First Cold :(

Ryan has his very first cold at exactly 7 months. He has a runny nose and is pooping up a storm! Poor little guy just is not himself. Lots of hugs and kisses will hopefully cure him :)

school

Luke has been doing so well in his pre-school! He really loves it! However, our first day was a little rough. When I say rough I mean rough on me! Luke could have cared less when I left him. I cried the entire way home. I was sort of shocked at my total loss of control but I think most moms have done the same thing. I think the best part of my entire day is when I pick him up. The children all gather by the door and wait for their parents to pick them up. The look on Luke's face when he sees me absolutely melts my heart. He gives a big smile and runs to me for a hug. I almost cry every time!

I think this will be a great experience for him. He is by far the youngest in the class but I can already tell he has friends. They say "bye, bye Luke" and Luke answers them in his own little language :) They don't seem to mind that it is not English just yet. The parents are also super nice so I hope to make some new friends as well :) I think this is a learning experience for all of us!

lucky

I hate how sometimes it takes a tragic event to make you realize how lucky and blessed you are. I need to be better about taking a moment out of each day to really thank god for all that I have.

I just spent about 30 minutes rocking a very tired little boy to sleep. I was up 2 times last night and honestly can not remember who it was that woke up screaming. Our living room has about 100 little and big trucks thrown across the floor. I was about to do a deep sigh b/c all I want to do is take a nap instead of picking up toys and folding about 2 weeks worth of clothes. Instead, I am taking the time to really thank my lucky stars. I have an amazing husband that can still make me feel like the only person in the room and 2 of the sweetest little boys on earth.

It really doesn't get any better than that. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Happy Birthday Luke!

My baby is 2 years old today! Wow, how did that happen? We are starting his day off right by having chocolate cake for breakfast :) When I was a little girl I used to LOVE having cake for breakfast so I think this is a nice tradition to keep!

Today is one huge event after the other. This morning we meet Luke's preschool teachers and tonight I have my very first back to school night. I officially am a grown up. I just hope they don't tell us he will have homework. I am laughing to myself thinking about doing homework on our kitchen table as my mom cooked dinner. It was (how can I put this?) a lively event (ask my brother Billy for more details:)

Well, I need to get dressed and get the house ready for playgroup. Before I go I would like to share a few words to Luke. I remember so vividly the first time I held you 2 years ago. It was by far the most incredible moment in my life. I thank god every single day for choosing me to be your mother. You are such an amazing little boy. I love you so much. Happy Birthday!

On the move!

wow, Ryan is crawling already! He is so eager to catch up and play with Luke. Luke on the other hand is not so sure he likes that idea! Luke is having to learn how to share with his brother. This is a lot easier said than done for a two year old. If Ryan has a toy Luke will come up to him and say "mine". Ryan will usually end up crying while watching Luke run off with whatever he was playing with. I guess this is only the beginning to this stuff :)

Ryan also has 2 bottom teeth. He got these at about 4 months old. Luke was 8 months when he first got his bottom teeth. I am not looking forward to the dreaded molars! I hope we have a while until that whole can of worms.

Overall, the guys are amazing and I am just plain happy! :)

1.What time did you get up this morning?
4:30am - thank you ryan

2. How do you like your steak?
well done with a big glass of red wine

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
superbad - it was super bad. dirt ball humor is not my thing.

4. What is your favorite TV show?
that is a hard question. So far, Lost, True Blood, Wire, shield

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
anywhere my family is.

6. What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee, left over cereal from Luke and Teddy Grahams.

7. What is your favorite cuisine?
hmm, hard one to answer. I like anything that I don't have to cook.

8. What foods do you dislike?
I hate hate string beans!

9. Favorite Place to Eat?
Eating out is my favorite place to eat... that way i don't cook, or have dishes to clean.

10. Favorite dressing?
Caesar - duh.

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Ford Edge

12. What are your favorite clothes?
Soft t-shirt and my leggings (scott makes fun of me but it is so comfy)

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Hawaii - but I am scared to fly so I would need to be heavily drugged.

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Half full... even better if it's half full of wine.

15. Where would you want to retire?
Where ever luke and ryan live. (I promise to babysit, they will appreciate that some day!)

16. Favorite time of day?
When both my babies are sleeping and I am watching our shows on the couch in my PJs with my pickle

17. Where were you born
Alexandria, VA

18. What is your favorite sport?
Does shopping count if I walk fast to each store?

19. Bird watcher?
People watcher... way more fun that birds.

20. Are you a morning person or a night person?
depends

21. Do you have any pets?
Marylou, deuce, and sweet angle gussy

22. What did you want to be when you were little?
a mother :)

23. Are you a cat or dog person?
Dog fo sure!

24. Always wear your seat belt?
Yes

25. Been in a car accident?
yes, minor fender bender right before I got married. I actually got a new car b/c it was declared a total loss by insurance. Also, I was hit in a parking lot while sitting in my car.

26. Any pet peeves?
when you ask someone to do something and they ask you if they can do it in 10 minutes. If I wanted it done later I would have waited to ask!

27. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Cheese with some more Cheese

28. Favorite Flower?
Rose, of course!

29. Favorite ice cream?
cookies and cream

30. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Hardes - LOVE the curly fries! I also like pizza hut.

31. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
Zero. I took it a few moths after I turned 16. My mom had to drag me there. I still hate driving.

32. From whom did you get your last email?
my mother's group

33. Which store would you choose to max your credit card?
Hmm, restoration hardware, pottery barn, sacks, nordstroms - I can max it out pretty much anywhere :)

34. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Ahh, does letting Luke push ryan in the stroller count?

35. Broccoli?
love it.

36. What was your favorite vacation?
Aruba - my honeymoon almost 5 years ago! Oh, and Ireland with my parents was so fun.

37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Scott and Ryan

38. What are you listening to right now?
Noggin. Ryan has a thing for Moose A. Moose.

39. What is your favorite color?
blue - I can't help I ahve 2 little boys :)

40. How many tattoos do you have?
Zero. Way to afrain of getting a diease to ever even consider.

41. Coffee drinker?
YES! We bought the most amazing coffee machine 2 years ago, I love it. If I could hug it I would.