An appeal

At our table, before eating dinner, we always say grace and give thanks for our food. Last night it went pretty normal - very informal, we all just go around the table as we have things to add, in no particular order, until nobody else has anything.

Last night followed our same tradition, and went something like this:

"Thank you God for this good food. And thank you for the baby in Mommy's tummy. And keep Daddy safe on his drive tomorrow. Please keep Mommy and my kids safe on the flight tomorrow. Please help Charlie to sleep past 6:00, and help Mommy be happy if he doesn't."

Just as I thought we were done and ready to say "Amen," Kailyn threw out her last plea. It's one that she made once before to the offending party, but apparently her problem wasn't solved and she is appealing to the Higher Power.

"Please help Daddy stay out of my bathroom so I can still use it without getting sick. Please. Amen."

Mother's Day

Yesterday I was listening to a talk show geared at giving kids some ideas about what to get mom for Mother's Day. One that really stuck with me for some reason was a mom of two that really really really just wanted a day of peace and quiet at a hotel. It didn't have to be nice at all, no spa needed, just a private room all by herself.


Now don't get me wrong. I look forward to my peace and quiet as much as the next mom - I mean who doesn't lock the door and savor that long, hot shower each (hopefully) day? But that's not quite what I would ask for on Mother's Day. Nope. I want my kids jumping all over me and singing and playing while I do "mommy" sorts of things.


Like give them lots and lots of kisses. So many, in fact, that my husband, possibly out of fear that I might devour them, told me that I am like a little sucker fish.While this brought funny images to my mind, really, I feel more like this:

A big, round, puffed up blow fish.

Peek A Boo

An easy way to stay entertained, I'd say. Charlie LOVES to play games and laugh and Peek-A-Boo has come back around as his favorite lately.

Among other things that totally and completely crack Charlie up these days, "no" seems to also be a favorite. I am not really sure what to do about this; the sterner you say it, the harder he laughs. Luckily he's not really into anything that's too bad, but I'd like him to learn what it means before he does!

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He's such a tease, too. The other day, he had a paper that he started to put into his mouth, and of course, I told him "no," and pulled his hand down. He was laughing sooooo hard that it got to the point that no noise was even coming out of him. He would turn his head, but look at me and slowly bring it to his mouth, waiting for me to tell him "no" so he could throw his hands up and laugh. And, really, what can you do but laugh with him? I love watching their individuality and personality come out.

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On a total side note: you may have heard me from time to time complain about my husband sleeping like a starfish. No kidding. Arms out, legs out - just like a star. He's lucky that I usually sleep on my side and pretty much stay in the same spot all night, or one of us would probably have to go (from the bed, that is). Anyways, I noticed something that gave me cause to laugh so hard that no noise came out. See if you can see what did it for me...

Big Girl School

Kailyn may get to go to the "big kid school" next year! Not as a kindergartner, of course, but they have a fabulous preschool program that we are trying to get her in to.

She is so excited that she had her outfit for the screening, jewelry and shoes included, picked out two days early! It was a brief glimpse into the future as I walked with her, hand in hand, four houses up the street to the front door of the school. I can't believe that time has gone so quickly and this is my last school year with her at home.

We won't know for sure until fall, but I have a really good feeling about it. The teacher is great, and I think that it will be a good head start for Kailyn to get to know the school and some of the teachers and kids prior to starting kindergarten, especially since she will start a little younger than most kiddos. The program is a couple of hours each day, and the kids get to do fun activities like gym, library time, and music.

I'm likin the new tune!

No dancin' tune for Charlie this morning... and although he did wake up at precisely 5:11 again, he wasn't happy and cheerful and didn't really seem ready to start the day. So, I gave him his pacifier and held him until his breathing slowed.... and he went back to sleep for almost 2 1/2 more hours! I woke up a VERY happy mama at 7:37. Hallelujah!!!!