HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLES!!!

So, the first week of Summer vacation Myles lost a tooth. He walked around for another week with his other tooth hanging off to the side. He had the goofiest smile I'd ever seen. You couldn't help but smile back at him.



And in the second week of summer vacation, that goofy tooth came out at a friend's house. Now, he has the smile of 6 year old!! I can't believe just 6 years ago, this sweet boy entered my life. It feels like it was yesterday. And you know what he wants for his birthday? A skateboard!!! I just don't know.....

TOO CUTE!

Need I say More?

You can always get what You want!!

A long time ago, back when Myles was a little over two maybe three, I had a way of diverting my kids attention when they didn't get what they wanted. (i.e. when Mom says no). I would sing this song to them, "you can't always get what you want...". Just recently I took Sammie shopping with me. We went into Ann Taylor to see if they had any good deals. It was very quiet when we walked in, but not for long. Samantha belted out, "Mom you know, you can't always get what you want.." All eyes on me. I just chuckled. Our children now know what we will say to them if they begin to whine. I've heard Myles singing this same song when he is getting dressed. Are there any studies of what happens to kids with early exposure to Rolling Stones?

I'm So Sorry!

I've had several people call/email me and let me know that I have been a slacker! I am so sorry! It has been a rather hard long winter for our family that I just didn't have the energy to keep our blog up.
Jeremy and I are doing well. We miss our bikes. We still have them, they just haven't been ridden in a long time. They feel totally neglected.
Myles will have his last day of school tommorrow and then it is summer vacation!!!! I am so excited to have him around more! When I was at his kindergarten graduation last friday, he was "too cool" to hang out with me or for me to know that he knows, that I know he saw me. And so, this is the beginning of being "too cool" for Mom and Dad.
Samantha just recently had her ballet recital and she was a doll! Her latet thing is kissing all frogs in the neighborhood to see which one is her prince. She hasn't found him yet.
Evenly is growing and growing and growing! She is crawling and pulling herself up on the couch. She can wave "bye-bye" and can even say it too! The girl is a busy body and reminds so much of Myles. Recently she has been fussy, but that is because she has 6 teeth trying to come in at once. I'd be fussy too!
And yes, Toby is still around. I have succumbed to the fact that he isn't going anywhere. He's Jeremy's dog and the man deserves to have his; even if he did chew an 18-inch wide hole in the back of our house. Nearly got into our bedroom.

Happy Birthday Mommy

So yesterday was my 33rd Birthday and I received three beautiful gifts. The first was from Evelyn. She sang me Happy Birthday.


The second one was from Myles. He made a fancy dinner for me. He really did do alot of the work. The Crab legs were delicious!



And to save the best for last. My little Sammie left me this.

A Big Fat Mess!
And I even get to go on a date with my husband, complete with a new outfit from my favorite clothing store, Ann Taylor! I think we are going to BoneFish Grill.
Thank you everyone who called or left me a message. It was really thoughtful for you to think of me. I had a great day yesterday. So, one year down in my journey and plenty more to look forward to.

To my New 4 year old

To my new 4 year old who had the best pinkalicious birthday ever. I cannot believe how much you've grown. Finally there is enough hair for pigtails and hairbows. You are as 'Fancy as Nancy' and can sing like no other! I love hearing your voice in the background of my busy life. Your high-pitched shrilly voice complete with giggles reminds me to laugh and to love completly. You put your whole heart into your dollies and babies. I don't mind that they go wherever I go. I respect the determination and stubborness you've acquired from me. You keep me on my toes!! I know that you will learn how to ride your bike "all on your own without any help from us!" And that you will "ask for help when you want it!" I love you with all my heart. Thank you for the great joy you are in my life! Happy Birthday!

Those Moments

Very rarely do I find my house quiet. It is nearly 11:00 at night and I can't sleep. Unusual for me. I'm at the computer, of course, and loving the silence that fills the house. It's calming effect reminds me why I love the craziness. Everyone, including Jeremy, are sound asleep. Even Toby is quiet. And is it in these moments that I am so grateful to be where I am, doing whatever it is I do, being the mom I hope to be. This is what life is all about. There really is no greater journey than motherhood. Thank you Jeremy!