Look ma…no training wheels!

A couple of months ago, Tyler decided (on his own – no pressure from us) that he wanted to lose the training wheels on his bike.  Apparently he wanted to go really fast and the little wheels were holding him back. We figured out pretty quickly that even though he seemed to be physically ready, he was not mentally ready. Let’s just say everybody was frustrated and Tyler was not the only one who was crying!

Fast forward to this past Sunday…

Gathering his nerve

And…we’re off! All we had to do was tell him it was easier to hold his balance the faster he went. I kind of regretted saying that after watching him take it literally…he was speed racer! Mama was just a little scared

Of course, dad had to get his bike too…doing tricks and jumping. Doesn’t he know that Tyler was trying to do that with his training wheels and is now going to attempt it without?! Is he trying to make me go gray before my time???!

  Eat my dust dad!

Beach Trip with the Usual Suspects

Last weekend, we took a few extra days and decided to spend it at the beach. This was the first vacation we have taken outside of family since the kiddos arrived, and let me just say – it was a long time coming! We had an awesome time…definitely the first of many with “the gang”!

Here are a few pics to sum it up, enjoy!

 

   

 

  

All in all, it was an a-maz-ing weekend…can’t wait to go back! love you guys!

The dishes can wait…

I saw this great poem on another blog and had to repeat it because there are times when I feel just like this…after cooking dinner, and cleaning up after dinner, and giving baths, etc. I am sooo tired! I sometimes find myself saying these exact words, and like the author end up sneaking back into their rooms at night when they’re sleeping to hug and kiss them one more time, promising that tomorrow the dishes can wait so we can play one more game of hide and seek. I will NOT wait until they’re grown to realize I should’ve spent every minute I could with them.

To My Grown-Up Son or Daughter

by Alice E. Chase 

My hands were busy through the day,
I didn’t have much time to play
The little games you asked me to,
I didn’t have much time for you.

I’d wash your clothes; I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me, please, to share your fun,
I’d say, “A little later, hon.”

I’d tuck you in all safe at night,
And hear your prayers, turn out the light,
Then tiptoe softly to the door,
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.

For life is short, and years rush past,
A little boy grows up so fast,
No longer is he at your side,
His precious secrets to confide.

The picture books are put away,
There are no children’s games to play,
No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear,
That all belongs to yesteryear.

My hands once busy, now lie still,
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I could go back and do,
The little things you asked me to.

ugh! Can someone please give me a box of tissues?? anybody?

Two Minutes of Laughter…

I can’t ever get enough of my babies…especially when they play together, which (surprise surprise) is pretty few and far between. Most of the time the only thing I hear is “mo-omm, she hit me” and “that’s MIIINNNNEEE (at the top of the lungs in a pitch I cannot replicate), I was playing with THAT!!” OMG! It’s hard for me to fathom that my brother and I fought half as much as they do!

But once in a blue moon, I hear insane laughter, and I go around the corner to find this…

     

I can’t believe he let her drive…I think he’s thinking the same thing in these pics!

It warms my heart to know that deep down they DO love each other…even if we only glimpse it for a minute :)

Mother’s Day Weekend

I seem to always be a day (or so…) late with my posts, but I hope everyone had a great Mother’s day…either hanging with your mom’s or hanging with your kids or if you’re fortunate you got to do both!!
  

These are my reasons for loving Mother’s Day!! :) I never saw becoming a mom in my future, but WOW…I’m so glad I did. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.

(by the way, in case you're wondering, Reggie was not allowed in this picture for 3 reasons: First, someone had to take the picture, I don't know how to use the timer! Second, it's Mother's Day, hello? Third, he was wearing RED...I mean, seriously! Didn't he get the memo?)

I’m also sooo thankful for my mom, who 1. Made it possible because without her I wouldn’t be here :) and 2. Gave me such a great example to follow…she’s amazing!

AND for my wonderful hubby and his wonderful mom. I’m so blessed to be surrounded by such great role models who also adore my children…and if that means spoiling them rotten, bring it on! There are worse things in the world then to have someone love you that much :)

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY EVERYONE!!