We had fun- the kids ate popcorn and cookies for dinner. Two of Grace's favorite things. Its what she requested, so I let it slide. Then a slice of cake, Skype with Gramma and Papa Steve+kids, phone call to Nana, and bedtime it was. Oh, and a scavenger hunt to find her gift.
WOW! 5!!!!!! I'm having such a hard time believing it, but I suppose its true huh?
5 years ago today I woke up to strong contractions and about 3 hours later, was holding you and nursing you for the first time, then back up in my bed and asleep I went. I loved the homebirth experience, and cling to the fact that I got to experience it once, rather than spend my time wishing I'd been able to do it again. It was such a magical time, and I loved every second of it.
We love you stinker-bell! Hope your 5th birthday is one to remember!
She's a cuddler. As the kids have gotten older, cuddling with mom is no longer 'cool'
Grace still loves to cuddle. With me, with Aaron, with grandparents, etc. She loves to be held and to give and receive hugs.
I knew Aaron and the kids were planning something special. I had no idea what though.
Tonight him and a friend who was helping him plan went to the store, and when they came back they had me lock myself up in my room for a while. I came out and was seated at our little white table, where Sadie brought me a bowl of chips, and a bowl of salsa, and handed me a homemade menu. Of course I was only able to choose what we really had but it was all fun and games. Aaron sat with me, and Sadie was our waitress. We had fajitas, with all the fixens, and for dessert, she brought me a plate of cotton candy and under it was some resses cups. Two of my favorite things!
It was certainly a night to remember. I love my family and friends, and the thought that went into making the evening memorable for me.
She's thankful. Little things are HUGE to her. And she's thankful for them all.
To my mommy, my grand-mommy's, my aunts, and my Mother in law.
Women who have shaped my life.
Hope its a wonderful day for you all.
She loves to eat. She's not a picky eater and I can't express how thankful I am for that fact!
She loves being a sister. Big sister, little sister- doesn't matter to her. She just loves her siblings.
She loves to sleep. And yes, I love that about her. That means, I still get a nap in the afternoon if I need it. Even if she doesn't fall asleep she loves to cuddle up next to me while we watch a movie. And she's almost always one of the first kids to fall asleep at night- shortly after 7pm.
So I'm a bad mom. I totally spaced and forgot to get these posted. So in one big post here are 5 flashback pics.
So 5 reasons I love Grace:
*She's a spitfire. She stands up for herself and then some! She's never the first one to back down. This is completely opposite of me, as I will usually back down even when I'm right just to avoid confrontation. I admire that about her.
*She's the "class clown" She's always looking for a laugh, and more often than not- she gets it!
*She doesn't fit into the 'mold' She defies all labels- she's not a tomboy, but she's not a girly girl either- she is just....Grace.
*Those eyes- we receive so many comments on them when we go out- and I have to admit- I love them too. I hope they stay that color. Simply breathtaking.
*Her love. She loves people. She takes an interest in people, even strangers. I'm always asked- "whats their name?" , "Is she sad?" etc. She notices people, and takes a great interest in them.
Reminds me to slow down sometimes and be more observant of those around me.
Hard to believe 2 years ago today I was laying in a hospital room waiting for the "real" labor to begin. It was about this time that things got moving. I was nervous because I had never been through an induction before, but we made it didn't we little guy?
Happy Birthday Lil Man- Mommy loves you!
His spunk. I don't know what it is about our boys, but they both have had rough things happen to them. Is it a boy thing? I have no clue. But he comes through it like a trooper, nothing keeps him down for long.
He loves people- we'll be driving down the road and he's in the backseat waving at people in other cars. 'Hi!" It cracks me up, but you know what? It puts a smile on the faces of the people who notice him.
I love that he gives people nick names. Its one of his newest things, he just randomly picks a name and thats what a person is called. We've had "Nani" and "Ana", and "Nina" and "LeeLee"
Which are NO where near these people's actual names- well except for LeeLee.
