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Happy Mom's Day

May-11 » Filed Under: Sweet News » Posted by: Julie

Despite the wind, rain, & cold weather, it's been a good day. Maybe I should be thankful for being forced to be inside, play with my kids, and remember what they're like at their various ages.

Thanks to my kids & husband for the dark chocolate, flowers, and most of all for fixing up my road bike so I can start riding again. 4 years and 2 kids later . . . please tell me I'll remember how to do it! One of my best presents is starting my part-time schedule again. I've been full-time since January and will love getting off at noon or 2 pm for the next 2 1/2 months to spend more time with my kids (and have a little more time for me . . . did I say that out loud?).

Cooper is still in the stage of questioning everything, and no matter what answer you give him, it turns into another question. Our runs together go like this . . . C: Why does the robin have an orange belly? Me: He was born with it. C: Why was he born with it? Me: Why were you born with your light brown hair? C: I don't know. Why is his belly orange? Why does he fly away? Me: He doesn't want you to take his worm. C: Why does he not want me to take his worm? Me: He's afraid you'll eat it. C: Why is he afraid I'll eat it? Me: Because he doesn't know that you don't like worms. C: I don't like worms. Why is he afraid I'll take his worm? Why does he fly away? And on and on . . . I'm not complaining, but I have to admit it makes the runs a bit more challenging as I'm gasping for air trying to answer 30 minutes worth of questions. :) Cooper has been a great kid lately. He's now in the Tiger room at school with the 3 & 4 year olds, so he's definitely not bored. And while he has his moments of being three, the "terrible three's" have not been too bad yet (knock on wood).

Anna has moved on to toddler-hood. She babbles constantly, asking me things and telling me things. So far I can usually just make out a word or two . . . "Babble babble go." "Babble babble car." etc. She repeats words constantly, runs everywhere, and is slowly losing her baby belly. She now wears clothes she wore last summer. They're just not so long on her and not so tight in the waist. She's one tough kid and chases Cooper, provoking wrestling matches whenever possible. Add "referee" to our list of daily "to do's." Her teachers tell me she has her "sensitive" moments, but can definitely hold her on with her friends. Look out boy cousins . . .

Happy Mom's Day to all! I hope you all get to appreciate your moms (and your kids) today. Now I have to go call my Mom . . .


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