Kisses.

You would have to search far and wide to find a Mommy that kisses her kids more than me.  Really, it is an addiction.  But, it is an addiction I will gladly have.  For I know that it won't be long before my kids will be pushing me away.  Logan has been giving me lots of kisses in return.  There is nothing better than a baby giving you a kiss without even asking for one (except maybe a teenager giving you a kiss without asking for one, I look forward to that day very much). 



It is very important to me that my kids never doubt how much they are loved.  I think I will have done my job as a parent if I can raise kids who know they are loved and use that as an example to then give love to their own families in return.

Luckily, I have very cute, kissable kids that make my job as a parent easy.  Today, I pretty much spent the day giving Logan lots of love, he was more interested in eating.  He has been done with baby food for a little while now, and just loves feeding himself big people food!

Spring in January?

Have I mentioned how much I dislike winter??  Well, today was an absolutely beautiful day (60 degrees) that reminded me just how much I love every season except winter.  I really think that will be the hardest part about moving to Indiana, besides being away from family of course.  If I could live where it never got below 60 degrees I would be very happy.  I hope that wherever we settle after Indiana is back on the east coast and preferably no further north than Virginia. 

Anyway, I took full advantage of this lovely day.  Evan, Logan and I went on a walk to try out Evan's new bike he got from Santa.  He had a blast, but in usual Evan fashion he got tired and wanted to go back home after a few minutes.  I convinced him to stay out longer and then we ditched the bike back at home and went for a longer walk to the playground and back.  Logan didn't say a word the whole time, he seemed to really love being out in the fresh air.

Both boys took wonderful naps and then when Colin came home the two older boys and I played soccer.  Colin was literally running circles around me, it was pretty sad, so I recruited Evan to be on my team and help me out!

They were so good today and I was in such a great mood, that I decided we should make chocolate chip cookies to finish the day off right!  I used whole wheat flour to help rationalize eating them.

The only thing that would have made the day better would have been if Dennis was in town.  He is North Carolina visiting a couple schools for work.  But, even him being a way couldn't bring me down today.  I loved my January spring day!

Oh, and happy 60th to my Dad today!!!

Is That Evan or Peter Parker???

No, you didn't accidentally click on the Oct. 31st post.  This is just a typical day in our house!  I called the boys downstairs to come clean up and Evan said "We aren't your boys, we are Super Heroes!"  Sure enough they came downstairs dressed in their Halloween costumes.  Then Evan says "let me see who is under this mask, let me see if it is Peter Parker" and he proceeds to take off his Spiderman mask.  What silly boys.

Yep, these boys have got the Super Hero bug.  When Auntie Julie was visiting this weekend she was shocked at how much Evan knew about Super Hero's.  He was telling his cousin, Alex, that one of the action figures "Is not a Super Hero Squaddie, he is an Avenger".  Dennis would have been so proud!

Today, Dennis and the boys (minus Logan) went to get haircuts.  They have been going to the same lady forever.  Dennis said she spent a good part of the time trying to convince him to have a fourth kid and saying that she "has a feeling it would be a girl" and that I need a daughter.  I have a feeling it would be another adorable boy, but I am happy to hear someone is looking out for me.  Though, Colin says that if we had a girl we can buy her Wonderwomen....I get the feeling that having a girl after these boys would not be what I would imagine.  She might be trading in her tutu for a cape!

Lazy Sunday...

We had a very lazy day today.  Colin and Evan played with Colin's new toys, Dennis and I watched football, and Logan, when he wasn't being a cranky drama queen fussy, played too.  It is so nice to have a "boring" day every once in awhile.

PARTY!!!!!!

This morning was Colin's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese's.  Considering we had a pretty large turnout of 16 kids, the party went very smoothly.  Most importantly the kids had a blast.  My shy boy, Colin, had to be reminded many times to say "hello" to each friend and "thank you for coming", but he had fun seeing all of his friends.

After the party and naps Colin had his first basketball game ever.  He did surprisingly well and even scored one of the four baskets that his team scored!  I was really impressed with how well he did passing.  I am used to watching him play soccer where they still haven't figured out that it is a team sport. 

Colin has become very competitive and aggressive at sports.  Despite being one of the smallest on the team he was by far the most aggressive.  He wasn't even afraid of the ball hog girl on the other team that was twice his size, or at least twice his weight and more than a head taller.  Her dad was the other teams coach and let me tell you, I remember him from soccer.  He is VERY intense, yelling at his daughter, throwing his hands up, turning his back to the game and shaking his head.  I hope Colin never ends up with a coach like that.

Speaking of Coaches, Colin's assistant coach today was....Coach Dennis!!!  Dennis volunteered to help out since both Colin's coaches were out.  He did a great job and despite not being a basketball fan, really enjoyed himself!  I didn't take pictures since they still haven't gotten uniforms and I was busy dealing with a fussy Logan and an antsy Evan the whole game.  I will be sure to take some next game.

Happy 6th Birthday Colin!!!

Mommy:  Happy Birthday my big boy!!!  You are 6 years old now!
Colin:  I don't feel any different?

6 years ago today I became a Mom.  Colin at 6 years old is a lot of fun.  He has moved past the terrible 3 and 4's.  He is pretty good most of the time with exception of the occasional lack of listening ears (but this has greatly improved).  He is great at helping "babysit" Logan and helping me clean and cook.  He loves to color, listen to stories, play video games and sports.  He is very active and could play outside all day if we let him.  He is a very sensitive, loving kid and I am really enjoying him.

Colin had a great birthday.  He lucked out that his class was having their winter party today so he was able to have a fun school day.  Colin's request for his birthday dinner was "extra cheesy mac and cheese" and peas.  This was an improvement from last years request of mac and cheese AND pizza, talk about heart attack on a plate, yikes!!!

So, after dinner and cupcakes Colin opened his gifts from us, Auntie Julie and Uncle Phil (who came to town for his birthday party tommorrow), and a few other gifts that had come in the mail.  He seemed to enjoy all the gifts, however he is already starting with the expressionless boy act.  I know that inside he was jumping for joy about the gifts (or at least I am hoping so).

Colin and Evan are bundled in bed now sharing Colin's bed.  Hopefully, they are asleep and not chatting about Iron man and Wolverine. 

Single Mom.

The last couple of days have been a bit rough.  Logan still has a cold and has been pretty miserable and fussy.  Dennis is away in Indy this week so I am extra tired.  I have continued to put all errands on the back burner as well as not working out and have been carrying around a fussy baby.  Gotta love the selflessness that is required to be a Mommy. 

The bright spot has been that all the boys have been sleeping in longer than usual (and yes in my house 7-7:30 is sleeping in).  I tease Dennis that he is the reason the boys wake up so early.  And sure enough when he is out of town they sleep longer.  Coincidence, I think not!