Bedtime

What is sweeter than hearing a little voice say, "I wuv you, Mommy"?

Drivers

Is it just me, or are the car drivers in this city forgetting the rules of the road?  Or are there just a rash of cars that somehow can not signal anymore?   Or did I not get the memo that I need to learn how to read minds to know when and where these people are turning?

Bed please?

So the first words out of the boy's mouth this morning after Hi Mommy was "Stay in bed".
Seriously, what kids wants to stay in bed instead of getting up for yummy breakfast and a day of playing?
Crazy kid!  :)

Sweetness

I LOVE coming home to big hugs!

Another Nightmare

I had a terrible nightmare last night.

We were playing at the park and the boy pulled out of my grasp and took off running wanting to be chased.  But, I couldn't catch him before he reached the road.  He was hit by a passing car and flew through the air.

When I woke up, it was all I could do not to rush into his room and pick him up to hold him close.  I'm still on edge about it.

tummy happy

I picked this up today ... an early b-day treat for my hubby.

Coldstone's Midnight Delight ... delightful!

Hug Please?

Today, for the first time ever, the boy came up to me and said "Hug please, Mommy?"
*heart melts*

Dreaming

I appreciate the fact that I can experience interesting dreams and remember them.  Really.  (Last night my dream was that I was graduating high school with average marks and for whatever reason, the military shut down that area of town and deemed my celebration party a threat.  Odd, since I graduated with A's from high school 20 years ago and besides dinner with my family, no celebration.  Ha!)
But could they just not happen before I need to get up.  I need to get up instead of making my alarm going off part of the plot and then sleep for another 40 minutes!!!

Mom

I love my Mom.

Amazing Grace

This was my favourite song from church this morning.

"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

[2x]
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
-- Chris Tomlin

Helper!

You know you're blessed when your 21 month old insists on sweeping all the floors and mopping the kitchen.  And won't take "later" for an answer.

Saturday morning

I love that when the boy stirs on Saturday morning, Al gets up and takes care of him and lets me catch a few more winks.

Teddy Bear Picnic

When I went to get the boy up after his nap today, I was serenaded to the 21 month old version of the Teddy Bear Picnic.  Next performance was by Mommy.  Then the boy insisted on doing it himself again.
And my heart melts.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/teddy/teddypicnic.html

Shoes

I've been looking for shoes for "the boy" for over a month now.  Not just any shoes ... size 6 black dress shoes.  Nothing special right? 
Apparently so, since I haven't been able to find any under $50. 
Seriously!
There are a ton of pretty little girl shoes.  But what is available for boys?  Running shoes.  Or work boot style boots.  Please!
I needed the shoes by Wednesday morning when we head off for a wedding in Ottawa.  So, I went out on a mission last night to find the shoes at the mall for the 3rd time.
Woohoo!  They were found! *sigh of relief*