First Day of School

I can not believe I have almost two year old who goes to school!  There were no tears, except by me as soon as I got to the privacy of my car,  and he wanted "more" when I went to pick him up. Of course, I was there at 11:30 not 12:00 to watch him play outside with all his little friends.  He had a smile on his face as he was playing basketball and going down the slide.  I hope this continues as the school year is long.  I am at a lost to do with three hours for two days a week without my little partner in crime.  I am sure as I get use to leaving him it will be easier to fill my few hours of quiet.  I did enjoy a Starbucks  while browsing for something new to read, and shopped the clearance rack at Nordstroms.  This might be alright for both of us.  A little down time for me and learning new things for my little man!

All  ready to go!

"Bye Mommy"

Already playing!

Just an ordinary morning!

We took Sam to Build a Bear and he fell in love with the stroller..not the bears... but the stroller.  After a fight to get out we headed off to Toys R Us to purchase a stroller!  Sam loves it.   Yesterday, he wanted to take bear for a walk.  Yes, he is n a k e d.  Just another ordinary morning!

Cooking

Sam loves to cook and I love to make cupcakes, a match made in heaven!  Despite a few egg shells he did fabulous.  He put the ingredients in the mixer,  put the wrappers in the pan, helped scoop, frosted, and put sprinkles on.   He was so proud and so was I!  I look forward to making them again with him.  If you need cupcakes just let us know! 

"Here Mommy try it" 

This cupcake decorating is serious business.

"I am going to be a big brother!"

Big brother!  Our birthmom is due in November. Please keep us in your prayers!

Phrases

Sam is surprising me with all the new phrases he is saying and I don't want to forget them.
* Murphy, not a choice.
*  Mommy hold you.
* "Sam, where is Daddy?" "He golfing." 
* His little friend is Jack and when Sam is having a rough day he will tell me he needs "his Jack".
* Driving to our friends house he will ask me if I need coffee.
*  Murphy come here.
* What is going on here?
*  I did it!
*While driving I heard him talking to his cars and he said, "stop it." I am not proud of that one!
* Diaper off
* Love you
* Daddy, you start the edger or lawnmower
* It's good
* Cheers!
* I might like it
* I call Papa (usually when he is mad at me)
* I need Murphy
* I row, row (wants to go swimming)
*What's that?
* I eat it
* Where it go?

You know you are a Mommy when...

... you know of the name of the goldfish on  Sesame Street but have to Google Amy Winehouse after the news of her passing.

... dinner is the whole date not just the start of the date

... you go to dinner with another couple and see them at afterwards at Target buying the same thing....diapers of course!

... sleeping in is 7:00 am because usually you are up at 6:00.

...anything after 11 pm is going to bed late

... relaxing at home with your little family is better than a fancy night out

....dressing up means putting on something besides yoga pants

...cleaning out your truck means finding three sippy cups (gross!), a pair of socks, six toys, a half chewed granola bar, a swim bag with a swimsuit, and Cookie Monster.

...watching a Daddy taking his wailing son out of  a grocery store makes your realize we have all been there and if you have not you will be.

...watching your husband, who you have loved all along, read a story, golf, play trucks or take him out of the day makes you love him even more, which you never thought possible.  

....having a day to myself makes me a better Mommy

...hearing your son say, "love you" makes your heart melt

...even on the most difficult days it is the best job I have ever had or will have.

Today I believe...

Today I believe being a Mommy to a toddler is the best job! Exhausting at the end of the day but oh so much fun...most days! 

Today I believe watching Sam hold a baby brings tears to my eyes.

Today little guy  can melt any bad day!

Today I believe that there  having a day off makes me a better Mom.

Today I believe watching Sam run down the huge hill makes me giggle with delight.

Today I believe seeing Jen makes me realize no matter how long it has been since we have seen each other there is nothing better than great friends, long hugs, and watching our children, who we both waited for so long, play together!

Today I believe cooking with Sam makes a huge mess but cooking has never been so much fun!