Mason's "I Am" Poem

On my last volunteer day in Mason's classroom before school ended, I was given the assignment of helping the kids put their poetry on the computer. I was so amazed to read these poems. The kids were heartbreakingly honest as they shared their dreams, fears, wonders and hopes. I feel honored to have been able to read them all...

This is Mason's.

I am truthful and kind
I wonder how my best friend will look next time I see her
I hear snow hitting the ground
I want to always have good dreams
I am truthful and kind.

I pretend to be a teacher
I feel my Mom giving me a big hug
I touch my little bunnies as I hold them
I worry about when everybody who I know dies
I cry when my pets die
I am truthful and kind.

I understand that I can't have everything I want
I say that magic is real
I dream about being a fairy
I try to remember to feed my pets
I hope everybody could be safe and healthy
I am truthful and kind.

Dylan's Birthday Surprise for Mommy!

Today, for his Mommy's birthday, Dylan practised standing alone for the first time! He was beside himself with glee and couldn't stop laughing every time he did it. What a fun little guy!

The Many Funny Faces of Dylan!!!

Dylan is truly the master of funny faces! Here I have captured three of his favorite expressions which we see several times each day when he is being super silly. The one with his mouth open is not a crying picture--it is more of a rock star pose...

Mason's Fishy Performance!

Dylan at the Pool!

Hannah Graduates!

Mason's Piano Recital!

Mason had her piano recital today! She played "Whirling Leaves" and "We're off to See the Wizard". She had worked so hard on the Wizard of Oz song and she did a beautiful job, nerves and all!

Goodbye, Preschool!

Hannah's class celebrated a wonderful year of preschool at a local park. There were games, a jumper, and even pony rides! Best of all was spending time with her good teachers and friends, who have helped Hannah overcome her shy nature and be her regular silly and fun-loving self, even at school!

Sweet Little Guy

Today, Dylan is 11 months old! Only one more month until the big birthday. How quickly it goes...

Look What's Coming up in Our Garden!!!

Mother's Day Tea!

Ahhhhhh-- Mother's Day Tea! This year, I had two Mommy celebrations in one day, one at Hannah's preschool and one in Mason's class. Both were wonderful and as always, I was almost reduced to a puddle of tears on the floor. Those girls sure know how to pull on their ole Mom's heartstrings... I am one very lucky Mommy... (Be sure to look at my lovely portrait drawn by Mason.)

For Daddy!

Mischief!

Dylan has been caught red-handed emptying my sock drawer and "rearranging" Hannah's dollhouse.