Oh, the things they say....

Building a "zoo world" with Legos.

Molly and Jack say things from time to time that floor me. I try to remember them and write them down. Here are a few good ones from Molly.

Tuesday, March 25. I am getting ready for a night out with 2 dear friends. Molly and Jack are not happy about this. We are in the kitchen as I am preparing dinner. Molly and Jack are at the table playing with playdough.

Molly: Mom do you really have to go out tonight? I am going to miss you.

Me: Yes. It's good for Mommy. Besides, one day you will be all grown and move away.

Molly: I don't ever want to leave my home.

Me: You don't have to leave until you graduate from college and that's a long way off. So don't worry about it now.

Molly: Well, I am going to move to Confederate (a street parallel to ours) so I can be close to you and daddy. So you won't miss me too much.

Me: That sounds wonderful.

After a long pause...

Molly: Mommy, can I have a picture of us so I can always remember how much I love you? I want lots of pictures. (she jumps up and runs to the living room to get the photo albums)

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Wednesday, March 26

We went to the mall to get some new shoes. Driving in we see a huge crane because they a building a new part to the mall.

Molly & Jack: Mommy, what are they making?

(Reading the sign) It looks like they are building a hotel that is attached to the mall.

Jack: Why mommy?

Molly: Yeah, mommy, why would you want to have a sleep over at the mall? That's silly. But I guess shopping is boring and maybe people would want to take a nap.

March 24

March 24th is a big day in our home. It is Jack's birthday, our wedding anniversary, and was Julie's birthday. When Scott and I were planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to be married in March and the dates were going to be the 17th (Daddy's birthday) or the 24th (Julie's). I asked them both if they minded and neither of them did. The deciding factor ended up being the availability of the band. So 7 years ago we were married. Four years later, we were told our 2nd child would have to be delivered on that day as well. I find it fitting that Jack is born on his Aunt Julie's birthday. I know there is a part of her in him. He resembles her as a baby/child. He is kind and gentle like she was and curious about animals and nature. There are times when I look into his big blue eyes and see her. On March 24th, I am reminded of how wonderful a good marriage is, how lucky I am to have such a sweet son, and how terribly much I miss Julie.

We had a fun party for Jack. He wanted pizza for dinner(!), fruit, and blue cupcakes. His grandparents,Bruce and Patty, Uncle Marc, Aunt Keller and the boys all came over to celebrate.

Becca

Here are a few cute pictures of Becca. She is like a new child since we switched her to formula 2 weeks ago. I hated giving her formula, thought for sure the pediatric GI doctor who has been practicing and teaching at MCV for 30 years didn't know what he was talking about when he said I had to wean her. But even after drastically changing my diet for 2 1/2 months and still finding blood in her diapers, I knew it had to be done. Thankfully, I don't cry anymore when I give her a bottle, the eczema on her stomach and back is clearing up, she cries less and is overall much happier. I guess Dr. Graham knew what he was talking about after all.

Easter

Looking at their Easter Basket from the Easter Bunny.
The cutest Bunny ever!
Jack looking for eggs .
Molly doing the same!
Molly and one of our neighbors.


We had a quiet and low key Easter. Usually we drive to my hometown for Easter. It's the best place on Earth to celebrate Easter but I just couldn't bear the idea of getting in the car and going. It's getting harder and harder to travel with the entire crew and we have some busy weekends ahead. I called Big D on Thursday and broke the news. That night I called my neighbor Alice to see what they would be up to on Easter. We decided to get together and hide eggs for the kids. It was lots of fun for everyone!

** I am still trying to figure this thing out. I am not happy with how the pictures are in the text...will call my IT person (Emily) for help.

The Beginning

So I am going to venture into Blogging. I have enjoyed reading Emily's blog and that of her friends for a long time. Since I have been asked by several relatives if I have one, I thought I'd start. But that is not the only reason, really. I sometimes get caught up in the day to day stuff of life that I forget to sit back and look at how wonderful my kids are and how they are growing and changing everyday. I want to remember these times and cherish them. They will be gone before I know it.

Since I was about 4 months pregnant with Becca, Scott started taking Molly and Jack out for breakfast on Saturday morning. They used to try to get up and out of the house without waking me. I am a lite sleeper and it never seemed to work, although I would play along. They go to the same place, The Dairy Bar, and the man who owns it knows them by name. I have never been to the restaurant, but hear all about it. I am not included. It's their thing and I think it's wonderful. I like traditions and routines. They are how memories are started. I love that Scott wants time alone with his kids and they love being with him. He's a great daddy.

I am going to call my sister before they get home to figure out how to add photos and the like. She can hopefully help her big sis get this started. This is just the beginning....