (amazon affiliate link) to Lillian. The Richard Scarry book’s are fabulous. They are nostalgic for me because they always make me think of my Mammaw Mann. I love you Mammaw! Thomas and Lillian both love them, and who doesn’t like Curious George?!

Camilla

January 29 2012: Cleaning and Parties and Painting

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It was a “Cleaning All Day” event at our house this Sunday. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing bathrooms for me. With a little help from Thomas and Lillian thrown in. I came around the corner to find this . . .

Lillian said she was teaching her beanie babies how to clean.

Then there was the party for the beanie babies in Thomas’ room.

On to painting for these two. What fun these two had painting together!

Thought this was cool. I sure can’t paint with both hands at the same time. Go Lillian Go!

Thomas’ masterpiece is Santa Sailing in a Boat:

Lillian’s masterpiece is a Spider Alien:

It was such a beautiful and amazing day! These two took their tent and cleaning outside.

Some sort of party for the beanie babies, cars and trucks!

Finally, it was Team TLC reading night. I was so darn ready for it tonight. I was pooped! Thomas read How Nearly Everything Was Invented (amazon affiliate link). This book is amazing. He’s checked it out more than once from the library. This is on my “get for Thomas” list! Lillian read Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days (amazon affiliate link). She said it was GREAT! I read a bit in You, Inc.: The Art of Selling Yourself (Warner Business) (amazon affiliate link). I read the book a while ago and felt it was refresher time. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a business owner, self-employed, entrepreneur and anyone wanting to learn how to best put forth their personal brand.

Camilla

January 28 2012: Ancient Wonders and Machines and Adventures

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Thomas spent much of the morning reading Ancient Wonders (amazon affiliate link). He said it is a GREAT book. When I saw it at the library, I knew he would like it!

Then he spent the rest of his morning watching Mighty Machines: Mega Machines (amazon affiliate link). He watches this one over and over. He asked if he could write to the library and tell them how much he likes the show. I suggested he send an email to the company that created the video. After we looked it up online he sent the company an email and then wrote a blog post about it also.

It was time to get out of the house so we went on a little adventure. Thomas and Lillian had been online looking for an adventure and Thomas wanted to go to The Circus {Circus Circus} or The Grand Sierra. He was very sad and upset when I told him we were not going to either of those places. I asked him to trust me and that I knew he would like what I had in mind! He finally said “Okay, I’ll give it a try.”

I’ve lived here since December 2006 and have never explored Washoe Lake State Park. That’s where we headed and oh, my goodness! Nature did not disappoint. It was an up and down emotion filled adventure as we drove through the areas touched and destroyed by the Washoe Valley brush fire a couple of weeks ago. Washoe Lake was absolutely amazing and beautiful and Thomas and Lillian loved it too! You will definitely hear more about Team TLC adventures to this gorgeous place! Thomas was thrilled and oh so happy with what I had chosen for our adventure!! 🙂 🙂

My silly attempt to get all three of us in the picture. I took three pictures and all three were of only ME! Ha!

Lillian was a bit unsure and off balance as we were on a deck built over the wetland area. If my gas tank had been full we would have drove around the Lake and explored more. A definite for next time!!

Headed home for dinner and Team TLC MOVIE NIGHT!

Camilla

Happiness Journal for Camilla: Week of January 22 2012

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January 22, 2012, Sunday, Happiness is:

Thomas and Lillian sleeping later than usual.
My nice, warm and cozy bed.
Eatin’ grits with Thomas.
Boiled peanuts.
Going for a walk with Thomas and Lillian.
A warm home to return to after a cold and windy walk.
The love all three of us have for reading and books.

January 23, 2012, Monday, Happiness is:

Touching Thomas’s soft face.
Tickling Lillian.
Laying next to Thomas and Lillian on my bed while we are reading.
Watching Thomas play in the mud.
Filming Thomas make a “movie”.
My electric blanket and heating mattress bed.
Justine Reyes of Take 2 Performers Studio.
A full belly!

January 24, 2012, Tuesday, Happiness is:

Oatmeal.
Hot black coffee.
Knowing that Thomas’ rough moments will soon turn into moments that he learned something.
Being in the library.
Being Kind.
Jumping into Thomas and Lillian’s world and their imagination.

January 25, 2012, Wednesday, Happiness is:

Playgrounds.
Parks
Feeling the sun.
Being uplifted by the joy from Thomas and Lillian.
A clean, uncluttered house.

January 26, 2012, Thursday, Happiness is:

Hanging out with girlfriends, drinking wine and eating GOOD food.
Learning about healthy alternatives.
Coming around the corner to find Thomas laying on the floor engrossed in a book.
Garlic.
The ability to smell.
Hugs, smiles and laughs with friends.
Thoughtful and kind people.

January 27, 2012, Friday, Happiness is:

Lillian laying on the couch in my office and reading her books while I work.
Picking up a very happy Thomas from school.
Watching Thomas play with his friends.
Complimenting others.
Spreading smiles.
Helping Thomas and Lillian make choices.
The view from our backyard.
Nature.

January 28, 2012, Saturday, Happiness is:

Reading.
Working on my book.
Adding content to our Team TLC website.
Helping Thomas and Lillian with each of their blogs.
Adding content to my blog.
Bacon and scrambled eggs.
Adventures with Thomas and Lillian.
The peace and joy nature give to me.
Seeing the breathtaking beauty and gift of nature.
Thomas and Lillian realizing how special, important and unique they each are.
Watching a GREAT movie with Thomas and Lillian.
Eating popcorn with Thomas.

Camilla