Proud Parents of a Preschooler!

Maddie before she left for school

Cox and I are now proud parents of a preschooler. It was both a very exciting and a weird moment for both of us. For the first time, we dropped off Maddie at school and left her there the WHOLE time. That's a big deal for us. Because at two's time, we were with her the whole year. She would not be left alone even if we waited just outside the door. This time we said our goodbyes and LEFT. There were no tears we were so proud my little girl is now a BIG girl. I had a few hours to spend with just Lucas. Weird. On Friday, am going to go for a walk and get some coffee and enjoy a few hours of just having 1 kid. :o)

Jamie and Maddie after their first day of school...i guess it went very well

Happy Birthday to the best husband anyone could ask for!

I have been blessed with such a wonderful husband, dad to my 2 beautiful kids and best of all my best friend. Happy, happy 33rd birthday Cox. I could not ask for anything more...i love you.

Maddie's 3!!!

I can't believe it! I've been a mom for 3 years now...sigh..that means 3 years of not sleeping much. Hahaha. Maddie has grown up these past few weeks, she's learned to get up on the toilet without a stool, she's learning how to wear her shirts and pants herself properly (still not perfect but kudos for trying). For the people who were not able to attend, click here and here for the pictures.

back to school give away

Come and join in on all the fun!! Mommies United is having an entire week dedicated to that one day the kiddos go back to school!

Plus the prizes... Yes there will be prizes to win, to get your little one started with school shopping. From educational, to clothing there are some great things to win. Just in time for school to begin, so stop by and join us.

In anticipation of our big event we are giving one very lucky blogger a chance to win one of our SURPRISE GIFT BASKETS!

Your basket will include:

V-Tech VMotion
Kraft Bagel-fuls
Gift check for Starbucks new beverage, Vivanno
Burger King Crown Cards and Kids Meal Crayola back-to-school toys
Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps and Potato Crisps

So, you want to know how to win? Blog about our Back to School event before Aug 16th and place our event banner on your sidebar.

Ready, set, BOWL!

We were invited to Elijah's 5th Birthday party. Maddie had a blast (thanks again "Pees"). She was so excited she did not eat any healthy food at all. All she had was just juice and ice cream!! WOOHOOO can you say sugar HIGH? Anyway, after she went through her loot bag she eventually fell asleep. She finally got tired halfway home. Here are some pics.






Maddie's ready to bowl..


Cassiel's happy to see Maddie


Maddie, Cassiel, Micah & Meghan


Ready position...


Maddie must be wondering who's head Ninong is holding up..she does not know Darth Vader.. btw, this was the pinata. Just in case anyone was wondering.


final group picture with the birthday boy and his personalized bowling pin

Am one proud Mama..

Recently, We have been wanting to "training" Maddie to go to summer programs on her own. But yesterday she did! Yahooo!! With little tears of course, but this time she actually had a good time. I am gearing her up for preschool in the fall. Where it's not parent participation. I know we will have another adjustment period, but at least I know that she CAN do it. This picture shows how much fun she had.

Getting my independence back!

Lucas was 6 weeks old this past Monday so that means...I can drive now!!! Wooohooo.. it's not like I didn't enjoy being chauffeured around but sometimes I just want to go out -- NOW and I can't. It's just different when I know I can go out anytime I want and not have to bother someone to drive me. So thank goodness it's already been 6 weeks.

My son has grown...he now weighs 12.5 lbs and 23 in long! He eats a LOT! Thank goodness we have no problems feeding him the breast or the bottle.


PS. Thank you Mom and Dad for all your help during the past few weeks. It's truly appreciated! :o)