Back at work

I'm back at work and happy to report that the kids are doing fine. They are enjoying Tante Rose's (daycare). We've almost made it through the first two weeks and "they" say that those are the most tiring so I figure it's smooth sailing from here.

Here's some pictures of kids.

Pictures by Elijah

(In case this picture needs clarification: This is soup. He added water, dirt and sand. Then he mixed it up and stuck his finger in to taste it. He contemplated the taste for a moment and then he went to add more dirt.)

I think it's time to buy him his own camera. Or maybe buy me a new camera. Yeah, I like option two better :)

Cleaning the windows

Like most kids, Elijah loves to spray things. He loves it when he can help clean the windows or mirrors. So he was thrilled when I let him clean the patio windows. I asked him how it was going.

Elijah: Good.

Me: That's great to hear.

Elijah (with a great deal of conviction in his voice): Yeah, I love it mom.

Learning to ride

New BBQ, costly. Empy box, priceless.

Happy birthday Elijah - Part 2

Sometimes we as moms just need to let go of our own expectations.

Tomorrow is the friend birthday party for Elijah. I had grand ideas of what we were going to eat and do. In the midst of the planning and doing I came across a child's birthday party on Facebook. It looked like the mom had spent A LOT of time. As a casual observer I felt the freedom to judge the ridiculous amount of time that she had obviously spent. Until I realized that while my theme was different, I was that mom.

So we're having burgers, chips and veggies. There will be no eleborate birthday cake. (Although it's not for lack of trying. Attempt #1 involved cupcakes which ended up being lopsided due to my oven not working properly. Attempt #2 involved a 9x13 cake that was going to be a rocket. Icing was made. We were ready to go. Apparently the cake did not want to come out of the pan and subsequently it came out in pieces.) So we will have a icecream cake from Dairy Queen.

The thing is, I know that Elijah doesn't care. What I make for him will not be viewed by him as a reflection of my love for him. He just wants to know that when he's hungry, there is something to eat. When he needs a hug, he wants to know that someone is there to cuddle with.

A few weeks ago he said "Mommy, I yuv you forever." I'm pretty sure that's with or without an elaborate birthday party.

Happy birthday Elijah - Part 1

Family Birthday party. Mommy made her little Buzz Lightyear a rocket cake. He is happily enjoying his Toy Story toys - Buzz, Woody, Rex and Barbie are having a great time.