Neighborhood Watch

Now you see them....

Now you don't!

James' reaction!

We all could not believe it! We had 4 beautiful hydrangea plants planted in our backyard and someone came and took them in the middle of the night, roots and all. Gone! Just like that! I mean who would to think to do such a thing. We discovered they were gone Mother's Day morning so not sure if a child needed a last minute Mother's day present or what. Chad mentioned he stole a small tree once from his neighbor when he was younger and got in a lot of trouble. So I asked..."really why did you steal the tree" and he said "to put in my tree fort" Oh ok that makes sense...not really. I guess it is a boy thing because Papop had the same theory. Sorry James there will be no stealing plants/trees for you in your near future. Chad and I are currently conducting interviews with the neighborhood children. No current leads but we will keep you posted.

James also had the same reaction above when we met with his new teacher who told him no more diapers June 1 when he moves to his new class. Pull-ups only and after July 31st big boy underwear only. We have our work cut out for us because James is still very much reluctant to sit, stand or go near the potty. He is very much content with the diaper. Can't you see it in this face??

I am indifferent.

I have been slacking with the blog lately. We have had a busy month and I have so much to update. Hope to have several posts completed this week!

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!

Today and especially on Sunday I reflect on the 3 mothers I am so graciously blessed with...my mother, my step second mother, and my mother in law. Each of these women have had so much influence on my life and I would not be where I am today without them. Much of which I didn't realize until I became a mother.  I understand how much a mother truly sacrifices for her child and how no one can honestly describe the unconditional love that a mother feels. Thanks Mom for sacrificing so much for me and for providing me with an environment where I felt protected and loved. Thank you for giving me guidance and the opportunity to learn and grow so I could be prepared to live in the "real world" on my own. Each day I strive to provide James with the same environment. Some days I have to dig deep for my patience and hope for wisdom and others it comes naturally. I can only hope I am doing it right most of the time.

"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." --Agatha Christie

"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." --Honore de Balzac

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!! And Enjoy your weekend! And here's to all my moms!

Me and Mom on my wedding day

Mom, Me, and Kelly at my baby shower (obviously very pregnant here!)

Jeanie and Dad holding James on his birthday!