A Few Weird Months..But Better Times to Come!

Well it's been a while since my last post. Feel like life's got me by the pony tail lately! School started and the homework and the backpack checking of the kindergartner daily, the reading books and tallying them up for that oh so fantastic Book It program (remember those personal pans people from Pizza Hut?!) So tasty! All of these little details and a 2 year old who has somehow morphed into an alligator that I wrestle most days to change a diaper, get a shoe on, put it back on after he removes it, or simply to wrangle him into the car seat on any given day.:)
Oh, and we are in the heart of Cross Country season which my over energized husband who can cram more into life than I have ever seen is coaching it. Not to mention...have I mentioned we have managed to pass around/ ingest about 4 different viruses in the last 3 weeks?!
I am not a fan of a Debbie Downer, so I do apologize to my most of loyal friends and family if I've seem to lost my sense of humor or ability to even crack a smile lately..excuse the recent Debbie Downer in me if you've seen her.:) My goal is to turn that frown upside down and count my blessings, to remember to laugh at my alligator and strive to be that Mommy that my kids really do need and want around. Nobody wants a grouch for a Mama! So....my pledge to the world..I promise to be my happy self and to not let my ship go under, even though it feels as if it's been hit with a few minuscule torpedoes!! Hold me accountable friends, family and fellow creatures!!:)
Love, ME! MYSELF and STEPHANIE

I Got Me A Sickie

Feverish in Mama & Dada's Bed...

Look! I've resorted to taking my own temperature!

:( me no likey what vaccinations do to my little body!:(

Poor Jack, the 2 year old vaccines have reared their ugly heads. How is my kiddos can seem to spike these horrendous fevers after shots? I mean I'm talking 102 on TOP of being on Motrin! If not for that miracle substance, we'd probably be at a whopping 104 degrees.

Extra hugs and cuddles to my Jack today as he whimpers through his day. Lots of Thomas the Train, popsicles in Mama's bed and snuggle time with blankie.

~B-L-i-i-S-s~

A New Life Plan...COOKIES!

So my 82 year old Sicilian neighbor has recently revealed his secret to his longevity. Aside from the part that he is a vivacious, fun spirited man who takes his dog for walks every morning and is seen doing most any kind of house project on a daily basis, this Pete starts his day off right. Get this..a cup of coffee and cookies! Cheers to you, Pete! So this morning I shall start the process, it will be cookie central here this morning...counters full of fresh sugar cookies on this rainy morning.:) pics to follow...

Lovin' From the Mug

" Good afternoon from my counter!" says this friendly little cup of cheer. Nestled under that pile o' whip is a butter toffee cup of joe with hazelnut cream. mmmmmmmm..

It may not be Friday yet, but this keeps things promising in the world of cheer up.:)

Imagine how this photo will be when I have my dreamy black counter tops (some day).

Cardinal Game With the Boys

View from our seats :) I love that Arch!

Me & my Boys

We had a great day, perfect, cool weather for Jack's 1st ever time to the ball park. Amazingly we lasted 3 whole innings in the seats before we got a case of the squirms. We loaded the boys full of blue cotton candy and they snuggled in for some good ol' fashioned baseball. Jack was even yelling "Charge!" at the most appropriate times.:)

I enjoyed the day with my little Cardinals birds. I love this picture for obvious reasons, but mostly if you look closely Parker is holding both of my hands, just on his own doing.:) This makes a Mama smile.:0)

Big Muscles But Also, Big Hearts

Just when you've lost yourself in the rough and tumble of boys, witnessing their countless attempts at wrestling, couch jumping, monster truck toy crashing a brilliant break through! Had to share, this is too good to be true. Today, a normal Weds. after lunch, the boys are loudly playing in the other room and I am emptying the kitchen trash. As I pull the very full kitchen trash bag from the can and lift the can with it, it suddenly drops onto my 2 smallest of unsuspecting toes. The pain that results from this is almost in fathomable! haha. I yelp and go hopping across the floor and what to my wondering eyes appear..two wide eyed little boys, stopped dead in their tracks! Now what is funny is that my youngest who just turns 2, he's hanging out in just a diaper mind you, comes running over to me "mommy, k?" "Mommy OK?" he's asking. He then rubs me on the shoulder to console me and sits in my lap to hug me.:) I was flattered, all my work of consoling them when they crash is starting to set in? Nah..but then, Mr. Jack goes one step further. He goes into the kitchen, sees the trashcan out and the cabinet door still open where it usually resides. He grabs the can (that's every bit as large as him) and GRUNTS as he flexes his baby muscles to pick it up and places it back into the cabinet, closes door! I couldn't believe my eyes..takin' care of his Mama! What a gentleman! More than the hugs and shoulder rubbing, I think that grunt he let out and seeing him lift that ginormous thing in Pampers was my favorite moment of it all. *sigh..I truly do love my boys and all of their "moments." :)