Gillian has a little green blanket that Grandma crocheted for her baby dolls. Gillian uses the baby blanket all the time. A few weeks ago, she brought it too me and said “Can Grandma fix it?” And she held up the blanket. I asked “Gillian how did that happen?” She said with a straight face… Continue reading Baby blanket
Tonight I gave the kids a bath, John read books to Gillian, and I read a few pages of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Then the three of us snuggled in my bed with Gillian’s manket. John decided to get his Grandma blanket so we could all get under it. After about thirty… Continue reading The fortune
Gillian has a stuffed dragon named Spike. Spike had a little cut on his neck. Last week, we asked Aunt Betty to take him home so Grandma could stitch him up. Before Aunt Betty could take him, Gillian had to give him lots of kisses and squeezies. When I tucked her into bed that night she… Continue reading Spike
Today was the second day of camp shows at Briar Hill. Since I am so close to camp, I had decided to go to go both days. Today I asked Grandma and Grandpa to join me. Aunt Betty also came, because we didn’t actually get to see John perform yesterday. We arrived at camp today… Continue reading Camp Show – take two
We spend the entire month of July celebrating the kids’ birthdays. Today was our last birthday celebration. I brought pizza and cupcakes to Gillian’s school. I arrived at school and Gillian came running up to me. “You made it! Look, here’s my crown!” She was so excited. I had one more surprise, I brought a… Continue reading Last birthday celebration
Yesterday, John got off the bus and we got in the car and headed to Grandma’s house. Then Grandma, John, Justin and I went to the beach. The boys talked about John’s camp on our way to the beach. It constantly amazes me how well they get along. Justin is 11 and John is almost… Continue reading The beach
In February, John’s school participated in Jump Rope for Heart. All the kids at school jumped during their Physical Education classes, but kids also had an opportunity to raise money to support the American Heart Association. John was very excited about raising money and bugged Daddy and I non-stop about asking people to donate. Thru… Continue reading Jump Rope for Heart
The kids slept over Grandma’s house on Saturday night. I went to pick them up on Sunday. John was not happy to see me. He said “Can I talk to you?” And he pulled me outside and aaid “You know, it’s just the beginning of spring break. I thought I would get to stay longer.”… Continue reading Grandma’s house
Gillian’s school was closed today for an in-service for the teachers. I asked Grandma if she would watch Gillian during the day. Gillian was super excited to have a day at Grandma’s all by herself. On Monday when Daddy picked Gillian up from school, Miss Patti asked Daddy “Is Gillian going to be in school… Continue reading Bean’s adventure
Grandma made Gillian and I new infinity scarves. Grandpa gave them to me at work yesterday. I picked up Gillian and she saw that I was wearing my new scarf and she asked “New scarf?” I said “Yes. Yours is in the car.” I gave her the new scarf and she said “I can put… Continue reading The scarf
John and Gill went up a hill 