I sent the kids upstairs to the bathroom for bathtime. I found them sitting on the floor waiting for me. Gillian was hugging John. John looked at me and said “What it’s her? She’s doing it.” Gillian said “What? I just love my brother.” They are so sweet to each other. Before bed they made… Continue reading Kisses and squeezies
In the car tonight John asked “Can I stay up until the sun goes down tonight?” First let me explain, I’m a mean Mommy. The kids go to bed at 8 every night. In the summer it stinks because it is still light out, but they need their sleep (especially John). Anyway I said to… Continue reading Negotiations
Daddy and I decided that John is old enough to stay up until midnight for New Year’s Eve. John is very excited about staying up. Every half hour he comes running to Daddy and I saying “Is it time yet?” About a half hour ago, he came running upstairs. “Is it time yet?” I played dumb and asked “For what?” He… Continue reading New Year’s Eve
Daddy lets me sleep in on the weekends. I truly enjoy the extra time sleeping, but sometimes it isn’t that simple. Daddy needs to remind John every night to “Not wake up Mommy. Do not go in and snuggle her, do not check on her, just go downstairs and play.” Saturday morning, John came downstairs… Continue reading weekend mornings
Tonight at dinner, John wanted some ricotta cheese on his pasta. He pointed at the cheese and said to Daddy, “Will you do the honors?” Tonight I told John that he could get two Hersey kisses for Gillian and himself for dessert. John brought the kisses upstairs into Gillian’s room. The kids enjoyed their snack… Continue reading Little stories
I was the lucky one to pick the kids up from school tonight. Since I work until 5:30, the kids are already in the Dolphin room playing with the remaining kids. I have a little routine when I arrive in order to save myself some time and aggravation. I go to Gillian’s cubby and organize… Continue reading Pickup
My kids are so sweet. They love to give kisses and squeezies (that’s what we call hugs). I’m a lucky mommy. I get the most kisses and squeezies. John got to stay up a few minutes later than Gillian tonight. He snuggled in our bed for a little bit and I told him it was… Continue reading Sweet kids
John and Gill went up a hill 