A conversation between me and Jake..

** The names and corrections in spelling HAVENT been changed, so we can fully understand what a conversation w/my son is like..LOL...Enjoy ***

Jake (holding his stuffed animal, "Buster") said, "Now Buster, Im gonna haf to go to school now, so you haf to stay here, ok?". Jake took Buster and asked me to undress him out of his pajamas from the night before. (They were actually Jakes pj's, but to him, it didnt matter that the legs/arms of the pjs went well past Busters limbs, they were still his)

Jake then proceeded to undress him, himself..I said, "Buddy, your gonna be late for school, you'd better go.".."But Mama, I dont want to go to school today"..me- "well, you know I always pick you up, dont I??"...Jake- "Well, ok, I"ll go, but I want you to pick me up before four-furty (4:30), Ok??" Me- "Well, ok, I'll pick you up before then, more like 2:45"...Jake- "How about one-furty", me- "No Jake, I cant negotiate this fact w/you, you get out at 2:45", "How bout two-furty??"...We all knew where this conversation was headed, nowhere FAST! So for the sake of time and sanity, I told him he was close enough and I'd see him this afternoon....I just love my baby boy, God knew I'd need a laugh , once in a while, being a mommy...

Baby Caitlyn's baby shower

BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!! Well, it was time for another wonderful baby shower...It seems like all the women in my life are having baby girls, or getting ready to, lately!! ITS SO EXCITING ! I recently had the excitement of hosting a baby shower for my sweet friend Michelle Deck, who's due w/baby Caitlyn in Sept...This is Michelle's 4th child and 2nd girl, so I would consider her a "pro" at this point...lol..We had a blast, complete w/chicken salad, chips,pasta salad, and fruit for dinner and topped it off with a white cake, welcoming baby Caitlyn, for dessert...Michelle was so happy getting her gifts and holding them up!!(you know as women, it doesnt feel "real" that were carrying these sweet bundle's of joy, til we get those sweet little pink and white frilly baby girl outfits that confirms baby will be here soon!!)---or blue, if its a boy :)))...We had such a great time gabbing about everything, from babies and pregnancy to softball and dress-up clothes!! (Thanks to Jake, Ty and Emma Grace for making us laugh with your rendition of "superhero warriors", your mommies were proud!!)...We we're so caught up in all of that, that we forgot to play the baby word search game, for a door prize!! All in all, was a fun night! We're anxiously awaiting your arrival, baby Caitlyn!!

Jakes 1st day of Kindergarten

Well, my baby boy is going to Kindergarten...Can't believe we're already here, at this place...I was just thinking yesterday how small and soft and "new" he seemed laying in my arms, going home from the hospital...He had what we called "spider fingers" cuz his fingers were so much longer than his hands...Lol....So, the first day was actually, kinda the opposite of what I expected...We walked Audrey to her hallway, she is in the "big" hall now where the 3rd-5th graders go, its almost like walking her into the "upperclassmen" section of hs....Wasnt ready for that also...Anyway, we walked Jake back to his K room. (when I say we, I mean Emma and I, in her stroller, cuz theres no way Im letting her loose in a school w/hallways a mile long..lol) He was soooo excited, immediately found his cubby hole to put his backpack, lunch and napmat in, then proceeded to find his name tag and desk...Mrs Murr and Mrs Vickie came over to greet him, and hand him his scissors and pencils and told him to start cutting out his craft...He did just what they said, he was on a mission to start school and get his work done...I think at one point, he actually forgot I was in the room, well, I guess it was time for me to go at that point, so I kissed him at least 12 times on the cheek, and we went on our way...What surprised me about this day being the opposite of what I expected, was when I got home and noone was looking, I started crying....It was then that it hit me, and I realized, my baby boy was all grown up and I had 2 kids in school now.....WOW, makes me tear up now, just thinking about it....Im so proud of my "little man" and cant wait to see him grow and learn the rest of his schooling day.....Well,,,,,,maybe I can....