Happy Mother's Day

Five random things that I love about my mom...

1. Laughing together about the stuff we've done in the past is my absolute favorite thing to do with her
2. She tells me that whatever I bake is the best she's ever had...even if it isn't.
3. My boys are totally in love with her and she with them
4. She'll tell me how great I look, even when I look like a ragamuffin
5. She understands me better than anyone else

Love ya mom!

Shh...shh...secret agent

Nathan has always been very fascinated with spy's and anyone who has to sneak around to catch the bad guys.

When he was three years old he started sneaking around the house saying "shh...shh...secret agent" and spying on us. It always cracked me up because here he is trying to be sly and quiet but he's making so much noise by singing this little theme song.

He has recently recruited a number 2 for backup and recon missions. Nathan taught Brandon their theme song yesterday and today they have went on a few missions together. Now I hear "shh...shh..secret" in Brandons little but not so quiet voice followed by Nathan finishing up their phrase "agent".

I love it.

Bubbles...bubbles...pop...pop...pop

Brandon loves bubbles.

Blowing bubbles in the backyard.

Blowing bubbles in his chocolate milk.

Taking baby bubble baths are his favorite evening activity.

He loves everything that looks like bubbles too.

Balloons.

The fuzzy dandelions that blow in the wind.

Bubble gum bubbles.

Rain drops racing down the windows.

Everything reminds him of bubbles.

His perfectly round cheeks remind me of bubbles.
Both sets of them!

10 Things

10 things I know to be true:

1. Life is better with kids
2. Love takes on another meaning when you have kids
3. Belly laughs are the best
4. Wet fish lip kisses make me smile
5. Baking with my boys takes twice as long, but is twice the fun
6. Watching kids discover new things makes me feel like a kid again
7. There is no such thing as "quiet time" in my house
8. Grandparents rock
9. Dandelions look fabulous is crystal vases
10. The dishes can wait until tomorrow

Bowling Balling

Nathan's first field trip was yesterday. They got to go "bowling balling" as he calls it. I tagged along as a chaperon and had such a blast. Nathan and 3 of his friends were my responsibility. I didn't loose anyone and no one got hurt...mission accomplished.
After getting everyone laced up in their snazzy neon bowling shoes off we went to launch a 6 pound ball down a slippery lane. Nathan was the first one to figure out why we said "don't go past this line" pointing to the line at the beginning of the lane. He took a few steps past the like and busted his butt. "Wow, that is slippery! You weren't joking!"
All of the kids had their own technique of getting the ball down the lane. One would walk up to the line and gently push the ball. It would slowly roll and barely tap the pins hard enough to fall over. Another one of the girls would toss it like a basketball and it would bounce a time or two. Nathan tried a few different ways and finally decided that if he would stand sideways and throw it he could knock down the same three pins every time. And the other boy in our group would run and scream then launch the ball like a rocket down the lane. I laughed so hard I cried.
We all had such a great time bowling balling the afternoon away.

My Futures So Bright...

Wasup?

Like my new shades? I'm rockin' the latest Power Rangers line and my lil' bro is chillin' with Mickey Mouse.

Mommy really hooked us up this year. Last year I had to squint all summer long while we cruised the hood. Neighborhood that is.

Well peeps, it's my bedtime and I need to go wash behind my ears before we read our bedtime story.

Peace!

Over 30

I'm now considered "over 30." I don't like that. Turning 30 did not bother me at all, but now that I'm over 30 it is starting to sting.
I'm 31...ouch. See it hurts a little, like taking off a band-aid.
Even though this birthday hurt a tiny bit it was still a good day. I made the most yummy oatmeal cookie pancakes that I slathered in butter and drowned with maple syrup. Brian gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers every shade of pink. The boys sang Happy Birthday all day long which was really cute. I got calls from friends and family wishing me well. And my parents treated me to a steak dinner and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
It took the edge off.
Tomorrow I will be 31 years old plus 1 day. I'm going to wake up early, run off the pancakes, steak and strawberry shortcake, smell my flowers and kiss my kids. Life goes on but I think next year I'm going to turn the clock back and turn 30 again.