Smarty Pants

The other day I was taking Kylee to school, when we were stopped at a stop sign. Kylee said, with a know-it-all tone of voice "octagons have 8 sides and triangles have three sides." I was shocked by this, so I asked her where she had learned that. She said "moose and zee" (which is on Noggin- a childrens TV channel). In a way, I was hoping she would say school... I guess she learns more from TV then school. When we ask her what she learns at school, she just says "I learned how to play outside" or "I learned how to rest."

Play Time

Tonight Kylee was playing with her dolly and her dolly's stroller, and Rhett got the idea to put Luke in the stroller. It was so cute, we just had to show you.

Growing Growing Gone!

Last week as I was at Kylee's swim lesson, I noticed she was swimming long distances and jumping in the pool and swimming to the instructor. I thought maybe the teacher was helping her, but to my surprise, she was swimming ALL BY HER SELF!!! So Saturday night we went to the pool and she is truly a little fish! She just kept going and going. She didn't want to stop! I was so surprised and so excited. This all happened within just two weeks, so you can imagine why I am so shocked.

Pretty Princess

So I got Ky a princess dress just for fun. One day after her nap she came and found me dressed like this. I thought it was so cute! I told her she should go find her dad and show him what a beautiful princess she was. She said "I'm not a princess, I'm just a kid!"

What Kids Say

I think I have to be the luckiest mom ever. Today I was having a hard time with feeling alone and just adjusting to moving and maybe some postpartum stuff, and was crying on the phone to Rhett. I was telling Rhett that I really wished I could have a hug or someone to just cry on. A few seconds later I feel a tug on my leg and Kylee wrapped her arms around me and gave me a big old hug. After I got off the phone with Rhett, she hugged me again and told me she didnt want me to be sad and then asked why I had purple tears (mascara running down my face). All night Kylee kept asking me "are you happy now mommy?"
I wasnt really sure if I should tell this or even really wanted to tell this, but I feel that it was so sweet and such a tender moment, I really wanted to show how wonderful life can really be... and that people are real. I am someone who most people, when first meeting me, wouldnt know I struggle with self-esteem and depression. I am open about this because I believe that there are people out there who may need to hear it. But something I learned tonight was that I am incredibly lucky for my two SWEET and CARING wonderful children. I am truly blessed.

Lukes Blessing & Family Visit

So this last week was so crazy busy. We had my Dad and Dovey, Allie and Mike and Joy here (Joy stayed at Rachel's place). We did lots of fun stuff, like going to a cool Salmon BBQ, berry picking, going to White Rock Canada, and going to visit Issaquah again (hats where I grew up, for those of you who don't know). My long time friend came down to visit for Luke's blessing on Saturday and stayed in town until Sunday. We all had some serious Guitar Hero games going on!!! It was a lot of fun seeing my sister get into it as well.

The baby blessing was beautiful and such a wonderful day!!! Luke is now 3 months and just loves talking and cooing. I was shocked that he didn't cry when he was being blessed! After his blessing my sister leaned over to me and said "I am socked he didn't cry." "Rhett doesn't cry at all," I replied. She laughed and said "No! Luke." We had a nice laugh after that. My mom bought his outfit and Grandma Joy bought those cute little shoes. I didn't want that day to end. It was just Heaven on Earth to be with all the family and having such a great time.