Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Proof
I just downloaded my photos to my computer and I came across this one of Gabby and Lila.
Do you know what this is proof of?
That my most wonderful friend, Courtney, came for a visit last week and we actually visited. We've been friends for around 8 years now and we've had a long distance relationship for 6 of those years. We talk on the phone way too much. We over share. We even have secret nicknames but we NEVER get to hang out. Most of the time she's in town, there is a conference or other engagement going on, so we get a brief hour or two. But not this visit!
This time Lila took a nap at my house (and so did Courtney). We ate lunch AND dinner, looked at photos. Heck, we even made it to the park with our kids. Levi became Samuel's best friend. I got to see several of Courtney's cute bright summer outfits. We talked, almost fought... we did the things girlfriends do and it was great.
Do you know what this is proof of?
That my most wonderful friend, Courtney, came for a visit last week and we actually visited. We've been friends for around 8 years now and we've had a long distance relationship for 6 of those years. We talk on the phone way too much. We over share. We even have secret nicknames but we NEVER get to hang out. Most of the time she's in town, there is a conference or other engagement going on, so we get a brief hour or two. But not this visit!
This time Lila took a nap at my house (and so did Courtney). We ate lunch AND dinner, looked at photos. Heck, we even made it to the park with our kids. Levi became Samuel's best friend. I got to see several of Courtney's cute bright summer outfits. We talked, almost fought... we did the things girlfriends do and it was great.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
One year older!
In my blogging absence, my sweet and spunky boy turned four years old! This monumental occasion occurred on June 21st and here I am posting a month later. Better late than never, right?
I think Samuel started the count down to his birthday on our fridge calendar sometime in April. So this was a BIG deal for the little guy. It rained all day but we made our own fun in the community center of our townhouse complex.
Curious George got decapitated.
The kiddos filled their goody bags.
We ate lots of chocolate cake.
Someone felt very special.
The greatest part of it all was that Samuel spoke more of who came to his party than what he got for gifts. That's one of the things I love about my boy - he really delights in his friends and family!
Our conversations before bed often go something like this... "I reeaally love my friend Juli. I will miss her so much when she moves but that's OK because we can take an airplane to see her in CANtucky." (He's totally sporting the western NY accent). or "I reeaally love my mimi, she's the best ever." I'm pretty sure each and ever family member has been "the best ever" at some point in time.
Four seems so BIG yet so small at the same time.
Samuel can be fiercely independent. God help me if I open or close the minivan slide door on my own. That's his job. After three swim lessons, Samuel told me he didn't need the instructor any more because he can swim all by himself now. Oh and by the way, Samuel told his instructor that he is superman and he's been sticking with the alter ego all through the lesson.
Even though he's "a big boy now", he still loves to snuggle with his mama in the morning, give me lots of kisses and asks to be held a few times each day. He really does love his mama. After all, he still thinks I know everything. Maybe someday I'll let him in on the truth.
Samuel is keenly observant. "Wow mom, that's a new shirt. It looks beautiful on you."
He's incredibly curious and inquisitive. In fact that's probably Samuel's hallmark. He must know how it works, why it does what it does, when it's going to happen, who's involved and what's next." I know it will serve him well in the future but it's hard work to keep my little guy from getting himself in trouble. No wonder his favorite storybook character is Curious George. As I'm typing this, he just asked me if butterflies have hearts?
Samuel gives out the love to his sister freely. He plays, teaches and even shares on occasion. When she's sad, he'll find a special stuffed animal for her and will make goofy faces to make her laugh. He always calls her an affectionate, Gabrielle Goo.
Right now, riding in the white car with dadio is the coolest. In fact doing anything with daddy is the coolest. I asked Samuel what he loves about his daddy for a poster we were making. He said, "I love that daddy does busy things with me in the basement." Samuel loves to tinker and take things apart and daddy has just the right amount of patience to do such tasks (ex: take apart the broken CD player to see how it works). Samuel no doubt has his daddy's brain. They are both insanely smart. Maybe I should start calling them my "geek squad." All in fun, my friends. All in fun!
Oh and did I mention that The Wiggles are all the rage right now. Samuel's favorite is Captain Feathersword. It really is a perfect fit.
Samuel, you are totally cute, completely sweet, a little bit quirky, full of energy, a lover of life, a good friend, sometimes stubborn, very bright and you are all mine. Oh how I love you my little/ big guy!
I think Samuel started the count down to his birthday on our fridge calendar sometime in April. So this was a BIG deal for the little guy. It rained all day but we made our own fun in the community center of our townhouse complex.
Curious George got decapitated.
The kiddos filled their goody bags.
We ate lots of chocolate cake.
Someone felt very special.The greatest part of it all was that Samuel spoke more of who came to his party than what he got for gifts. That's one of the things I love about my boy - he really delights in his friends and family!
Our conversations before bed often go something like this... "I reeaally love my friend Juli. I will miss her so much when she moves but that's OK because we can take an airplane to see her in CANtucky." (He's totally sporting the western NY accent). or "I reeaally love my mimi, she's the best ever." I'm pretty sure each and ever family member has been "the best ever" at some point in time.
Four seems so BIG yet so small at the same time.
Samuel can be fiercely independent. God help me if I open or close the minivan slide door on my own. That's his job. After three swim lessons, Samuel told me he didn't need the instructor any more because he can swim all by himself now. Oh and by the way, Samuel told his instructor that he is superman and he's been sticking with the alter ego all through the lesson.
Even though he's "a big boy now", he still loves to snuggle with his mama in the morning, give me lots of kisses and asks to be held a few times each day. He really does love his mama. After all, he still thinks I know everything. Maybe someday I'll let him in on the truth.
Samuel is keenly observant. "Wow mom, that's a new shirt. It looks beautiful on you."
He's incredibly curious and inquisitive. In fact that's probably Samuel's hallmark. He must know how it works, why it does what it does, when it's going to happen, who's involved and what's next." I know it will serve him well in the future but it's hard work to keep my little guy from getting himself in trouble. No wonder his favorite storybook character is Curious George. As I'm typing this, he just asked me if butterflies have hearts?
Samuel gives out the love to his sister freely. He plays, teaches and even shares on occasion. When she's sad, he'll find a special stuffed animal for her and will make goofy faces to make her laugh. He always calls her an affectionate, Gabrielle Goo.
Right now, riding in the white car with dadio is the coolest. In fact doing anything with daddy is the coolest. I asked Samuel what he loves about his daddy for a poster we were making. He said, "I love that daddy does busy things with me in the basement." Samuel loves to tinker and take things apart and daddy has just the right amount of patience to do such tasks (ex: take apart the broken CD player to see how it works). Samuel no doubt has his daddy's brain. They are both insanely smart. Maybe I should start calling them my "geek squad." All in fun, my friends. All in fun!
Oh and did I mention that The Wiggles are all the rage right now. Samuel's favorite is Captain Feathersword. It really is a perfect fit.
Samuel, you are totally cute, completely sweet, a little bit quirky, full of energy, a lover of life, a good friend, sometimes stubborn, very bright and you are all mine. Oh how I love you my little/ big guy!
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