{obsessing over} tissue paper.

I've been mad about tissue paper crafts for some time now.

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When I was a little girl, I used to collect tissue paper off the floor after birthday parties so I could make little flowers using the paper and pipe cleaners. So much fun, and so simple.

Even now, whenever I host a party, I always wind up making SOME tissue paper craft to use as elegant decor. It's just so easy, so completely feminine and girly. For Sky's first birthday party, I made these tissue paper pom-poms. They turned out beautifully. I loved them so much that I hung them up in my daughter's play room and gave the rest to my sisters.

Now I'm getting ready to host my bestie's baby shower in July, and I am excited to say that she is having a girl! Maybe I'll wind up making a flower garland as the center piece... or punch baby girl's name "Reagan" into tissue paper and adhere it onto candle votives, so her beautiful name will shine through... Ugh the possibilities.

.when you're sleeping, i miss you.

Crafts. Building forts. Meal planning. Changing diapers. Feeding the baby. Bathing both kids. Combing out stubborn tangles. Wiping butts. Cleaning the kitchen. Cooking meals. Cleaning the kitchen again. Reading books. Having dancy-dance parties. Preschool time. Laundry. Getting baby poop out of clothes. Finding hidden sippy cups.  And more crafts.

That was my day today. And it repeats on most weekdays. By the time the kids are in bed, I sigh a sigh of relief and subconsciously think about all the many things I want to get done while I have some alone time...

When it's about time to go upstairs for the night, I really start to miss them. I know it's crazy. I'm with them all day and on days like today, I would have paid big money to have a half an hour to myself. But I just have to tuck them in one last time. Just one more peek at them before I go to sleep myself.

You melt my heart, my Sweet Children. I am so thankful you are mine.