Madeline
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Monday, March 8th, 2010Every once in a while I let the kids use my camera to take pictures. (One of the many reasons why I need to replace it sometime soon.) I am always amazed at the photos I find when I download.
Madeline loves using the camera and she captures some very cute shots. [...]
In a different light
Sunday, February 28th, 2010There are times that you just glance over at your children and all of a sudden they are different to you. Not that they really are different it is just that in the hustle and bustle you hadn’t noticed just how much they had matured or changed. A moment like this happened the [...]
Contrasts
Thursday, February 25th, 2010This last weekend I witnessed two episodes that made me so proud of my girls (and, by extension, our parenting efforts). One took place at a bowling alley and the other at a McDonald’s. They were the exact same scene, but they played out very differently.
We were waiting patiently at the bowling alley to inquire [...]
We’re sick
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The kids and I have a nasty virus that consists of a cough, slight fever, sore throat, runny nose and grumpiness. We have spent days just laying around, drinking up fluids and trying not to be too crabby.
Of course Madeline always has to take illness to the next level, surprising me last [...]
Mom’s Night Out with Mimi
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Last night I was invited to Mom’s Night Out at the preschool. Madeline was so excited and picked Chick-a-fil for dinner. She wanted fruit, french fries and chicken nuggets.
Madeline did an excellent job at introducing her Mom and Grammy. We listened as she sang us two songs. Then we [...]
Stuffed it up
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Today the Girls were invited to a Build-a-Bear party. They were giddy with anticipation. It was their first experience with stuffing their own bear.
When they arrived they picked out a bear and named it. They stuffed it, put a heart in, and picked out a dress for it. They [...]
Bingo Night at school
Sunday, February 7th, 2010On Friday night we went to the Elementary schools Bingo night. The kids had such a fun time eating at the school with friends. They were excited to play bingo. They have heard me talk about it plenty and were very interested.
As you can see from the picture above Annie and [...]
Real pigtails
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Back in 2007 Mimi finally had enough hair to put her hair up in tiny pigtails. Today she finally had enough hair to do it up in “real” pigtails. She was so delighted. I couldn’t help but smile each time I saw her today. She is so cute!!!!!
My Kind of Guy’s Night Out
Friday, January 15th, 2010Last Tuesday was Guy’s Night at Madeline’s preschool, an event you may remember where the children bring the important fellows in their lives. To say that she was excited is an understatement—she had been counting down the days for weeks. I think it stemmed partly from following in her big sisters’ footsteps and partly to [...]
Mimi’s first sleepover
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Tonight Mimi is at Grammy and Papa’s house for her first sleepover. I miss her.
I would like to think that there is nothing different about Mimi, but with her history and issues I worry more. Not that her Grandparents aren’t capable, nothing could be further from the truth. It isn’t [...]
Winter Break
Monday, December 28th, 2009At the beginning of Winter Break I posted on my facebook status that I was so excited to have the kids home everyday for 2 weeks. People thought I was joking but really I miss the kids when they are all at school.
The amount of time Annie and Kimberly spend at school [...]
Madeline’s Christmas party
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Today was Mimi’s last day of preschool for this year. Paul and I went to hang out with the kids and see Mimi. When we arrived they were playing letter bingo. After bingo we played in the room and cleaned up. The kids were so eager for their party that everyone was [...]
The Great Pumpkin Pie Baking
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Every night before Thanksgiving you can find me surrounded by the kids making pumpkin pie filling with my Mother close by making crusts. It is a long time tradition, in fact before there were kids/grandkids it was just her and I. It is such a wonderful time and I am glad we can [...]
Thanksgiving Feast at Preschool
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Today was Madeline’s Preschool Feast. She invited Daddy and I to come along. Paul came too since he can’t stay home alone just yet.
It was so neat to be there with the class and interact with the kids. We all have so much to be thankful for.
Mimi’s [...]
Caring Nature
Friday, November 20th, 2009Madeline has the most caring and doting nature when it comes to caring for younger children. I had always hoped that she and Paul would form a tight bond and they have. She is so tender with him and really cares so much to help him out.
I never want to forget how sweet [...]
Surprised him
Friday, November 20th, 2009“Kids don’t normally say “hi” to me.” ~ Older gentleman at Dunkin Donuts
This morning after dropping the older girls off at school Mimi, Paul and I went to get donuts. We were standing in line waiting for our turn and Mimi and Paul befriended the man behind me. I didn’t turn around to [...]
Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 31st, 2009I had the pleasure tonight to trick or treat with the cutest kids I know.
The Cousins, Joseph, Wyatt and Damian, came over to join in the fun. Aunt Christina, Ian and Kyle came to trick or treat as well.
We all had fun walking around getting treats and seeing all the cute costumes. [...]
Pumpkin Carving 2009
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Today the Girls carved their pumpkins as well.
Annie’s cat pumpkin design came out very cute.
Kimmie’s hungry pumpkin was a very good idea and funny!
Mimi had fun gutting and carving the pumpkin that was almost as big as her!
Martial Arts
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009“I’m too young to be kung fued.” ~ Mimi
Annie has been obsessed with kung fu and martial arts ever since she saw Kung Fu Panda this summer. Kimmie and Paul love to play kung fu with her, Mimi not so much.
Flower Girls
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Today my Brother got married to a lovely girl. I wish them years of happiness and blessings.
They had the cutest flower girls. (Yes, they were Kimmie, Annie and Mimi. ) I wish I could share pictures with you but we were so busy getting ready and rushing to the [...]