Kids

As I sit quietly sipping my coffee... I wonder, where has the time gone? When did they get so tall? I love that he loves shark week (check out his snappy PJ's). I love that he knows how to crack eggs. I love that he loves making breakfast for his daddy.   {{Hug}}...

Supplies were supplied. Teachers taught. The kids kidded. (Couldn't resist). The first week went wonderfully! The best advice I received was to set expectations. (Thanks, Bren!) Last Friday evening, we sat down and reminded the kids of our after school routine: Snack...

It would be so easy for me to hide behind her smile and her beauty and pretend that we don't struggle and push and pull with our personalities. Sweet Baby J is the loveliest, most independent lady of a ten year old daughter. I find myself baffled with her strength and...

I hope you have a wonderful Saturday! When you need a little nap, I hope you get one. When you need a little quiet, I hope you get one. When you need a little hug, I hope you get one. Sometimes, the tasks in front of you look like a pile of dominoes. Sometimes, the...

After two weeks in Texas {the first week with my family and the second week with Brian's family},  the kids returned home. They got off the plane and Julia looked as if she had aged 10 years in those two weeks... The aunts had taken her shopping... cute shoes, cute...

   Sometimes it seems harder to let them help than to just push through. Sometimes it seems like I just don't have time to slow down and let them be. They just want to learn and spend time with us. Brian is so good at this. He had Nate organize his sockets (it's ok if...

   She completely surprised us... She introduced the last song with a lovely narrative. It was amazing. She was confident, well spoken, easy to understand... she apparently didn't get my fear of standing in front of people! Their band director, Dr. Masiello, is...

  He was so sweaty! But he LOVED his pump it up party! They bounced and slid and yelled and danced ~ all in a soundproof, soft, inflated room!    Happy Birthday, my handsome N. Thank you for telling me it was the best day ever.