something to think about

I saw this today and really liked it.

You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.

(Eleanor Roosevelt)

Growing up too fast

Luke is almost 5 months and is making my head spin. It is hard to watch him grow up because I feel that I don't have as much time to cherish his little achievments since I'am so busy with everything else going on. He started eating cereal, which he hated at first and is now loving. He is smiling and laughing and LOVES to be held. He sat up today for a minute or longer on his own and decided that he loves trains. Stop growing!

I have so many friends that are talented photographers. My friend Mary wanted to come and take some pictures of Luke. Here are a couple that I thought were cute.

The other kids loved their saucers to play in. Luke is no exception.

Here is Luke sitting up for the first time.

Luke has not been fond of tummy time. He normally lasts about 2 minutes and then wants to be done. Today I found his interest. He layed on his tummy for about 15 minutes and watched Thomas the train go around the track.

First day of school

WOW! I can't believe that the first week of school has already flown by. Maddie started first grade this year and is loving school already. She seems to like her teacher and is excited to be seeing old friends and meeting new ones. My little social butterfly has mentioned that her teacher has already had to tell her to quiet her voice and stop talking-it might be a long year in that department. Anyway, Jake and Luke have adjusted as well, not having her to play with. Jake pretends to go to dinosaur school-which he made up himself-and loves to eat his lunch out of his lunch box like his sister. I'am hoping to spend some time with Jake and teach him his letters and numbers which he seems to be interested in, but can't seem to get him to sit long enough to do anything. Maybe I should think about having school on his skateboard?!

Choosing the first day of school outfit was very important to her. This is what she chose.

Getting ready to walk out the door on the first morning. Can't believe I wasn't late. Jake was upset that he wasn't able to go to school.
Maddie in her first day of class. She knew one of the kids at her table so that made her feel a little more at ease.

Maddie turns 6

Maddie had a great 6th birthday. She started out the day with her choice of breakfast-cinnamon rolls. We then hung out and got ready for her girlfriends to come over and party! Maddie wanted an art party, so when everyone arrived they had a sketch pad and some crayons waiting for them. The girls colored, did a painting project, and beaded a friendship braclet. Then it was time for dessert. Madison decided that she wanted to have everyone make their own sundaes instead of cake, and no one was sad about that. Maddie chose M&M's, chocolate and caramel sauce, sprinkles, bananas, whip cream and cherries. I think sugar high was an understatement.

After the party we went to Red Robin for dinner-something Maddie asks for every year. We had a great time and she seemed to enjoy the day a lot.

Ice cream anyone?

Eating her birthday sundae