We had the laziest day today, it was great! We relaxed on the couch and in our bed, yes all four of us, until noon! That's right, noon! We didn't take showers until 12:00. We finally got up, showered and decided we needed to eat something. Anthony decided it would be nice to go get lunch, so we did. More laziness, no cooking or cleaning. We really need to do that more often.

I'd like to wish my good friend Star an incredibly happy birthday today!! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day today and I really wish I could be there to celebrate your day with you! Enjoy your first birthday as a mom!

Connor started soccer yesterday. He really enjoyed it. It was hard for him to keep his hands off the ball, but I think he's going to be a pro in no time!

Anthony and his classmates made a bet with their teacher, they had to get at least a class average of 95% on their last test or they would all have to shave their heads. The class got a 93.5% average. So this weekend Connor helped me shave Anthony's head. I miss his hair already, he has really great hair. Although, he doesn't look bad bald either.

Today was such an incredibly beautiful day we decided to spend some time at the park. We have a park close by which is our new favorite. I love to get on the playground with the kids and run around with them. It's great exercise for all of us. We especially love the tube slide.
"Can you hear me?" Charlotte loves to talk into these things.

Sometimes Charlotte makes up her own words. The latest one I like the most is, "stukie". It means stupid, as in "I don't like this show, it's stukie", this was an actual quote from Charlotte. I'm not sure where she comes up with this stuff, but I love it.

Today Charlotte had her very first dance class. She's taking a ballet/tap class with three other little girls. Normally Charlotte is running around with Connor doing the boy things he does, so it took me a little while to get used to seeing her in her pink leotard and white tights dancing with other girls dressed the same way. I pulled her hair back in two braids, which she NEVER lets me do and she just looked absolutely adorable!! I can't wait for next Tuesday to see it again!

I'd like to wish my mom, Cathy and step-dad, Wayne a very happy anniversary today! They're celebrating 15 wonderful years together. I hope you guys have a great anniversary!!!

I have all sorts of favorite photos of my family. This one ranks at the top.

LOVE THESE TWO BOYS!!!!!!!!

I want to wish my friend Melanie an incredibly happy birthday today! I hope this day is as special as you are!!

The kids say things all the time that crack me up. Here are some examples:



I've been trying to eat boiled eggs since I don't eat much meat and I really need the protein. Connor saw me make the eggs then asked me if he could have a spoiled (boiled) egg.



Charlotte was going around and around my legs and she said, "Oh, that's making me busy (dizzy)."



Charlotte likes watching Dora. Dora always says, "Come on, vamenos." So Charlotte one day said, "Come on, dominoes."



There's so many more but I can't remember them right now.

I recently sold Charlotte's crib. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm pretty sure I don't want any more kids (for those of you that have been talking to me lately you know how I was on the fence for a while), but getting rid of the crib makes it all seem so final. I'm sure it has to do with the fact that my little baby boy just started kindergarten and I feel like my two babies aren't really babies anymore. It's great having them grow up, they are getting so independent and it's much easier going places with them. No diaper bags, no more sleepless nights, being able to actually understand what they want. I'm happy they're growing up, but part of me is still holding on to them being little. When will that end? Please don't tell me it never goes away!

Connor started Kindergarten today. He did a great job. I thought for sure he wouldn't get on the bus, but he got right on the bus without any hesitation. I met him at school just to make sure everything was okay. He didn't need me one bit. I was so proud!

The three musketeers. There are two other kids on our street that are in Connor's class. This picture is of them walking to class together after getting off the bus.