5 going on 10

My 5 year old blows me away sometimes. After I picked him up from kindergarten today, I went upstairs to nurse the baby and put her down for a nap. In the meantime, Joseph (age 5) got out the bread, bologna, knife (butterknife), plate and made himself a sandwich. Wow! Pretty soon, he won't need me for anything but love, hugs, kisses and support :)

Also, being the unique child that he is, he made his sandwich with the ENDS of the bread. He loves the ends. What kind of kid love the ends of the breadloaf? This is the first one I've met.

Kiss my what?!?!?!

Matthew, my 3 year old, is having a hard time articulating his words, but not last night...After falling down and hitting his behind on the brick around our fireplace, he quickly and clearly told me, "Mama, kiss my butt" (meaning a literal kiss to make it better - haha). After thinking about what he said, he began laughing. Joseph, Matthew and I could not stop laughing over that one for quite a while. And, of course, the boys had to keep repeating the phrase because I found it so funny. Won't be so funny when one of them says it to a teacher, though...

A little later, Joseph went to actually kiss Elizabeth's butt (which he will probably be doing throughout their lives - haha), and pronounced that she had pooped. Not only that, but he went to get the wipes and diaper, and laid her down to change her diaper. He was REALLY going to do it UNTIL he saw the poop, then Matthew took over. With my supervision and guidance, my 3 YEAR OLD wiped my 1 YEAR OLD'S poopy butt. Wow - my kids are awesome! Now if only I can get Matthew to wipe his own butt properly. :)

(I apologize if the word "butt" is used excessively in this post or if it offends anyone.)

Huge milestones this week

Joseph started Kindergarten. Matthew started preschool. Elizabeth turned ONE. Mommy made it through with only a few tears!

Happy 1st Birthday, Elizabeth!

You...

light up my world.
smile the biggest smiles.
take my breath away.
are just so beautiful!
soften your brothers.
are sugar and spice and everything nice :)
are a gift from God.
shine.
bring joy to everyone who meets you.
pose for the camera.
are loved immensely.
are ONE YEAR OLD!

Happy Birthday, my sweet princess!

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Heavy Heart

I have only ONE WEEK left before I watch my first born baby walk into a Kindergarten classroom, and out of my arms. ONE WEEK left before the lump forms in my throat while I wave goodbye with a smile to cover up my heartache. ONE WEEK left before the morning routine of having a relaxing breastfast, and watching a movie with my kids is unraveled into a frenzy to get ready and out the door on time. ONE WEEK left before my children are separated into individual worlds, only to reunite later in the day after school. ONE WEEK left before I worry if they miss me like I miss them. This reflects only half of what my heart feels. I am also excited for them to experience and learn new things, make new friends, and expand their tiny worlds. Where did the time go?