Oliver started school

Oliver started Pre-K this year! He was (and still is) so excited about going to school. It doesn't seem possible that he is this big.

He loves school. Getting him to talk about it is another thing. At the end of each week his teacher sends home a newsletter of what they learned throughout the week and what will be going on the following week.

Me: Oliver, what did you do in school today?

Oliver: I don't know. We didn't do anything.

Me: Nothing? Come on, I want to hear about your day.

Oliver: Well, you can hear about it when you read my paper.

I swear this child is too smart for his own good.

Birthday Manners

My heart melted and skipped a beat last week.

So little man Renny had his 2nd birthday party the other day. We were all gathered around the table singing happy birthday to him.

His little face was so precious smiling at everyone knowing he was the center of attention.

After we finished singing, Renny looked around and very cheerfully said, "thank you".

These Moments

Oliver and Renny both had birthdays. Oliver is now 4 and Renny is 2. On Sundays, Renny now goes to children's church, similar to Sunday school. Oliver started morning pre-k. I can't believe how fast time flies. It seems like yesterday they were born. Sometimes I wish time would stand still.

Over the past few months I've been really trying to take in the time I have with my family. Usually I feel so rushed that I forget to just breathe and cherish these moments. One day I will look at my kids and they will be taller than me and my husband's hair will be gray (actually I noticed one the other day). Before I know it they won't care if I kiss them goodnight or lay next to them until they fall asleep. One day they won't want me to cut up their food or dance with them in the family room. I don't want to look back and have regrets. I'm sure I will have some, but I really want to be content with the kind of mom I was. I also want Peter to think I have been a pretty awesome wife. Even though I'll never be a master of the laundary (because no matter how hard I try the clothes just keep piling), I want to feel like I have been a good wife.

So while my kids are testing my patience or my husband is throwing acorns at my head (don't ask), I need to step back and remember there was a time when I prayed to God for these moments. He gave them to me and now it's time to treasure them.

Glad you're home

This is my 19 month old Renny's new thing he does when I get home from work.

He will either already be sitting on the couch or run and sit on it.  He will then look up at me, give the couch a good ole pat and say, seeet (sit) mommy.

He's so precious!

Proof people like beans

Pretty obvious I have boy!

Oliver: Daddy, Wesley (Oliver's best friend) doesn't like beans and I do. Is that good?

Shawn: Yes that's good.

Oliver: Why doesn't he like them?

Shawn: I don't know... maybe he does. How do you know he doesn't like them?

Oliver: Well I never hear his farts.

Mexicans

Where I'm from we have a meal that you can order at any ball game or cook at any house. It is called a "mexican". It is basically grounded hamburger with onions and ketchup on a bun.

I took Oliver to a doctors appointment and we were sitting together amongst other patients. Oliver brought his toy dirt bikes and four-wheelers to play with. We were pretending to go to his friend's house with them.

Me: Alright Oliver, where are we heading to?

Oliver: Let's head over to Daniel's house.

Me: Okay. What are we going to do there?

Oliver: Well it's lunch time and were gonna go and eat some mexicans!

I glanced up realizing how it sounded and noticed a few eyes making contact with mine.

I just kept looking down.

I'm Thirsty

Oliver: Mommy, I need some juice. I'm soooooo thirsty.

Me: You do? Ok.

Oliver: And I need a hug.

(climbs on the couch with me and snuggles with me)

Me: Aw ok I love hugs from you.

Oliver: Because you're sooo cute!