All by myself

Luke put this track together all by himself, which is one of his favorite things to do these days - anything ALL BY HIMSELF!

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have even one normal dog...

But then I look out the window and see one of Luke's golf clubs being put to good use. Dogs make life better, even when they are all kinds of crazy!

Love

Five years ago, I got to marry the man of my dreams.

He is still the man of my dreams, and now we have this nearly 3 year old love bug keeping us on our toes. (Unless he is napping!)

Happy Anniversary, Steve! I love you more each day...

Grrrrr & some cake

Tonight was a night that made me thankful to be a mom of one...there, I said it. AAAHHHHH! How can we have 3 tantrums over DINNER? Anyway, that is my brief, but make me feel better, grrrr moment. Now for the love affair with cake -










Last Saturday, Luke and I were invited to a really cute tea party birthday party for his buddy, Addison. It was fun to see the kids play, although Luke was the only boy and as soon as the activities (dressing up and playing princess) started he hightailed it out of the playroom and went to flirt with the cake. Really. Addison's older cousin, Christopher, helped break Luke out of his shell and he enjoyed himself, especially when he helped, from 6 feet away, Addison blow out her birthday candles and got to eat his piece :)

Here are some recent Luke quotes that I think are pretty neat:
"The train is going on the viaduct, mommy" Really, VIADUCT? Yes, Luke, you are correct!

"I am so excited!" to get to eat a gummy bear

"Let's go to Wal-Mart" at least once a day in an attempt to shop for a new toy

"I am beautiful" (I agree)

"Absolutely YES" when I say "Absolutely NO"

"Love you, too, mommy" adding this because we are not constantly arguing!

"I saw a coal plant, Daddy!" Where, Luke "Next to the train!" the coal plant does sit across the street

"Made out of tomatoes" when asked about where ketchup (a new fave) comes from

March 8

Another recap...this time of our puzzle master

-Luke and Daddy are going through a Thomas 'yearbook' (really) and reading about every engine that was ever made. Sadly/Happily we own at least 80% of them.
-5 days before our anniversary, Steve surprised me with my dream vehicle for a present! I am amazed at how excited I am to own a new -to me- Yukon! My pet name for it is Denali, I like to say that with love in my voice, and I really really love it. Not nearly as much as I love 'Puzzle Master's' Dad, though.
-Luke's seat fits wonderfully safely in the middle of the back seat in my new ride. That means any ride is a lot of fun now listening to him narrate what he sees out the windshield. Seriously, this middle seat is a bigtime thrill for a momma. I love that he is in the safest spot in the car now and his being able to see well is a bonus.
-Luke likes to tell cars to stop and make a stop sign with his hand to emphasize his point. He will also do this in a louder than normal voice when I am giving him some kind of rule, etc...that he does not like. He will also say "N-O, no" when he is really fired up...I like the ability to spell but the timing could use some work.
-We went to get pizza at the train restaurant tonight and made a stop at Barnes and Noble on the way home. A great way to spend a Tuesday night. I drove ;) Luke chowed on his individual pizza and we all had one of those 'freeze time' moments together.
-There is a thunderstorm going on outside. I have learned that a good boom of thunder is the secret to Onesie using the doggie door to come IN the house.
-Luke drew a picture at school today specifically for 'mommy and daddy' He wouldn't hand it to Daddy and I felt really honored when he handed it to me with a proud smile on his face. Then promptly turned around and headed to his toys.
-Luke is funny.
-Denali has heated seats. Is it wrong that this makes me so flippin' happy?
-Luke got a haircut last night and every time he gets one I swear he looks like a different (grown up kid) I was a little freaked out when I saw him post cut. When did our BABY turn into this able bodied person that tells me he has to poop at Barnes and Noble and then (post hand wash) rushing back to the train area for a treat?
-Gotta go work on a puzzle with my loves. I am living a lucky lady life and I am really, really thankful.

Now

This zip line bridge operator
-loves Misty Island and all of his trains
-is in his bed with Daddy hearing Thomas stories to put him to sleep - I just heard the end of The Wishing Tree story and then Luke say "I love you, too, Daddy"
-woke up from his nap today, ran out and said "I took a monster nap"
-just reminded US that he needed to brush his teeth
-went potty with three trains watching him tonight, then said they were all happy he went
-got out of his bath tonight, turned to me and said "I need some lovin' and proceeded to give and get kisses and hugs" while I melted and told him so he said "Yeah, I melt your heart"
-does melt my heart
-impresses his daddy daily (which I can't say about anyone else in our life)
-is really funny
-LOVES his grandparents!
-fell asleep on his Dad's shoulder at the barber shop today before he could get a haircut
-loves puzzles and matching games
-had a great time with his babysitter, Heather, last night and her dog Lexi!
-has a wonderfully active brain
-says three syllable words now (absolutely, amazing, delicious, beautiful) that make me wonder about how fast time goes
-is loved and is loving
-brings a LOT of joy to the world around him!

03/2011

Someone keeps shouting about turning THREE this month, 'Mars twenty second' to be exact. Not a typo...just how March sounds coming from this clever boy's mouth. He wants trains and blue cupcakes with purple icing for the big celebration. D-O-N-E
I am so happy to be his mommy.