What a great name for an outfit...

We were reading one of Leah's little pink girlie books and it was naming things, one of which was a leotard.  Leah stopped her motion, looked up, and asked, "What did they say?...a Leah-tard?"

Anne's Saint Talk

So this is an older story, but still one to capture.  It was in may actually, that the girls and I went to Mass and then were back at church for May Devotion.  Anne often enjoys looking at my prayer cards.  She was looking through them and we were naming the pictures.  She said, "and this is Saint Annie..." And then she said, "Where is St. Mommy?"....if only, but I know I'm far from that accolade!  So sweet of her to say, though!

The little mommy

I so enjoy watching Leah being creative and imaginative when she's at home playing.  These days she's just so much about being a mom and taking care of her babies.  I'm amazed sometimes at all the things I now take note of that she has probably seen me do.  So, it is true..."someone is always watching."

We of course have regular instances of her nursing her babies.  She will sit on the couch with the Boppy and her baby and a blanket over all.  Then she will just sit there a while, peacefully.  Very sweet.

Earlier this summer (although less motherly but still like her mom), I saw in her bag to take to the pool, a toy phone in a ziplock bag.  At first I took a minute to think and then I recalled that in weeks just before that, I had put my cell phone in a ziplock bag to put in my swim bag.  I didn't think she even would have known or noticed I did that, but she did.

Most recently, she was talking more about some day when she hopes to have a baby.  Last night before bedtime, she was asking about how I knew and how the doctor knew that I was going to have a baby.  She told me that someday when she's going to have a baby, that she will call me to tell me "when she's due." I was really surprised at her terminology and everything.  She will either call me or maybe she will "send a message." Then there was even more discussion tonight.  She said that when her baby is ready to be born, that her husband will take her to the hospital (by the way she cried last night because she said she wanted to go with Patrick and I to the hospital when Catherine was born), and then when her baby is born, she will call me to tell me what she had and that she hopes I will come visit her and her baby.  Or, she might send me a message, or she said if she can't call, then her husband will call me.  Such a detailed plan, I couldn't help but relish the moment.

Patrick always talks about those commercials where the girl is driving the car with her dad and she's old enough to drive, but the dad just sees a little girl sitting there talking...he is pretty sure he feels that will be him someday (and he's living it somewhat now with her talk).  She has asked him about whether he will come to her wedding...little does she know that these are all moments of her life that her parents would never miss!

She's a precious little girl, and I'm sure she'll make a great mom when her day comes.

What a morning!

OK, OK, so I thought in June that I would be able to catch up a bit.  Boy was I wrong with the flow of summer.  Oh well, hopefully it will still come.  I don't like the thought of not remembering some of the great things going on and fun times of the summer.  BUT,  I will also say that I had an unexpected delay or two even recently...like a laptop full of pictures that won't boot up and I don't have time to work with it.  I was able to safely remove the pictures, thank goodness.  It would have been all of my 2012 pictures. 

So today is the first full day of school and I knew the day would be different.  I'll miss the boys and Leah, but I'll look forward to seeing them.  But this morning, I thought how it would be different that the boys are gone.  I thought about what I would do in those first moments.  Why not something I've been wanting to do for a while but just wasn't able to.  How about something that would just make my day great.  One maybe two hours?  Hmm.  Upon much thought (well, not really), after dropping them off at 7:50, I rushed home to prepare for my morning plans...are you wondering what I did?  Any guesses?  Don't let the suspense get to you.  I promptly walked in the door, put laundry in the washer, and filled the bucket with vinegar & water, got  my towel & wash cloth and...mopped the kitchen, family room, entry, & dining room.  Fwew, about 2 hours later and I'm taking a minute to capture this accomplished feeling.  The excitement as accurately reported by Anne, "Mom, the floor feels good on my toesies!"  Yes, it does.  Will it last the day?

Now to enjoy more of this beautiful day!

WOW it has been a while!

So I can't believe I'm so far behind on this. Beth has even commented, "I think there's something wrong with your blog." "oh really?" "Yes, there's nothing there." Aha, the hint of updates needed. I have several drafts, actually, just so I didn't forget about them, but just haven't had the free time! I guess after my last post we had First Communion with lots of company, Mother's Day (also my birthday), then the end of school, baseball practices and games, signing up for summer stuff, my work schedule change, thirty hours of continuing education to wrap up (done as of yesterday by the way), Patrick working a ton, a few family gatherings, weekly meetings at church, and well, what do you know, it is now mid-June! Life is good though...oh yeah, and Catherine is six months old already! I need to post pictures from many things, too. It seems we are always juggling deadlines. Anyway, I need to get to sleep, but am hopeful I'll get some updates done this week. Although they may look older than this...I may try to put them as posted at the correct time. We shall see. For now, good night!!

Quote of the Day

I was in the kitchen washing dishes at the sink and was looking outside and saw the kids all playing together (except Catherine - she's napping).  It made me smile seeing them having fun together coming up with what to play next and getting along great.  Nathaniel came inside and I told him how I enjoyed seeing them having fun.  His reply, "Yeah, life would be boring without brothers and sisters."  For our family, I agree.

Catherine

Well, I've not posted a picture of Catherine in a while. Not because I haven't taken them and not because I don't think I should post them, but just haven't had the real opportunity. This one is just a quick one from the phone from yesterday...nice and easy to post quickly. She is just growing and changing...sure wish she'd slow down! She is such a sweet baby. Hard to believe in a week or so she'll be 5 months! I'm expecting a first tooth any day with the way she's gumming everything - especially fingers & the pacifier. The pacifier is about to be gone because of that...she just doesn't suck on it anyway. I better go...she's calling me...