A Boy Mom

I have to say, for awhile I felt a little left out. Like I was missing out on some sort of "club." The "Boy Mom Club." I'd see all these posts about how wild and crazy life was with little boys. The climbing, rough-housing, dirt, and pee and yet how those mom's just felt connected to the little boys in some way.

But now I get it.

I'm part of "the club" and have been for 16 months.

I totally get it.

This kid is different. So completely and wonderfully different than his sisters. He is calm, but wild. Silly and sweet. Ready to run and play outside and snuggle with his blankie on my lap. I never really understood the bond that Ethan has with his little girls. How they have him so completely wrapped around his finger. But now I get it.

He is in to EVERYTHING! He digs in the trash, splashes in the toilet, and throws completely good diapers away, and the lids to my pots, and my badge for school. We gotta check our trash, often.

He love cars and trucks and balls. He's learning to climb. We don't have to lock the stair gate anymore, he can go up and down the stairs with ease. It's only a matter of time before he has figured out how to open the damn baby proofing locks we have on everything.

He grunts at everything. I've learned to tell the difference between his "dog-grunt" and his "graham cracker-grunt" and his "I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE grunt." He is going to keep us all outside all summer. He just wants to dig in the dirt, walk in the grass, and play with his puppy!

His sister's love him too. They love to find ways to make him giggle and chase them around the house. I'm sure they won't think that's as fun when he's a little bigger and can really catch them!

I'm so excited to be part of the "Boy Mom Club" and to be completely wrapped around this little guy!

A Post For Katerina

Daddy's little girl
His eyes and smile show in you
Love your spunky way

You are without a doubt a little daddy's girl. Although it didn't start out that way. You were born with dark black hair and a desire to be held by mommy. But as your hair changed to blond and your eyes stayed that crystal blue, your love for daddy came rushing out. We will be in trouble if you ever truly figure out how much you have him wrapped around your little finger.

Goofy Grin
Angry Eyes
Ornery Smile
Silly Laugh
Crazy Girl

Seriously. We always know how you're feeling because you show it on your face. Everything you do comes with emotion. Learning to control your emotions and allow your personality to shine has made for some very interesting pictures of you, little one.

Sweet little Kit Kat

Lover of all living things
A servant you are

Little Kit Kat, you love everyone. When your sister was sick, you took care of her. You made sure she was comfortable and happy. You like to keep the peace. You love your puppy and all your stuffed animals. If I were to be bold enough to predict what you may be someday, I see you in a position to serve others and make others happy. While your sister is very logical with her thinking, you go with your heart, always showing your emotions. This is a good trait. Don't lose it.

Active, moving, and always on the go
Racing, climbing, begging to swing
Signing and dancing to and fro
Sitting still is not your thing

Oh little mover. If you're sitting still, then we know to check your temperature. You have always been a mover. Out of everyone, you kicked me the most while I was pregnant with you, and you've kept that going ever since. We'll have to make sure there's always options for you to run off that energy. You never back away from a "race challenge" from your sister...and many times you beat her already.

Four.
Four years you've blessed our lives.