Just a poem I wrote for all you mommys

A little encouragement to mommys of young children...

The Mommy Thought Bubble:

They wake up at 6:00 crying
there's a spill on the floor
by 10:00 in the morning

(you think) you can't take anymore

Every plead that they make

is made in a whine

you heat up your coffee

for the 20th time

There are dishes from breakfast

and some from last night

you step in the playroom

to break up a fight

There's a diaper to change

and laundry to do

there won't be a moment

in the day left for you

But you take a deep breath

turn and see one child smile

and then in that moment

it is all made worthwhile

So you pull out the vaccum

put in a CD

and know that there's nowhere

you could be more happy

There've been so many moments

and so many times

that bring peace and joy

and laughter to your life

There are crayon colored drawings

you can't buy at the store

and tiny little shoes

lined up by the door

There might be handprints

on the mirrors
and legos on the floor

but these children of yours

you couldn't love more!

So open a window

to let in some fresh air

and watch them play in the yard

with the sun in their hair

cause their shoes will get bigger

the Legos disapear

But these moments and memories

to your heart will be dear!

Mommy and Me Day

After Carson was born I started something with my daughter: Mommy and Me Day! It's just a day out with mommy alone ...for one on one quality time (Granny watches Carson). I've only done this with Calista so far because Carson is still a little young to enjoy it (lol). I take her out shopping, buy her a few things, get a treat: like ice cream, and share some special fun together. This past thursday was our second Mommy and Me Day. The first one was back in March, but I never posted pics of it...so the second slideshow below is from our first Mommy and Me Day. She still remembers our first one and still talks about what we did...especially the ice cream part and the train ride!

Mommy and Me Day June 2008:

Mommy and Me Day back in March 2008:

P.S. Today is my Sissy's Birthday! Happy 21st Kayla!

Getting So Big!

Well I pulled out his little 0-3 month tuxedo again to get a few more pictures before he gets any bigger...and they probably will be the last pictures, because he is growing out of it. Sob, sob! He's growing up so fast! He is three and a half months now. Anyway I could not believe just how cute this one turned out! What a little charmer!

So I think I should update everyone on Carson. He's holding his head up like a pro and can sit up for like two seconds. He's making all kinds of cute little cooing sounds and baby babbling. If you talk to him he will respond and he has been all smiles lately. He is grabbing and reaching for toys and stuff and he's got that hand-to-mouth thing down. Not to mention he has become very observant: checking out all the stuff around him.

Below here are two pictures taken back in April...on the same day as the picture of Calista and the ponies at our friends' house in the county.