The summer seems to be whizzing by. You know it is almost over when school supplies line the shelves of the stores. Weather here has been crazy first it rained and hailed and rained some more for weeks. It did do some damage to our cars but nothing too bad. Now it is just too hot to function. And the mosquitos...ugh if I get bit one more time. We all look like we have some weird disease because we have been bit so much. We had Alyncia's birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese and it was a lot of fun. A couple of her friends came and she just loves being the center of attention. She got a Justin Beiber CD and is driving her brothers and dad nuts by playing it all the time. I hate to say this out loud but it is growing on me. He really isn't that bad. We are having Luke's party this Wednesday at Jump street. I know parties are a bit delayed this year but his trip to Iceland was quite costly and so we are getting to parties a bit late. I am sure my children will hold this against me for years when they are grown up. But, hey remember you got your party!
Tye has been busy playing club basketball. He has been working so hard. He goes out every morning and even practices on his own. I feel so bad for him. This team does not treat him very well. If he makes one mistake they pull him right away, all the while other kids make many mistakes and it doesn't happen to them. It is so hard to know what is right to do with this team. I know this is one of those tough experiences that kids need to go through and it will make him stronger. However, seeing his confidence fade away is very hard for a mother to deal with. How can we protect our children yet let them live and experience life? I have not yet mastered that balance. This team has some shady characters. The coaches are not the most moral individuals. They have lied, cheated and are just not people we would normally associate with. The kids cuss, talk back to their parents and all around really are brats. I know that isn't nice to say about kids but it is the truth. Now the problem? The problem is this is a great opportunity for Tye he is becoming more aggressive and the parents are so competitive and aggressive just like us. My husband stuck up for Tye today and it wasn't pretty. He is the type of guy that sits back and doesn't say much but lets it build up until he can't take it anymore. Because if his large size he can be quite intimidating. He is Tye's biggest advocate and even though he pushes Tye very hard it is only because he loves him and wants him to have the opportunities he did not have. Nobody ever said parenting was easy. I will say it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. Some days are rough but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Welcome to Double Digits Luke!
Dear Luke,
Happy Birthday my sweet boy! 10 years ago you and I spent 4th of July weekend at St. Anthony's Hospital watching the fireworks. The nurse brought you in to me and I nursed you and we watched the sky light up from the 5th floor of the hospital. It is only fitting that 10 years later we laid on a blanket in Edgewater and watched an amazing show together. We held hands and it was a wonderful night! I can't believe you are 10 years old. Time is going way too fast! You are such an amazing person! Everyone was shocked that we let you go to Iceland and we just knew you were going to be ok because you are just such a trooper. Kathy Peterson, whom you went with told me how much she is going to miss you and how all the families felt you were such a great kid. I am so glad they got to know you Luke. They are the ones who are better for it. You have a unique way about you that just makes people smile. You are such a great little boy. I know we argue a lot and I push you hard but I hope you know I only do that because I love you so much and I know you are capable of great things. Oh Lukie! I am so proud of you and I feel so lucky to have you in my life. You have taught me to enjoy life more Luke. You have taught me to take the time to smell the roses. I know that sounds silly but I am so impatient and always in a hurry and you are so laid back and you have taught me to appreciate the little things and not to miss the bee on the flower. Or the ant lion in the dirt. You are so much fun! I hope your next ten years are as great for you as the first ten have been for me. I thank God everyday for letting me be your mom. I am the lucky one and I will never forget that. Happy 10th birthday my sweet, sweet boy!
All my love,
Mom
Happy Birthday my sweet boy! 10 years ago you and I spent 4th of July weekend at St. Anthony's Hospital watching the fireworks. The nurse brought you in to me and I nursed you and we watched the sky light up from the 5th floor of the hospital. It is only fitting that 10 years later we laid on a blanket in Edgewater and watched an amazing show together. We held hands and it was a wonderful night! I can't believe you are 10 years old. Time is going way too fast! You are such an amazing person! Everyone was shocked that we let you go to Iceland and we just knew you were going to be ok because you are just such a trooper. Kathy Peterson, whom you went with told me how much she is going to miss you and how all the families felt you were such a great kid. I am so glad they got to know you Luke. They are the ones who are better for it. You have a unique way about you that just makes people smile. You are such a great little boy. I know we argue a lot and I push you hard but I hope you know I only do that because I love you so much and I know you are capable of great things. Oh Lukie! I am so proud of you and I feel so lucky to have you in my life. You have taught me to enjoy life more Luke. You have taught me to take the time to smell the roses. I know that sounds silly but I am so impatient and always in a hurry and you are so laid back and you have taught me to appreciate the little things and not to miss the bee on the flower. Or the ant lion in the dirt. You are so much fun! I hope your next ten years are as great for you as the first ten have been for me. I thank God everyday for letting me be your mom. I am the lucky one and I will never forget that. Happy 10th birthday my sweet, sweet boy!
All my love,
Mom
Friday, July 8, 2011
Happy Birthday Alyncia
Dear Alyncia,
First they told us you would not live, then they said you may live but your quality of life wouldn't be any good, well... I am not sure how one measures a quality of life but 7 years later you are doing amazing. You are smart, witty, athletic, and beautiful. You are such a joy to us! We spent your birthday boating at Chatfield with the Lawtons. We had so much fun! They pulled a tube behind the boat and while it took some persuassion to get you to do it once you did you wouldn't stop. All the other boats kept stopping and remarking on how cute and tiny you were on the tube. You kept giving us the thumbs up sign which means to go faster. We couldn't stop laughing you fearless little girl! We had a few minor problems on your birthday first I locked our only set of car keys in daddy's car when we were getting water out of it. We decided it was best not to ruin his day so we didn't call him until 3:30 after he was hot and tired and worked a long day. He took it relatively well. Then as we were leaving Chatfield Amy's power stearing broke down in her car and we had to wait an hour for AAA to get there and tow it. 7 of us and a dog then piled into Max's truck to head home. We had originally had plans to do dinner with grandma and grandpa at your favorite place, Chili's. Instead we stopped at Chick-Fil-A. You told everyone it was your birthday and the employees gave you a pink balloon and a stuffed cow and let you make your own ice cream cone. You were so excited to go behind the counter to make the cone. It was the highlight of your day! When we got home at 9:30pm we were all tuckered out. I asked you how your birthday was and you said one of the best ever! We are having your friends party next week, but I dare say this day was great fun! I just love to see how excited you get about everything! You are just always happy and you love life so much! You make me want to embrace it just to get as much enjoyment as you! I am so grateful for these past 7 years and cannot wait to see what this next year will hold! I love you with all my heart and then some!
Happy 7th Birthday Alyncia!
Love,
Mommy
First they told us you would not live, then they said you may live but your quality of life wouldn't be any good, well... I am not sure how one measures a quality of life but 7 years later you are doing amazing. You are smart, witty, athletic, and beautiful. You are such a joy to us! We spent your birthday boating at Chatfield with the Lawtons. We had so much fun! They pulled a tube behind the boat and while it took some persuassion to get you to do it once you did you wouldn't stop. All the other boats kept stopping and remarking on how cute and tiny you were on the tube. You kept giving us the thumbs up sign which means to go faster. We couldn't stop laughing you fearless little girl! We had a few minor problems on your birthday first I locked our only set of car keys in daddy's car when we were getting water out of it. We decided it was best not to ruin his day so we didn't call him until 3:30 after he was hot and tired and worked a long day. He took it relatively well. Then as we were leaving Chatfield Amy's power stearing broke down in her car and we had to wait an hour for AAA to get there and tow it. 7 of us and a dog then piled into Max's truck to head home. We had originally had plans to do dinner with grandma and grandpa at your favorite place, Chili's. Instead we stopped at Chick-Fil-A. You told everyone it was your birthday and the employees gave you a pink balloon and a stuffed cow and let you make your own ice cream cone. You were so excited to go behind the counter to make the cone. It was the highlight of your day! When we got home at 9:30pm we were all tuckered out. I asked you how your birthday was and you said one of the best ever! We are having your friends party next week, but I dare say this day was great fun! I just love to see how excited you get about everything! You are just always happy and you love life so much! You make me want to embrace it just to get as much enjoyment as you! I am so grateful for these past 7 years and cannot wait to see what this next year will hold! I love you with all my heart and then some!
Happy 7th Birthday Alyncia!
Love,
Mommy
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