Breakfast in Bed!

I can't even stand how cute this is!!!

L surprised me this morning and brought me breakfast in bed!! Love the tray and all!

Miracle

Yesterday, I finally met and held my cousin's little baby. Upon meeting her, a rush of emotions overcame me and tears poured from my eyes. I was holding one of God's miracles!! C was born at 24 weeks gestational age. She weighed just over one pound. At her young age she has endured more obstacles then some do in a lifetime. She is just beautiful. A picture of perfection with determination and courage! Every now and then I have a moment when I can feel God's presence and see Him. Looking into this small baby's big, brown eyes, you can see God and all of His greatness!!!

A Normal "Bedtime Routine"

After a very busy day of school, homework, activities, dinner on the go somewhere in between it all, we finally arrived home ready for our "bedtime routine". I was flying solo tonight, so I told the big kids, "Shower and jammies and then we will do dessert and read a book!" Everyone got ready and was enjoying dessert!! I decided it would be a great time to put S to sleep and then come back down for our chapters of "The Magic Tree House"! Of course, just when you think everything is going perfectly, a fight breaks out!! "He stole my sticker....he ripped mine, I wanted it first, etc. (get the idea!)." So I calmly took the stickers away and proceeded back up the stairs with the baby. Just then L. lets out a huge ROAR to me!!! He starts lecturing me (while screaming!) that he should have the stickers and somewhere in there told me I was "THE MEANEST MOTHER EVER!!!" Good thing I have tough skin!! I promptly said, "no book tonight, get to bed now!" and he was beside himself! Now he was upset about not reading (which is part of his homework) and he continues to yell at me (while I am putting S to sleep-poor baby). This crying continues of course because he is so tired and just needs to sleep. Ahhhhh, I'm tired!! Why does bedtime always have to be a struggle? Sometimes I think it would be easier just to let them stay up all night, just so I don't have to go through this nightly routine, which seems so simple, but at times ends up a complete disaster!!!

KikibOnan

How cute is this shirt that my BFF made for S!!! I love it!! She is working on more for the guys for Christmas presents! They are handmade by my friend and her sister with love. You can get lots of designs, letters and numbers too! Great gifts for birthdays or holidays!! Get yours at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6475045&order=&section_id=&page=1

It's Hockey Time!!

Hockey Season is upon us!! The boys have their first game tomorrow at 11 am. They can't wait!! They had practice this morning at 7:30 am and tomorrow at 6:30 am and then their game at 11! Yes, welcome to HOCKEY!! Luckily, Dad is a coach and loves playing just as much as the kids do, so he does most of the hockey practices. The boy love it, and I can't wait to see them play!!

Back to School Night

We went to L class tonight! He is going to have a great year! He has a very sweet teacher. Lots of energy and enthusiam for her job!
This is the letter L wrote to us (it says mom, because he thought C would still be travelling). He left it at his seat for us to find tonight! :

In case you can't read/decipher it:

Welcome to my seat mom,

I like fun games in P.E. I like centers. I have a favorite center it is the game centers. We have class pets they are hermit crabs. We have two. We are learning about science.

We are learning about weather. I like the books. I like tooth tally. I like my job the door holder.

I think this is too cute!!

Out of the Mouth...

L told me the jacket I wanted him to wear to school today looked, "HIDEOUS"!! Seriously, that's what he told me!! Have a great Monday!