TGIF

Jamie thought this was the greatest until Pete backed up over her. I put Jamie in her pack n' play while I put Pete down for a nap or if I have to do anything that will take me away from her for any extended amount of time. By extended I mean more than 30 seconds. She is not one to leave alone because she will find her way into some kind of trouble. Today she spent her time in the pack n' play trying to figure out how to get out.
I went to put our sheets into the dryer today and found this stash. I called Pete over and said, "What is this buddy?" I got this smile.

Happy Mother's Day

Growing up I was not a baby person. I called myself a dog person. I babysat once in awhile but I didn't like it. I didn't like other people's kids and I was never that excited to have any of my own. I told my parents I wasn't sure I would ever have any babies. It just didn't excite me and I wasn't sure I was up for the job. I am still not sure I am up for the job but boy am I glad we had them. Can you imagine the world without these angels? I can't. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women and mommies in my life and to me, this very happy mommy of two.

Little Man

Wherever I go people compliment me on Pete. Most people comment on how well behaved, laid back and sweet tempered he is. All of those things are true about Pete. They also say he is a cutie. True too. There is nothing better than hearing nice things about your children. I am blessed to have a really good boy. Here is my little man. The best little man in the whole world.Playing with my jewelry.
Fireman extinguisher squirt bottle. Watch out Abby!
A new use for Jamie's doll bassinet.
Fun outside with his new wheelbarrow.
Creating with Play-Doh.
Pete making Mother's Day cards for our loved ones and Jamie trying to join in the fun. Do you see her little legs sticking out behind Pete's chair? And her little hand on his booster seat. So funny.

No, Really. Go Hide.

I really, really, really love my kids. I love being with them, taking care of them and I wouldn't change anything about my life. Well, maybe somethings, but not many. I admit, I do feel like this sometimes though. And as a mom who is honest about her feelings I wish I could send Pete off to hide once in a while. Too bad he is scared to go into rooms by himself. Card courtesy of my friend Jen in CO. Love you and thanks for the sweet card and gift.

Too Busy To Sleep

Jamie started standing in her crib today. She stands so much in there she doesn't have time to sleep.My heart has officially melted. She officially holds the key to my melted heart. Enough of the cheese. She has melted that too. :)

Swings

Jamie swings for the first time. Loved it.

Some of This and That, More Like A Lot of This and A Lot of That :)

Jamie taking apart the screen on our front porch. Pete comes running, "No, no, no sissy! Uh oh!"Pete enjoying his 31 cent scoop from Baskin Robbins. How do kids get sooo messy eating food? Do they miss their mouth? Do they stick their hand in it when you are not looking and rub it all over? How does it happen?
The kids are playing together more and more these days. Pete still expects more out of her than she can give right now but I can see them being the best of friends, and the worst of enemies, very soon.
Had to post this sweet, sweet picture of my baby girl. If she isn't the closest thing to an angel from heaven I don't know what is.
Watching the rain.
Planting a tree with dad on earth day.
Figuring out a sippy cup.
Bulldozing cars under the chair.
Exercising under the exersaucer.
Playing outside, eating a Cheeto, and wearing the pink sunglasses that were handed down to Jamie but fit Pete much better right now.
Park near our house. I just loved how grown up Pete looked in this cute get-up he is wearing. Hat from friend Erin in CO. It's a blue Life is Good hat that says Peanut on it and has a picture of a little peanut. Shirt from Disneyland. Shorts from friend Ling. Very cool shorts and if it wasn't for the elastic adjustable straps inside would be around his ankles. And Stride Rite leather sandals from a garage sale for $.50. Yes, 50 cents. They are my favorite garage sale buy of the season so far.
Jamie discovers the fun of a balloon. The video of this discovery is great too.
Ok, that's a lot of this and that. Do I take too many pictures? Don't answer that.

Museum

It has been a long time since I have been to the Children's Museum. I used to go a lot when it was just Pete and I but now a trip to the museum with both kids sounds daunting. The annual pass I bought last year is still good and P. takes Pete down there a lot. One Sunday a week or two ago we all went together. It's a great place. So great. We are going to renew our pass and I am sure by the end of the summer Jamie will enjoy the museum as much as the rest of us do.

Here are some pics of our last trip. P. is really good at the bubbles.

Favorite Pastime

Jamie's favorite thing to do is pull the books off the coffee table. All the books. All the time.

Bad Mom, Bad Mom

No, it wasn't that cold. But it was wet and windy and that's what snow suits are good for too right? Keeping things dry. Pete came in from playing outside and was drenched with sweat. Bad mom. Bad overprotective, over reactive mom. I laughed hysterically as I dressed him and sent him out the door. I knew it was just ridiculous to send him outside looking like this......At least I let him go out in bad weather right?

Hand-Me-Downs

I can't even explain how much I appreciate all the hand-me-downs we receive. The kids have beautiful clothes and toys that have been given to us by sweet, generous friends and family. Every time we use a toy or I dress the kids I think about how lucky we are to have all these gifts.

Last week PJ brought home a bunch of wonderful stuff from our friend Anne. She has a boy and girl just a bit older than Pete and Jamie. I won't list everything we received from her but let's just say the kids enjoy the kitchen oven/stove and the Little People toys a lot. And I now have a nice tupperware of Girls 2T clothes started for Jamie.

Here are a couple of pictures of the kids on "Christmas morning" checking out their new stuff.
Someday I will pay it forward. I have appreciated and enjoyed everything that was ever given to us and I plan to hand it all down to another family someday.

Admittance

Ok, I admit it. Michigan can be beautiful.

I love this picture. Beautiful. Maybe I should say handsome....

Excellent Stander

This is my little expert stander. Boy is she good at it now and she can stand there for a long, long time. Sometimes I go save her to give her a rest.

Had to throw a pic with my little man in it too on here. Didn't want him to feel left out. Lately he has been feeling like that. I say, "Look, sissy is standing up!" He says, "Mommy, me up, me up!" Or I say, "Look at sissy!" He says, "Look me, look me!"