The Time Has Come...

I can't believe my little girl is old enough for Kindergarten! It feels like yesterday that I brought her home from the hospital. I will never forget that my daughter was dancing before she was walking. She is such a delight. I admire her confidence. Seery is such a wonderful sister and help to me. She has a larger than life personality that fills our home with energy, smiles, and laughter. And the day finally arrived that she will go to school everyday. Time really does go by quickly. She got her haircut yesterday. She has decided to keep it short because "everyone says I'm so cute with short hair". She wore a new purple dress from Aunt Kristin with sandals. Her nails were painted pink with sparkles. She was ready. I drove her to school. She goes in the afternoon to Saratoga Spring's new school, Thunder Ridge Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Crockett. She walked right into class, hung her backpack, found her name tag and I helped pin it on her dress, and she sat at her desk to read a book. She hugged me goodbye and flashed her confident smile. I knew she was excited and would be fine. I, on the other hand, shed a few tears. Thank goodness Kindergarten is only a half day, I'm not ready to part with her for a whole day yet.

(The pictures above were her homework to bring to class today.)

Lunch Conversation

Seery: "When I'm married and go on dates you will have to watch my kids."
Me: "What if you move away and don't live by me?"
Seery: "Well my husband is going to get a job in Hawaii. So I'll have to move there. But don't worry I'm going to give you $100 so you can move there too!"

Time to Go

Yesterday, I said to the kids "It's time to go take Seery to school." I put the baby in the car and turn to find Liam ready to go alright. He decided to wear my shoes and grab one of my purses. He put his toy cell phone and sippy cup with water in the purse. (I never leave the house without my cell phone and a bottle of water in my purse) I have been told that "immitation is the highest form of flattery". I'll take it.

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Phil the Groundhog did not see his shadow today! He has predicted an early Spring which rarely happens. We will see... it is hard to believe with the Arctic front we are experiencing! Anyways, I love to celebrate every single holiday. It's fun how excited my kids get on each holiday, no matter how small. I adore my kids' artwork, but more importantly I love to see their proud look when they have created something.

Made My Day

I have been trying to catch up on all the cleaning, laundry, and organizing this house needs. And if you know how much time we have been spending in hospitals and doctor's offices these past few months you can probably imagine what an undertaking this is at the moment. So lately I have felt overwhelmed, to say the least. I felt like I was going to cry while vacuuming one day. I began taking cushions off the couch and chairs to vacuum those too. Under a chair cushion I found this drawing by Aidan of Buzz Lightyear and Woody. Seeing this picture just made me smile. And just like that my day was a little brighter. It doesn't take much to bring happiness. If there is one thing I have learned through these difficult times it is to stop and enjoy the smallest of things.

The Objects of Their Affection

Every child has something that they're attached to, carry around, and love. They each have that one object to which they bestow their affection only as a child can. I never want to forget what their objects are.

Aidan loves his teddy bear, aptly named "Teddy". He has had Teddy since he was about 2 when family friend, "Grandma" Carol, came to visit with this gift in hand. Teddy has gone to Preschool with Aidan for "Polar Express" Days, and to Kindergarten for a teddy bear picnic. For the longest time Aidan has slept with Teddy, although those days are probably coming to an end the older he becomes...

Seery loves her Winnie the Pooh, simply called "Pooh Bear". Her Uncle Patrick brought Pooh Bear back for her from one of his Disneyland trips when she was 2. Pooh Bear has accompanied Seery into surgery 3 times at Primary Children's Medical Center. I think they will always have a special bond going through those tough recovery days post-surgery. Seery will dress Pooh Bear up and has a permanent spot in her bed.

Liam loves his green blanket, called "Blankie" of course. In March 2009 our family stayed downtown in Salt Lake City at the Marriott for a night just for fun, compliments of Verizon. Since he was a baby they set up a crib in our room, gave him Johnson & Johnson baby toiletries, and as an extra gift gave him this soft green blanket. For whatever reason from that first day that blanket has been his one object he cannot live without. He sleeps with blankie every night. He carries blankie around with him every morning. And when he needs that extra comfort blankie is bundled up in his arms.

... And of course, those three wide eyed children are the people to whom I bestow my affection.

Seery's Spring Painting

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Created By: Seery
April 29, 2010

Aidan's New Hair Cut

David took Aidan to get his hair cut yesterday. He wrote a story and drew pictures about it this morning. In the first picture he is getting his hair cut, in the second he is getting his hair washed, and in the third he is holding a bag of skittles he received for being so good.

These are the Moments....

The other day I suddenly noticed that my house was awfully quiet. Which, as any mother knows, can be a wonderful thing and a bad thing, depending on the day. I stopped what I was doing and went to see what Aidan and Seery were up to. Liam was taking a nap. I went upstairs and that's when I heard it. One of the most beautiful sounds a mother can hear, coming from Seery's bedroom. I tiptoed around the corner and peeked into her room. There I saw one of the most precious sights I have ever seen which matched the delightful sound I had been hearing. Aidan reading to Seery, Mary Engelbreit's "Mother Goose Rhymes". My heart just melted right then and there. A big brother taking the time to read to his little sister. And I knew. This is why I do what I do. I never want to miss a moment like this. These are the moments I live for. These are the memories that make my life wonderful.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!