Friday, September 17, 2010

I wanna remember....

Critter has been cracking me up lately with things he is saying. He keeps saying things and I think I need to document them so I don't forget....well I forget! So...here are some things that have come out of his mouth that I just don't want to forget:

~ Critter comes running "Look at my face".
(Me) " Buddy, why is there marker on your face?"
"Pumpkin did it"
(Me) "Why did Pumpkin color on your face Critter?"
"Because Pumpkin is a mood"

~ Critter comes running (again) "Momma, play a game with me?"
(Me) "Sure buddy, what game do you want to play?"
"The Potato Chip Game"
(Me) "I don't think I know that game buddy"
"Yes you do"
(Me) "Nope, I don't think I know a Potato Chip Game"
"Yes, when Nanny and Papa here we all play it!"
....referring to One Potato, Two Potato game we played! :)

~ Talking with Nanny on the phone "Okay, love you, see you in a bit"

~ Anytime I try clothes on or look at new things in a store "Momma, you are beautiful/Momma, that is beautiful" How can I resist a reaction like that! :)

I know there are more, but I really want to remember these right now...plus these are all I can remember right now!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Happy Anniversary...

Happy Anniversary dear Husband, even though you don't read this blog! :) It was been 8 wonderful years since we stood in a church in front of family, friends and God. Life is completely crazy these days, but together we can get through each day with a smile....at least most days with a smile! :) I did not think it was possible, but I love you more today than the day we were married. You are my best friend. Things don't seem real until you know about them. I know this year we get to celebrate by staying home and having dinner, but we are still together. One day we will have plenty of time to have peaceful dinners, but for now I am glad we get to enjoy our chaotic home and meals. There is no one else I would rather be exhausted with at the end of the day. I love you so much...
Happy Anniversary my love!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Remembering today...

Today is one of those days where it is hard to not stop and remember what happened 9 years ago. I don't think anyone can forget where they were this day, watching the news and worrying about what was going on.
For years I have wanted to go downtown near us and see this Healing Field. It is a field filled with a flag for each person who is no longer with us due to the tragedy of this day. There were flags with yellow ribbons to signify the first responders who died trying to save others.
Each time I think about today, I can not help but think about Hubby. I finally asked him today the question I knew the answer to, but never actually asked. I asked if he would have been one of those who went down to help even on a day off or even if we were visiting that city. Of course he said yes he would. I knew the answer since that day, but somehow the answer still stopped me. I think of all the people who are left here to remember those loved ones. I can not help but especially think of the first responders families. If we lived closer to these tragedies, I could be one of those left behind after a hero went back in the building. But, this is why Hubby is who he is, he runs in to the dangerous situation when everyone else is running out. This is why we can be safe in our world with men and women out there doing the jobs others do not want to do...
We got to go together to this with Critter. He did not understand, but thought it was "awesome". There are few other words to describe the feeling of walking though and seeing a physical representation of the lives lost.

May God bless the souls still fighting, protecting us and running into the burning buildings instead of away from them...

Thursday, September 9, 2010

A fun day at Nanny & Papa's...

The 4 of us went up to my parent's house the last weekend of August to celebrate my dad's birthday. It was warm and we got to go swimming twice. This summer was so busy we did not get up to their house as much as last summer. This was probably the last weekend to have the kids swim up there. It was such a fun day of swimming, not napping :), eating and playing. I know we had a good time, and I think my parents did as well!
Pumpkin is now even more of a fish than ever. She LOVES to swim. She can hold her breath way to long for her momma's comfort and swim all around the pool. She does not like regular goggles for the water. She likes these...
She does not like water going up her nose, so she likes these. I just love her in them! She looks...well it is hard to describe! I have a feeling pictures like these might become bribery pictures later in life :)
Our princess tomboy! That is the best way to describe our girl. She was running and leaping off of the pool ledge. Eventually both Nanny and her momma had to go inside because we were spoiling the fun being worried about cracked skulls. She was getting some good height on the jumps though. This was her attempt at a Can Opener jump...she almost had it!
Critter would not keep his ear plugs in this time. He is getting like his sister and not liking them. I am hoping his tubes fall out by next summer so he does not need to wear them and I don't have to fight with him to wear them! But...no ear plugs did not stop his fun! :) He was loving his time in the water. I struggle to throw him like this now since he has gotten so big, not quite sure how hubby did it!

My parent's got the kids bikes for their house. She got them for $5 each, so even if they don't use them a ton it is worth it. My dad went to get the mail, and Critter had to go with him. I have such vivid memories of riding my bike with my dad, this picture just brings me back. I am glad he gets to help his grandson as well!

The reason we went up there...
It was a great day to celebrate my dad and spend some nice family time together. Pumpkin had the idea to put golf balls on the cake. I love that she knows her grandparents so well! Days like this just make me so happy...

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

A special day for my girl...

I got to go to Pumpkin's class 2 weeks ago (yes, I realize I am a bit behind...but I am trying to be okay with that!). It was Green Eggs and Ham day! I thought how fun when the teacher asked for parent volunteers to make Green Eggs and Ham. Of course it made me happy to do this for her class. I am glad I spoke up to help, because no other parents helped by making anything. That of course made me sad...but I won't get started on that!
I was a little nervous telling Pumpkin I was coming to her class to help out. I never know if she is in a mommy mood or an "I really don't want you around" mood. Let me tell you the teenage years will not be fun around here, especially if she gets moody like her momma! :) But...to my surprise, she was excited for me to come! My heart was just so happy :)
Luckily it was on a day when Hubby was home, so I made up 3 dozen green eggs and ham and brought them to her class. I was impressed with her teacher before, but even more so after being there just a little bit. I dished up plates for all the kids while they finished up work. Not one of them got up and came over to me! That is pretty impressive in a Kindergarten class. They were quite and just working. It was really amazing to see my girl sitting at her table, working and just being grown up!
She of course would not look at me for the picture! I could only make the eggs this green. Something was just wrong about putting more food coloring in to make them really green. I know the kids would have loved it, but it just looked gross to me! :)
This is her table she sits at during the day. The little boy on the left is the one she likes to talk to during the "too long rest time". She kids were so cute eating their food. I got lots of thank yous and this is good! Since they read the story that morning, everyone tried it just like Sam in the book. It is cute too, since now when i drop her off all the kids know me as 'Pumpkin's mom". I love it!


I think it is so special I get to help out in her class. It is something I have looked forward to for a really long time.