Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
FULL - ON
Some days are challenging. OK let's be honest, as a whole MOST days are challenging. Some moments are more challenging and some moments are more magical. Coming home from work this after noon was less then magical. I walk in the playroom, she scowls. Go back to work she hisses. UGGGGHHH. You know, some days it takes every single drop of reserve I have to not turn and leave. Fake the smile, fake the serenity ... fake it until you make it. 
It's always those transitions that prove most difficult. Dropping off, picking up, starting dinner, finishing dinner, arriving, departing ... Doesn't help when these days start at 6:30.
Doesn't help that I go through these moments, and then go to work with families who are also challenging, amongst children that are challenging and co-workers (not Mel) who quite frankly are challenging.
but at the end of the day, I know, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love Lucy for all she is, the energy, the full-on 100% engaged in life and all its emotions. She does it all full-on.
It's always those transitions that prove most difficult. Dropping off, picking up, starting dinner, finishing dinner, arriving, departing ... Doesn't help when these days start at 6:30.
Doesn't help that I go through these moments, and then go to work with families who are also challenging, amongst children that are challenging and co-workers (not Mel) who quite frankly are challenging. 
but at the end of the day, I know, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love Lucy for all she is, the energy, the full-on 100% engaged in life and all its emotions. She does it all full-on.Saturday, September 12, 2009
ansels in the body series
Momma, I have ansels in my body ...
they are wiggling around in there
giggle giggle giggle ... hmmmmmmm ok Lucy
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGAN
Happy 3rd birthday sweet boy. We love you so much and are so thankful you are part of our lives.Wednesday, September 9, 2009
this little boy
Silas, the brand new 4 yr old in the red shirt(had his birthday this past weekend) needs your thoughts, prayers, good wishes whatever you can send him. We had the pleasure of enjoying dinner with Silas and his family (and other families) on Friday night. He was vivacious, beautiful and full of life on Friday. Three days later Silas was fighting for his life. He is currently in stable but serious condition with collapsed lungs and he has a long recovery ahead of him. His whole family could use your thoughts, prayers and good wishes right now. I can't imagine. Silas, Lucy and I are thinking of you and hoping you shock everyone with a very speedy and full recovery REALLY SOON.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Jayme and the Wondertwins
I apologize for the photo heavy posts of late but there have been far too many cutie pies in my life and so many photo ops, I just can't resist. Plus given the state of my brain lately it's better to have more photos, less words. 
With the magic of the sunshine kids radian 80, i was able to fit three 5 point car seats into my pt cruiser! Who needs a minivan. Jayme and the Wondertwins came for a short (too short) visit. We managed to do a lot in our short time.
We met Mel and Morgan at the park and ride and hopped on the bus to the Great Minnesota Get Together.
The kids were ready to rock and roll at the state fair!
Illinois Twins meet Minneapolis Twins.
Illinois twins meet the other kind of MN Twins.
rides on the kidway.
they had so much fun taking over the rides!
Lucy had her hair glittered (the colors that she longed for were WAY too expensive)
but the people watching helped Lucy feel better about the cheaper glitter by ooohing and ahhhing over her sparkly hair
Lucy at the Little Farm Hands exhibit
on the bus ride home
E. at Jakeenos.
With the magic of the sunshine kids radian 80, i was able to fit three 5 point car seats into my pt cruiser! Who needs a minivan. Jayme and the Wondertwins came for a short (too short) visit. We managed to do a lot in our short time.
We met Mel and Morgan at the park and ride and hopped on the bus to the Great Minnesota Get Together.
The kids were ready to rock and roll at the state fair!
Illinois Twins meet Minneapolis Twins. 
Illinois twins meet the other kind of MN Twins.
rides on the kidway.
they had so much fun taking over the rides!
Lucy had her hair glittered (the colors that she longed for were WAY too expensive)
but the people watching helped Lucy feel better about the cheaper glitter by ooohing and ahhhing over her sparkly hair
Lucy at the Little Farm Hands exhibit
on the bus ride home
E. at Jakeenos. Labor Day Weekend Saturday - Monday
Well we've survived our second to last camping trip of 2009. I can't believe it's September. Lucy's last year of preschool. We've had a super great summer. Full of outdoor fun. We really discovered our camping groove, we both love it. This weekend we tried a new (for us) park. Banning. I've never camped there with kids. Our cousins Mike, Terri and Sam and Jack joined us for the first night. What fun. The kids got to really play together and do some bonding without all the normal hullabaloo of large groups, huge meals or gifts to disrupt. 
Always bring buckets and shovels camping. Dirt, rocks and water can provide hours of fun entertainment for the under 7 crowd.
When dirt just isn't enough, you need to pull out the magnets. We discovered that Banning State Park must be very "irony" as many slivers of rocks stuck to the magnets.
Lucy tried to claim that she was bigger then Sam. Not so much.
Roasting marshmallows.
We want more smores.
The next morning Mike demonstrated his manly hatcheting skills. He did suffer a minor injury but the kids remained at a safe distance.
We had a geocaching failure. Thankfully later that day Terri and Sam circumvented the need for a gps and just phoned for help. The two of them were very very goal orientated. Sam, next time we'll find it quicker.
Poser.
Posers.
Rocks, kids and water = fun fun fun.
Post nap ipod. Sara joined us for both nights of camping fun.
After nap we went on a 1.8 mile hike. Lucy walked the whole way and we sooooo good!
Always bring buckets and shovels camping. Dirt, rocks and water can provide hours of fun entertainment for the under 7 crowd.
When dirt just isn't enough, you need to pull out the magnets. We discovered that Banning State Park must be very "irony" as many slivers of rocks stuck to the magnets. 
Lucy tried to claim that she was bigger then Sam. Not so much.
Roasting marshmallows. 
We want more smores.
The next morning Mike demonstrated his manly hatcheting skills. He did suffer a minor injury but the kids remained at a safe distance. 
We had a geocaching failure. Thankfully later that day Terri and Sam circumvented the need for a gps and just phoned for help. The two of them were very very goal orientated. Sam, next time we'll find it quicker.
Poser.
Posers.
Rocks, kids and water = fun fun fun.
Post nap ipod. Sara joined us for both nights of camping fun.
After nap we went on a 1.8 mile hike. Lucy walked the whole way and we sooooo good! 
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Party Week!
Well party week started tonight. Lucy went to her first real rock and roll show. American Idols Live 2009. She had such a blast!!!!! She knew a lot of the songs. She danced and sang. She cuddled with me and let me cover her ears during the lesser known songs. She was a fun date.
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