Happy Birthday Colin!

Colin officially turned 3 on July 12.We decided since my mom and Phoebe weren't flying in until the 17th, we would celebrate a week later. We had the party at a local pizza place and had a clown come to entertain the kids. Tater the clown, what a name. It reminds me of "Mater" from the Cars movie. She was something else. The face painting she did on the kids was amazing. When she arrived, she came over to Colin to let everyone know he, in fact, was the birthday boy. He turned and gave her the back of his head. It was if he thought that would make her go away. She was very good though, and took the hint. Surprisingly, Colin did allow her to paint his face. He wanted to be "TigerMan". The party went well and I think the guests enjoyed themselves.

My Mom, Phoebe and Madelynn are headed up to TN to visit with my Grandmother. The decision to take Madelynn didn't happen until yesterday. She is a big girl and loves to spend the night with Abuelita, and LOVES my mom (her Grandmother) more than anything. I think she will do great and I want her to spend as much time with her Great-Grandmother as possible. Colin wasn't too happy about them leaving, but he is still too young to travel away from home without mommy. Not to mention, my mom couldn't really enjoy her time with her mom. Colin wants her undivided attention when they're together. She couldn't feel more honored to be loved by such sweet children. I thank the Lord everyday for my family, we are truly blessed.



Have a great week all!

Painting, bowling and hurt kitty...

We had a good week. I finally started painting Phoebe's room. She decided back in the spring, that she was ready for a new bedroom set. She also wanted a new color scheme in her room. Her room was a pink before, with a twin sized bedroom set. She had indeed, outgrown that set. We bought it when she was 8, so it was a bit juvenile for her. The sad thing was, I didn't have a need for it. Madelynn already has a set and it was "girly" looking, so I couldn't use it for Colin. So, I decided to sell it. That was 2 weeks ago, and I just started painting yesterday. Her room isn't very big, so I did get it done in 3 or 4 hours. I just have the closet left to do. The furniture should arrive next week. She'll be home Thursday, and her room will not be ready. She may have to sleep on the sleeper sofa in the basement's living room.

We have been getting together with a friend of Madelynn's from school every week, Andrew. He has a sister a year older than Colin, and they all play together so well. His mom couldn't be any nicer.We decided to take the kids bowling last week. This was Colin's first time ever. The kids enjoyed it, they got a little anxious between turns.

Allie-Belle, our frisky feline, managed to injure her foot the other night. Every morning, she gets up on the rocking chair on our front porch and looks through the living room window, once she hears us "stirring". This is how she greets us every morning. Well yesterday, I found it odd that I hadn't seen her peeking or heard her meowing. When I opened the front door, she came in, hobbling. One of her back paws was swollen 4 times the normal size. I inspected for a bite mark or cut, but nothing. I know there are those folks who would have rushed their pet to the vet and received "emergency care", I on the other hand, am not that person. I would have taken her had I felt that it was life or death situation. I am happy to report that her swelling has come down and her mood is much better. She was even jumping to play with the string on my ironing board.

Have a great week!

Is July here already?

It doesn't seem possible that we've already celebrated the fourth of July. The year is half way over, it doesn't seem possible. School will be starting in a month. Time flies when you're having fun. That's what they say..I say, "Time flies when you are busy".

Colin will be celebrating his 3rd birthday next week. That really doesn't seem possible to me. He is talking so much now. Potty training will be on our agenda here really soon. I have already decided to take a laid back approach and ease him into it. He really has no interest in the potty. I will give it a try for a week. If he doesn't catch on, then we will revisit it again in another month or so.

Madelynn has started taking ballet. She seems to enjoy it. This week she is also going start swim lessons. Maybe she'll follow in Phoebe's footsteps. She loves the pool. Colin, too loves the pool. He likes to hold on to Mommy a lot, so I am waiting another year for him to take lessons.

My mom will be visiting soon, we can't wait. We love having my mom here.. I hope she'll retire in the next few years and make Georgia her home. There's nothing better than spending time with Mom. Phoebe is flying in with her, so we are looking forward to seeing them both. Victoria is staying a little longer with her Grandma. They are planning a trip to California to see Victoria's uncle, who is a Marine.

Work is going well, for both Victor and I. We had a day off together yesterday, for a change. With the exception of going to the gym, we really hung out around the house. I took a 2 hour nap, which is EXTREMELY unusual for me. I might take 3 naps a year. Colin is starting to follow in those footsteps, unfortunately. Madelynn didn't give up naps until she was 3 1/2. Maybe once schools starts, he'll be more tired by noon.

Have a great week!