Hugh

This is Hughie 3 years ago.

 
Now he is 5.  Woosh the years are going fast and furious.  He still has the spunk you see above.  But he is about to finish 4K and be a real true blue kindergartner.  He is thriving at school.  He is extremely well behaved and can read at least a grade above 4K already.  He's sleeping through the night but still has a hard time falling asleep and likes to come out of his bed multiple times to show me things like "another hanging nail mom".  He continues to get frustrated easily but finds joy in EVERYTHING.  It amazes me and makes me want to stop time that the little things still make him happy.  I hate that kids lose that and I'm not ready for that at all.  Hughie's favorite food is macaroni and cheese, all fruits, pizza and Popsicles.   He doesn't like meat or any form of potatoes.  He is a mama's boy and likes to snuggle with me. He still has a ton of awesome hair and Andy's blue eyes and he is left handed!!!!   He prefers "shows" over his ipad and has stinky boy feet.  I could go on and on for hours but if I commit to super long blog posts I won't keep up with them.  (Hi Lynne! Thanks for being my fan!).

Here he is lately....

Family of 5 (6)

Crosby is finally getting to that age where we can get out and do stuff as a family of 5!    I still have to watch him like a hawk but now we can let him have a little freedom and independence.  This last weekend we ventured on a hike where we let Crosby walk (most of the way).  I know I haven't had time to blog much lately and I feel sad about missing out on recording all of Crosby's little "ways".  I am going to try to just post some pictures to at least get those down in history.  (Just for the record, our family of 5 outing was really a family of 6 as we brought the neighbor girl with us too). 

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is upon us.  That is when Andy asks me what I want to do for the day.  Have you read any of those articles that describe what really happens on Mother's Day?  They are true funny.  Sleeping in---brunch--no changing diapers--alone time--opening a gift??  There is  pressure to spend time with all your kids and still make it different from every, other day that isn't in your honor.   (For example, on Father's Day Andy usually chooses to go golfing-but not with the kids).     It's a sticky spot because I also have a mother-thank goodness.  And part of me wants to spend my time with her-celebrating her!!!!  As I gain experience as a mother, each and every day, I say a silent (huge) thank you to my mom.  Thank you for every single little and big sacrifice she made.  I always try to add in (never enough) I'm sorry's for how I acted when she was in the trenches.   So!  If you are as blessed as me, to be a mom and still have a mom, and a mom-in-law...I hope you enjoy the whole weekend in whatever way you truly desire.