Kindergarten Graduation

                         
Scarlett just finished her last day of kindergarten. Nothing reminds me of the passing of time like the start or end of the school year. I wish time would slow down. I feel this constant tug at my heart whenever I am reminded of just how fast this wonderful stage of life has gone. With that said, it has been such a fun and fast year!! Scarlett loved her class, making friends, and going to al the school festivities. I loved having her home in the afternoons to keep us all company and entertain Alice. We will sure miss her next year when goes all day.

Her graduation was adorable and I could hear her sing the songs for days before. She loved to practice all her songs for me in the afternoons when Jack would take his nap. She was so excited to get her diploma and have cupcakes after. I love this sweet girl!! She has such a vivid imagination and loves to play with her siblings. I love that Scarlett always stops to smell the pretty flowers and can find anything!! She is always coming home with little treasures. I hope she knows how much her family loves her!

Spring Soccer 2016

                   

The girls really wanted to play soccer this year so I moved Alice up a year and put her and Scarlett together. I wish I could say Alice rose to the challenge but she struggled. It was a good learning experience for her but she didn't really understand the rules or enjoy all the running. She did love going to practice, feeling big, wearing the uniform, and getting the post game treat. Scarlett on the other hand excelled!! She is so fast and coordinated and the other players always under estimate her because she is small. But she is aggressive and really gets in there to get the ball. She has only scored a couple goals but is a great defender! And Jack... he just caused problems and always ran onto the field to get the ball. I can't tell you how many times he almost got trampled but he still loved being the team mascot.   With the minivan, three kids, soccer gear, giant mom bag I am officially a soccer mom! Great season Sharks!

Jackson 18 Months

Jack is such a joy to watch grow and explore. I love his sweet smile and blue eyes. When he looks at me my heart just melts and I have to squeeze his chubby legs. Our whole family adores Jack and he never goes a minute without a hug, squeeze or kiss. In the last couple of weeks he has started to say all sorts of words and though they sound like gibberish I can understand them. His sweet voice is adorable and the girls and I try to get him to talk all day. 

What He Says

- Hi, Bye

-Done

- Ball

- thank you

- Whoa

- shoe

-nose

-baby 

This is what I love: when he kisses his baby doll goodnight, when he leans his cheek against my mouth requesting a kiss,when he points to his nose and ears and then points to mine, when he gives me a high five and fist pump, when he gets upset when I don't give him the whole bag (chocolate chips, craisens, chips eat), when he blows me a kiss. My favorite thing these days is how happy he is to see me after nursery or the gym day care. He drops all his toys and just runs to me and then gives me kisses. Oh I love it!! 

This is what Jack loves: to play outside, throw balls, put on his "pack pack", feed himself, put on shoes, climb on everything, be rocked to sleep every night, read books, get into the girls jewelry box, build with duple blocks, play baby dolls,

First day of nursery!!

Mothers Day 2016

"Being a Mother isn't  a job. It's who someone is. It's who I am. You can quite a job but you can never quite being a mother. I am a mother forever. Mothers are never off the clock; mothers are never on vacation. Being a mother redefines us, reinvents us, destroys and rebuilds us."

"You are the one person that can give you children a happy mother."

In my 30 years of experiencing life motherhood has been my greatest, hardest, and most rewarding adventure!! Scarlett, Alice, and Jack help me to be the very best version of myself. I am the mother I am today because of those that have paved the road for me. How could I mother if I did not have a mother or grandmother? How could I understand how fast the years go if I didn't have sisters that are one step ahead and leading me by example? I feel so eternally grateful for all the wonderful women in my life that offer support, love, and selflessness. I feel buoyed up by their example and guiding light!! Happy Mothers Day