What's going on with us.

 Lia ready for school.  Happy girl.

 Here's my yoga, zen child!

 The boys hanging out on the couch.

 Lia lovin her brother.

Way to go, Paul!

Paul just completed his first Sprint Triathlon yesterday.  It was a .5 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run.  He told me he accomplished both goals he set out for himself:  1. he didn't drown and 2. he didn't come in last!  He actually did very well for it being his first race.  Lia, Owen and I were there to cheer him on.  He worked very hard for this and I'm so proud of him.  Congratulations Sweetie!

Our kids

Kids grow up so fast!  Lia, you're 3 years old now and in preschool!  You are the only girl in your class right now but that doesn't seem to bother you at all.  You are making new friends and learning new things.  You know that 1 plus 1 is 2 and 2 plus 2 is 4.  You know that when you mix 2 colors together you get a different color (especially red and blue making your favorite color purple).  You are working on sharing and taking turns.  You have a great sense of humor. You are always laughing and being silly.  You are a big help around the house.  You like to bring me things and pick out what clothes your brother is going to wear.  You love to cook, from cracking eggs to stirring batter to taste testing everything, you love to be in the kitchen with mom and dad.  You love to paint and listen to music.  You love to play with baby dolls.  I am impressed with how gentle and loving you are towards your brother.  He smiles at you often and loves when you talk and sing to him.  You make him feel safe and loved. 

Owen,  you are 2 months old already!  2 months have flown by and you've changed so much already.  You are gaining weight well and getting stronger and more alert every day.  You are getting good neck control.  I can't even tell that you came 1 month early.  You smile more and more these days (giving the majority of them to your sister).  You recognize my voice and love to snuggle with mom.  I love giving you hugs and kisses.  You are such a super cuddly baby!  You are starting to sleep longer at night which makes mom happy.  You are starting to grasp things in your hands.  You like to hold your sister's hand (just leave Daddy's chest hair alone)!  You are a joy to be around and I look forward to watching you and your sister grow and learn.

Thank you, Mimi!

Dear Alice,
Thank you so much for coming and taking care of all of us during this special time in our lives.  You helped out so much with the kids and around the house.  Saying 'thank you' doesn't even begin to express the gratitude we have for everything you've done for us.  Lia got alot of attention and playtime with you which gave Paul and myself time to bond with our new baby.  And you spent time with Owen so Lia and Mommy could have some important one on one time together while Paul was working.  Monkey loved all his walks and playtime too!  You also helped take care of things around the house so I could focus on both of my kids and catch up on some much needed sleep.  The love and support you gave to us really made this transition easier for everyone.   We all miss you very much and can't wait to see you again in a couple of months.  Thank you again, for everything!