Guilty Pleasures...What's Yours?

My guiltiest pleasures (I didn't realize I had so many and would have to narrow it down)are; sugar, magazines, Halloween, and TV!

Sitting on the couch watching the Hills, eating an orange cupcake from 25 Main, and looking at a Halloween magazine for ideas. What could be better than that? Maybe eating two cupcakes and not having them go straight to my butt!

Other guilty pleasures; eating a bowl of cereal EVERY night before bed, Dr. Pepper with crushed ice, long showers(I struggle conserving water), 20/20 mysteries(any TV show that sucks you in), and even though the sun makes you age and I'm pasty white, I do like a nice tan!

Just for you Jamie, since I'm a bad friend and never see you, I dedicate this to you! (and by the way...Sushi and Soaps?! you should feel guilty, that's sick. ha ha)

Who Knew...

that Kindergarten was going to be so tough?

Who knew that this boy who has always been big and acted old for his age, would be scared and want his Mommy?

That when Braxton stepped on that bus, We were going to have a hard time with this step in life.

Not me. And not Brax.

I masked my sadness and talked to him tons about the fun he would have and the friends he would meet. I reassured him the stomach ache he had was just him being nervous.

And then I waved to him as the bus pulled away. With tears welled up in my eyes I said goodbye...then I got into my car and drove to the school as I had promised. I was going to be there so that he knew where to go and he wasn't scared.

He came off the bus and wrapped his arms around me and wouldn't let go. He had cried the whole way...for me. I was shocked. I put a super-happy face on and walked with him to the playground, pried his fingers from me, and said goodbye...again.

It was heartbreaking!

And after 4 days of starting the school day with tears and me being at my whits end. I think Kindergarten is growing on us. I think we'll get through it. I hope soon.

Brax with Addie and Morgan on their first day of Kindergarten.

I know, he looks like he's been in Kindergarten for a few years. (I love my big boys!)

Fair

I love the fair. I love the rides, the candied apples, and most of all I love the excitement in my boy's eyes when they see all of the things to do. I also love to see them and their cousins together. What could be more fun than cousins at the fair?

On the other hand I don't love everything about the fair! Like why do the creepiest people come out of the woodwork to attend the Fair (half of them being the workers)...and Walmart? Also who decided that it was a good idea to have the inmates in their green and white jumpers walking around freely at the fair? And my last beef with the fair - would it hurt to wash off the rides or maybe wipe the handles sometimes? I have a hard time fully enjoying my kids riding the rides knowing that soooo many dirty little hands have touched the same handle. (Sorry to everyone that thought I was nice and not uptight).

Smile for Mommy!

Nice!

Big sweetie!

Time truly slows for no one! Hayes is three months today. He just keeps on getting bigger and bigger and heavier. At two and a half months Hayes was tipping the scales at 16 lbs. He is wearing 6 month clothes now and 6 or 9 month pj's. When it comes to growing, our kids don't mess around. He is such a sweetheart. We all adore his cute smile, his coos (and other noises), and who can resist kissing those cheeks... not me and especially not Bo!

Hayes with his twin cousins, Kade and Karsen (3 months older than Hayes).

Tough Love!

Do You have a baby in need of tight hugs, hard kisses, and even some mauling? Then Bo's your man. He is the ultimate lover, but it doesn't apply to moms or anyone that asks for it.
Bo has a soft spot for Hayes. He will search the whole house just looking for his binky when he cries and he'll even share his prized possession- his star blankie. Bowie is such a great big brother, Hayes hasn't realized it yet (you can tell how much he loves it by this look) but someday he will...hopefully.