March 13::2013

Just some things to jot down... Yesterday I was driving down the road talking to Ty. When I got off the phone Will said; "I can guess who that was. Dad!" I agreed it was and he replied, "Know how I know? Dad doesn't make you laugh. You always talk low [in a low tone, not like talking down to him ;-)] to him." Well it made me stop and think I need to change how our marriage looks to our kids. Ty does make me laugh and makes every day a happy day. Kate, the other night, was playing in her room with an imaginary friend. I asked her the name of her imaginary friend. "Jokie Man" she told me. "Him wears a cowboy hat." What three year old girl comes up with imaginary friends like that?! She makes every day so entertaining!

Feb 22::2013

The gang (Oh-No-No, Manna, and Zatch) helped Tyler move appliances and they made a mess of the kitchen. Baby was very upset and said "you perfectly made a mess with all this stuff. I so frustrated." After a few words from dad she said, "I sorry guys. I cooler now." She makes life so entertaining! In sadder news, she now says "ice tream" instead of "ice imr" for ice cream. I miss those cute little phrases.

Jan 10::2013

Will woke up with a swollen red eyelid, and fearing pink eye, I kept him home. On errand day. Stupid me. It was a long, rough day of running here and there and it took a bit to come up with a "best". But I've actually come up with two. While they were waiting for me at WPBS, Will convinced Baby to get in my seat and buckle her Barney into her seat. They were both laughing so hard at their own antics who could be mad! Then later Tyler and I were in the shop and they decided to come out. I happened to come in when Will was trying helping Kate put a coat on. I love how considerate he is becoming as he grows.

Jan 5::2013

PBR with uncles and the kids! Fun, and late, night at the arena. Good times!

Jan 4::2013

Early mornings with school and playing catch up on New Year's Eve late night made it a good day to nap with Kate in the afternoon. I love how happy it made her. And it was pretty nice to take a long restful nap too!

Jan 3::2013

The kids have been asking to sleep in the guest room bed lately. I love hearing them laugh and play before falling asleep. Once asleep I can't resist peeking in and seeing the cuddled up with their "soft doggie" (Will) and "Char-Char" doggie (Kate).

Jan 2::2103

Will's first day back to school after his very first Christmas break. It was hard to see him go, but when he leaned forward from the backseat and asked for a hug before getting out to run to the bus, it made my day. Heck, maybe even my week. He so rarely shows affection without being asked that it was a true treasure.