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The sun is shining and I am ever so grateful. The kids are bored, I am bored. I feel like my pictures are boring. How many pictures can you take of a kid on the couch or a kid in the living room? Spring and summer can’t come soon enough. I am sure all those Midwesterners out there are sick of hearing that. That is small talk around here. It’s so true though.

Another year

I had a birthday a couple days ago. I am not exactly sure how I feel about it. I know I am not old. I am starting to slowly creep towards 30 though. Remember when I was talking about the awkward ages of kids in this post? Yeah, well I am realizing we are always in some sort of akward stage in our life. Right now, I am in this fun stage of pimples and wrinkles. I think I would take another wrinkle or 2 to get rid of this 16 year old boy face. I mean come on! I think Proactiv is in my future...it worked for Justin Beiber and all of those other celebs, it would surely work on me, right? Not sure why my face can't look like Ada's. Too bad she is too young to truly appreciate her smooth skin. Check out the piggies!!! On my birthday my dad and his wifey Vicki came over and cooked us a yummy breakfast. Such a lovely way to wake up. I can't say it enough how happy I am to have them back. The rest of the day was filled with lounging in our jammies and I even snuck a nap in. Happy Birthday to me! My stepmama Vicki is owner of Poised with Serenity Massage. She is amazing. I am not sure how many of you have had a full body massage, but it isn't just a really good back rub. I urge you all to get one, and if you live in the are you better get one from her! :) This might sound really cheesy or something, but as I was laying there getting my massage and going somewhere far away, all I could think of was the art of it. I actually felt like a piece of art being worked on like a sculpture or something. That might sound weird, but it was really cool. I am not sure if all massages are like this, but hers definitely are. Do it. Messy yummy. This made my birthday right here!

Legos

The other day Caleb and James disappeared. I found them in James' room and the condition of his floor made my jaw drop. They spent at least 5 hours that day on that floor creating. I consider myself to be pretty creative, Caleb really wowed me. He made 3 or 4 airplanes, a jail with guardsmen and a watch tower with more armed guardsmen, and a bunch of cars and boats. For some reason when I sit down to a pile of Legos all I can build are houses. Square houses, with maybe a couple windows and a door. I am sure I will be better with the whole dressing Barbie thing with Ada. Not going to lie, I am looking forward to those days.

Imagination Movers!

James and I went on a little mama/son date and saw the Imagination Movers live. It was a lot of fun and James loved it. It was really great for adults too. Good times. I urge you if they are playing in your area to go see them, you won't be disappointed!

Sorry for the horrible pictures. Note to self- Don't rely on camera phone...it stinks! Also, I got yelled at for taking pics towards the stage, even though they stunk too from my phone, I guess I shouldn't post those ones. Oops!

The benefits of fresh air

It's been so long, I've forgotten about the benefits of some yummy fresh air. Over the past couple days, with the weather so nice, It's all coming back to me. It actually uses up some of that energy my kids have bottled up inside them.
Two days ago, Caleb and I took the kids on a super long walk. The fresh air knocked them right out. BOTH OF THEM! That never happens at the same time anymore. I guess as the weather continues to get warmer, I know exactly what I will be doing during nap time.
Day 1 :






Day 2 (yesterday)They actually played outside for a while, we went for another walk, then they played more:


Then this happened at about 6pm...

Where is the pause button?

I think there are few types of things you can do to a toddler, that makes them look grown up all of the sudden. This for me was it for Ada. I mean look at her, she is a big girl. For James, it was the first real hair cut. All of the sudden they are little people. All clean cut and ready for work. I know when I do cut Ada's hair that will be another one of these baby to big kid transitions I will have to get used to.

I am not sure I am ready for my baby to grow up. I would prefer to keep them both at the age they are at right now. Before James starts to hit those weird akward ages.

James is in preschool and when I pick him up the parents must wait at the entrance of the building and wait for their kids there. He goes to preschool at our neighborhood public school, so as I wait I watch the other kids in single file lines go to art class, gym, etc. I think they are mostly 1st and 2nd graders that I see. Their hair all matted to their head from static, clothes just don't fit right- to small or too big, teeth just too big for their cute little faces, etc. Of course these kids are still cute and beautiful, but it seems like such an akward age. Now thinking about it, I guess all school aged kids are in some sort of akward stage at any given time.

My kids are still so little and cute and they still cuddle me. I think that is the biggest thing for me. They still cuddle me and eachother. I don't know for how much longer I will be lucky to have kids that actually like eachother. I just have to take it in now, remember, create memories, and take lots of pictures. It will be gone too fast.

Oh the sweet signs of spring

The temps are creeping out of freezing. Sweet little signs of spring are starting to surface. It actually rained yesterday. As much as I have enjoyed the warming sun the last few days, the rain was welcomed with open arms. The smell alone won me over. I closed my eyes as I stood outside and visions of green filled my head. Those visions are not so far off and you have no idea how much that excites me. James is ready to go to the park. Ada is ready to play outside bare foot with a sundress on. Nightly baths in order to scrub that days dirt out of their ears. It's coming. I think (Mom) that is why I love living here. The excitement for the next season is so much fun. Appreciating the warm and the cold, as it doesn't go unnoticed.


Hello GREEN!

Don't get me wrong, it still does look like the picture on the right, but hopefully not for much longer.

An Ada interview...sorta

Oh Man, my voice, the singing, please stop it now! Just ignore all that!

Just another morning

Just a little look at how James spends his time on a usual morning. A good bowl of Lucky Charms, a glass of chilled orange juice, a sharpened pencil, and the daily crossword from the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Oh the life of a 3 year old.

Good to be home!

My dad and his wife Vicki are back home to MN where they belong! It's so nice having some family back in the area. They came over last night and my dad, who is a cook for a living and is amazing, cooked us up some delicious food. Sorry Weight Watchers! They brought their dogs to hang out. James had so much fun playing with them. Ada on the other hand, I think she maybe had a couple anxiety attacks. Tiny little dogs and she was so scared of them! I am excited to and nights like this back to our life. Ain't nothin like some family...especially when it involves your dad's cooking!

Mission 1 complete. Next up: Working on my mom, Bruce, and Sis. I think I have a lead!

Whoa

I am not exactly sure what is going on. I woke up the other morning to the sounds of a little girl in my baby girl's crib. I am trying to figure it out, but sometime in the last few days Ada has transformed into a little girl. It kind of freaks me out. She will no doubt always be my baby, just bigger I guess. These 2 peanuts of mine have been playing a lot more together. Like really playing. They play cars and make believe among other things. Her hair just seems to be growing daily. This adds to the whole big girl realization I'm sure. Ada rambles on and James is constantly asking me what she is saying. I wish I knew, but an even scarier thought is, Ada talking clear isn't that far off. I think I need to go lay down.

A little James interview

The Imagination Movers are coming to town!

One of James favorite shows/band is coming to town! I love these guys. I sometimes find myself watching this show even when James isn't in the room. LOL! They are coming to our town on March 19th at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave · Minneapolis) . There are 2 shows! For show times or to find a show in your area OR to just check out their site click here. I am really excited to take James, he hasn't ever gone to anything like this and I think he is going to love it! Anyone else planning on going?

Ada's Room

I've never posted any pictures of Ada's room so I thought since it was nice and clean I would take a couple snapshots. Sweet and simple!