Roman's Dictionary

Still, at 4 years old, Roman cannot pronounce everything perfectly. I love the words he comes up with!

Avocado: Adacodo
Forget: Re-get
Color: Cluler

Bailey's Dictionary

Blueberries: Boop
Milk (Bottle?): Bop
Book: Bop
What does the bunny do? Hop, Hop: Bop Bop

Bailey's dictionary

Milk:  Ba
Kitty: DeeDee
Doctor: DaDu
Please: ease
Roman: RoRo
Daddy: Dadeee (empasis at the end)
Mommy: Momeee (emphasis at the end)

Keepsake Question of the Day - Roman

What is one tiny detail about Roman that you love?

We love his mysterious dark brown (almost black) eyes. No one else on either side of the family has eyes as dark as Roman's!

Tried and True Essential Oil Recipes

I began using Young Living essential oils back in May 2015. I was very skeptical at first, but began to quickly fall in love! They have been very necessary throughout my pregnancy as I have been trying to eliminate as many over-the-counter and prescription drugs as possible. These have been the following medications I have been able to eliminate through the use essential oils:

1. Ambien
2. Atralin (topical acne medication)
3. Nexium/Pepcid/Tums
4. Topical pain relief (local anesthetic) cream for scar
5. Aquaphor 

Sleep

I diffuse lavender and/or tangerine at night for sleep.

Blemishes (Thank you, Kristie, for this recipe!)

Serum

Ingredients:
1 TBSP rose hip oil
4 drops lavender
4 drops Frankincense

Mix ingredients in 1 oz. dropper

Bug Bites

Combine Purification, lavender, and peppermint. Apply cold compress for 15 minutes for instant relief.

Liquid Ambien

20 drops lavender

7 drops vetiver

7 drops cedarwood

7 drops Roman chamomile

Fill remainder of a 5 mL bottle with sweet almond oil (or choice of carrier oil). Roll on wrist, feet, and/or back of neck.

Keepsake question of the day - Roman & Bailey

What makes being Roman & Bailey's parent special?

It is such a blessing to be entrusted with the lives of these precious children! I am comforted in knowing that their lives are ultimately in God's hands, and God gives me the grace and strength every moment of every day to care for them.  What makes being their parent particularly special is knowing that both Roman and Bailey are MIRACLES of God.  I pray that I would not take these blessings for granted in the moments of frustration and exasperation.

Keepsake question of the day - Bailey

What is Bailey especially good at?

• Climbing up onto the step-stool (and low chairs, as well)
• Taking care of Dolly
• Knocking down towers that Roman so carefully built
• Making messes
• Standing next to furniture and holding on with only ONE hand