30 Days of Giving Thanks

Hat tip to my bff Meg for this idea.  I'm totally ripping it off, but immitation is the most sincere form of flattery right?  I can't say that October was the best month I've ever had, so now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the things that I'm truly thankful for.

First and foremost, I get to spend every day with the three cutest boys in the world.  They all make me laugh and smile everyday (not every minute of everyday, but at least once a day).  Graham constantly amazes me with the things he knows and says.  He is so smart!  PJ has the most infectious laugh you'll ever hear.  He is so observant and curious, he doesn't say much yet, but I bet when he does start he'll come out with some amazing things too.  And Ryan.  I'm not sure why God made me wait so long to find him, possibly to appreciate him all that much more.  He is the most amazing husband and father.  Some would say a saint for putting up with me and my crazy ways.  He supports me in everything that I do and I can never thank him enough.

Melt My Heart

There are times when I want to strangle my new two year old.  I have no one to blame but myself since he is an emotional copy of me AND as his parents I am responsible for molding his behavior.  However, this morning was something that I want to remember for a long long time.  Ryan went to wake him up and see if he wanted a shower and he said "no thank you" and he stayed in a bed.  A few minutes later I heard him yelling throught he monitor "mooommmmmyyy".  When I got upstairs he said "mommy, LAY DOWN" in the sternest 2 year old voice he could muster.  Since PJ had been up since 6:15 and was now securely in his highchair with some "krispies" I was not going to argue with G, i could use a few more minutes of sleep.  When I got in bed with him, he scooched over as close as he possibly could to me, nestled his head under my neck and just laid there.  He didn't say anything, just laid still, which is a miracle all on its own.  I rubbed his head and asked if he was feeling okay, then he looked at me, put his hand on my cheek and said "I love you mommy" and my heart melted.

Looks Who's 2!!!

I can hardly believe that 2 years ago today I was holding a "tiny" baby boy in my arms.    The past two years have been an amazing journey for Ryan and I. We are so very lucky to have a healthy, [usually] very happy, smart, friendly, funny 2 year old.

Daddy and Graham on the way to school!

Next time I'll put the name and number a little higher!