Dentist

This morning (8:00 AM) Reese & Collin had a dental appointment. I was a little nervous, because the other 2 times we have been the kids have been scared, nervous and high maintenance. This morning, they came to the waiting area to get them, I discreetly asked if I should come along, and they said let's see if they will come back by themselves. If they need you or seem upset, we will come get you. Well, I could see and hear them from the receptionist desk and they did AWESOME. No tears at all and acted so BIG!!! I was SO proud of them.

I am always a little worried about their teeth because as babies they were both diagnosed with Osteopenia (a bone density issue)--this can effect their teeth. They both had this from being premature and have probably grown out of it by now, but it has definitely effected their baby teeth. The enamel is bumpy in spots and not near as strong as it would have been had they been full term. Well, the x-rays look as if Collin has a cavity. Our dentist had her baby this week, so we didn't see her, but the hygenist said it looks suspectful. I am so sad about this, more so, because the cavity may have to be filled. If any of you know Collin well (he is very scared of strange, or loud sounds)--he is going to HATE this. So, we go back June 10th and he may have to get a filling. My poor baby :(

On another note, they advised me to start flossing Reese & Collin's teeth--not sure how easy this is for the rest of you, but this will not be an easy task in our house. The joys of parenting!

**It is wear yellow to school today--which is why both my kiddos are decked out in yellow, not sure the reason, but I think it is because they are discussing the fruits of the spirit (the banana is yellow which means goodness). I will have to ask when I pick them up-I dropped them off late due to the dental appt. and didn't get a chance to ask.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Jeff,

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Jeff--we hope you have the best day! The 3 of us love you and adore you. We enjoyed our little family celebration last night (even though today is your actual birthday). Have a wonderful day and don't work too hard!!!

Reese and Collin helped me make a cake for Jeff yesterday (which they thoroughly enjoyed and was a beautiful masterpiece), we wrapped his gifts, and they signed his card--they were so excited that we went ahead and celebrated amongst ourselves last night. Tonight we are heading over to Jeff's parents house for a little more celebrating.

Fair in the Square

All week long there has been a little carnival setting up at Main Street & the Tollway. Reese and Collin have been begging to go all week, as we watched them set up the different rides. The kids have been especially interested in the BIG ferris wheel. We met The Armondo's there and let the kids ride all of the kiddie rides. We then decided to go out to eat, as we were leaving, Collin had a complete melt down b/c we didn't ride the ferris wheel. We ended up taking Reese & Collin back into the carnival since we had promised all week that they could ride it. The kids did great on all the rides, even the ferris wheel. The kids had a ball!

Birthday Dinner

Friday night we went out to celebrate Jeff's birthday (which is actually Tuesday). We had a drink at Gecko and then ate at Momo's Pasta, then we went back to Gecko (they are right next to each other). It was such a great evening and so nice to be out with adults and to have a few drinks!!! We are so blessed to have the best family and friends and so glad they could join us for an evening out. We love you guys!!!

"Someday"

I was in Hallmark yesterday and started looking at the Mother's Day section and I came across the sweetest book, not too mention the cute illustrations. I thought I would share the words....it isn't too long. It literally brought me to tears as I was standing there in Hallmark. It was so sweet (and sad at the same time). I thought it was more appropriate as a parent to a child rather than the other way around, so I bought it for Reese and Collin. Time really does go by too fast. I sometimes wonder how Reese and Collin are about to turn FOUR??? It really does not seem possible. Here it goes.....

"Someday" by Alison McGhee & Peter H. Reynolds

One day I counted your fingers and kissed each one.
One day the first snowflakes fell, and I held you up and watched them melt on your baby skin.
One day we crossed he street, and you held my hand tight.
Then, you were my baby and now you are my child.
Sometimes, when you sleep, I watch you dream and I dream too....
That someday you will dive into the cool, clear water of a lake.
Someday you will walk into a deep wood.
Someday your eyes will be filled with a joy so deep that they shine.
Someday you will run so fast and so far your heart will feel like fire.
Someday you will swing high---so high, higher than you ever dared to swing.
Someday you will hear something so sad that you will fold up with sorrow.
Someday you will call a song to the wind, and the wind will carry your song away.
Someday, I will stand on this porch and watch your arms waving to me until I no longer see you.
Someday you will look at this house and wonder how something that feels so big can look so small.
Someday you will feel a small weight against your strong back. (pic of mom piggy backing child)
Someday I will watch you brushing your child's hair.
Someday, a long time from now, your own hair will glow silver in the sun.
And when that day comes, love, you will remember me.

The part about "standing on the porch and waving until I no longer see you" really chokes me up. Can't they just live with us forever?

Sunday Picnic

We decided to have a little picnic lunch today, so thought I would share a few pics!

Planet Pizza

Saturday morning, Jeff and I woke up and we had no plan for the day--so we decided we needed to quickly devise one. We decided we would get a couple of things done around the house early and then we would take the kids to Planet Pizza. Well, Reese and Collin had such a great time. I remember when my parents used to say they had fun watching us have fun--I have learned this is actually a very true state- ment. (Some of the most fun I have now is when Reese & Collin are having fun, playing together, belly laughing and engaging in an activities they truly enjoy.) Reese and Collin played games, rode the rides and ran around in the soft play area--one of the things they enjoyed most was the ball pit....I know GASP!....can you believe I actually allowed them to do this? Amazingly enough, they survived...a little dirty and a little germy, but yes they survived the ball pit. Planet Pizza was a ton o' fun, it isn't the most clean place and it is a little run down, but most importantly it was a great time!