Ok let's back up

Here are a few pics from Emm's small bday party. We did it after school in lieu of a traditional party with lots of kids. These girls are from her Kindegarten class. And since mommy spent Zero on a party that meant Emma got an I-PAD. She loves it.

It was too cold to swim but they did stick their feet in.

The only thing Emm really wanted to do was to show them her doll that Pees and Poos. The girl cracks me up and is just mesmorized with that doll!

Rodeo 2012 - The Band Perry. I am not kidding you I had to stop counting the amount of sugar and junk food the girls were eating. I think Claire had 3 ice creams, skittles, a sprite, hot dog and on and on. Same for the other girls. I had to really bite my tongue. It's once a year that they get free food and get to sit front row. They loved being able to get up and go by themselves to get their food. Independence!!

Happy Friday

Yesterday in the car Emma and I were coming home from her baseball practice. Here is our conversation:

Me: Emm, I so enjoyed watching you at practice today. Do you think you'll want to play baseball next year?

Emm: No way! No, no, no... (in her sweet, matter of fact way)

Me: Why not Emm? Do you not like it?

Emm: Mom, I just want to like go with you to Panera and like maybe go shopping afterwards and let my sisters play all the sports.

Me: Awwww.... ok sweet girl, that sounds like a plan. You love your momma huh?!?

Emm: uh huh....

She sure is a cute baseball player though.... Moments like this I want to remember forever. We used to go to Panera once a week her last year at Windwood. When it was just her and I. She loves the Mac N Chz. I must say it is pretty darn good.

Ten Things I Want To Tell Teenage Girls | Kate Conner

For my girls when they get older. This is so true!

Ten Things I Want To Tell Teenage Girls | Kate Conner

Happy Birthday to Me!

I woke up this morning happy that it's my birthday. I think since turning 30 this has been the happiest. 30 was weird just because I knew there would be no more 20's. Today, I'm still a young woman but not yet 40. My brother will beat me to it. That's always a good feeling!

Here is was my conversation with Claire last night as I put her to bed:

Me: Now remember, tomorrow is my birthday. :)
C: Oh yea, (insert huge loud moan, scowl and sour face)
Me: Why the outburst Claire?
C: Cuz, I have to make you a card and I keep forgetting and now I don't have time!
Me: Well, I don't need a card from you to know that you love me. It's ok, don't worry about doing a card.
C: Ok good, well I won't worry about wrapping your present either mommy cuz it's really a waste. No reason to waste the paper.
Me: Yes, Claire you are correct, what a waste that would be!

My kids crack me up!