All grown Up...

Tommy is all grown up. Our Baby is no longer a Thumbsucking Baby. On a beautiful sunny day we decided to set up a swing outside on our porch. He was having a wonderful second ride when he fell off and got hit in the face by a swing, it broke his front tooth loose. Luckily it didn't fall out. The dentist said it should be as good as new in 2 days. Unfortunately for Tommy this meant he could not suck his thumb, poor baby.
We have been trying to get him to stop for awhile and this was the final push. In order to stop we took away his lovey, "yellow pillow". As with everything in life Tommy moved on and has only asked for it a couple of times. I on the other hand have been a complete wreck! I have been crying hysterically for his yellow pillow and the last strand of babyhood he had left. I really miss those chubby hands and rolley thighs and the way he looked so completely satisfied with his thumb and pillow. Alas parenthood is hard.

Where in the world are the Germans?

Why I haven't posted!!!

Baby Claire, love her!

A moment of sweetness for Tommy.

Yes, I am that Mom. I haven't posted for 6 months. Where did the time go? I could give you excuses but it comes down to I am just getting this two kid thing down now. Claire is almost 10 months and Tommy is knocking on four's door!
Well a lot has changed. Lets start with Claire. She is now crawling and pulling herself up. Tonight she took a couple of steps along the music table she has. YIKES! She has said her first word Ba (Ball) and boy does she love them. Tommy was bouncing a basketball and every time it came into her view she said "Ba, Ba". How cute she is! She has a smile that warms your heart, her whole face is enveloped in a grin. I love it.
Tommy is having a wonderful time at our expense on being three. We took him to Red Robin to celebrate him turning 3 1/2, we are officially on the downhill side! Four has to be better then three right? If you know different don't tell us. We would like to keep that bubble intact for now. He has been learning letters at school and can count so high. His passion of the minute (besides Cars) is music. He loves musical instruments and has a play guitar and drum set. He sings and dances it is so cute. He really likes to watch rock videos and imitate the rock stars. I hope he continues on his music path, he really enjoys it.
John has been working hard on wood working. He made Claire's changing table and then a marble board for his grandpa. They were both so beautiful. I am so proud of him. Now if we could just get the garage cleaned out so he could work in there he would be set.
As for me, I am just enjoying being a mom. Work has been hard, I changed jobs and now I work in the Pediatric ICU most of the time. It will just take time to learn my niche and know how to deal with everything emotionally. Lots of sick kiddos. But I do love the work. I have been practicing my sewing skills. I am hoping to take a few classes when everything calms down. Right.
I will try to post more frequently, but I can't promise!