How Was Your Day, Honey?

Sydney loves to ask me what happened at my school. So today I told her how some kids were not very nice. Sydney has a very sweet and empathetic face - she kind of cocks her head to the side and wrinkles up her nose. It is so sweet! So in her most precious voice with her look of concern says, "Did they say damn-it and stupid and they don't like you? And they kicked each other in the privacy and poked each other in the eye?"
Yeah, something like that.

Blog Slacker

So I've been a total slacker when it comes to blogging lately. Not to the point that I deserved the anonymous comment on the last post (P.S. - yes, I do know Christmas is over). Anyhoo... I have been so busy lately. But kinda, sadly I admit, I lost the urge to blog. GASP! But I'm back (no, not by popular demand, but back nonetheless).

Kyle and I just spent a week in St. Kitts. It was so relaxing and just what we needed. We celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary while we were there. I would love to show you the wonderful pictures of the adventures we had on our trip. But here's how a typical day went: eat, lounge, eat and drink, lounge, drink, lounge, eat, shower, drink, eat, sleep. I am usually one who likes to see it all while on vacation. But really, we never felt the urge to do much more than relax at the beach or poolside. It was FABULOUS! So needless to say there aren't many pics.

The view from our jeep safari

The Beach House - one of the BEST meals I've ever had

A day at the beach

Spring Break

This is where Kyle and I will be in 48 hours. Good-bye cold and rainy weather. Hello St. Kitts.

You Heard it Here!

The other day as I was leaving for work, Kyle said something about texting him later that day. Sydney then told me, "Mom, me and (friend whose name I can't remember) were texting each other in the home center yesterday." Complete with the universal sign for texting - you know thumbs typing a mile a minute. When I think of the sweet little 4 and 5 year olds in the home center, I imagine an ironing board and kitchen set, baby dolls and cradles. Apparently, this is not your average home center.

Tonight at dinner, Sam wanted to say the prayer. Those of you that know Sam well are thinking, "wait a minute, he doesn't talk". Yes, he is boy of few words, but he is talking more these days. Please bow your heads for Sam's Prayer:

Thank you. Eat. AMEN.

Happy Birthday, Sydney Kate!

Blog Friends - I'm back. Life has been kicking my butt lately so I have neglected my blogging duties.
Better late than never... here are pics from Sydney's 5th birthday. It was low-key this year (as is the tradition with us). We will continue the grandparents and close family event while we can get away with it. I know the day will come when she wants something bigger and more extravagant, but until then don't tell her about the parties the cool kids are having.
I really can't believe Sydney is 5. 5 seems different... like it's more important than 4 or 3. It's not like she's driving or anything, but 5 seems very grown up. Kindergarten is lurking around the corner. Don't get me wrong... I'm not one of those that can't stand the thought of her going. We are just starting a big, new, scary chapter (insert Ariel from the Little Mermaid singing "A Whole New World"). Sydney wanted so badly to have her ears pierced for her birthday. So we took the plunge. She was a trooper! A few tears and it was all over! She made me so proud. She walked up to the little spinning display that shows all of the choices for earrings. She looked right at the lady (that looked way too old to work at Sweet and Sassy) and said, "I want diamonds".

Enjoy the pictures of my little baby girl who is 5.

Ready to get her ears pierced!

X marks the spot!

All done... one big tear rolling down her face :(

Anxiously Waiting

Today we are celebrating Sydney's birthday - 5 years old! Her birthday was actually 2 days ago, but we are having our family over to celebrate today.

She is really excited and asked, "Mom, when do all of my customers get here for my birthday?" That's an interesting way to look at it...

Stay tuned for pics and Syd's new bling!

Happy Birthday, Samuel Kyle!

WARNING Blog readers: Hopefully you know me well enough now to know that me throwing the perfect birthday party did not make my list of "100 things I must do before I die". I'm about to post Sam's birthday party pics, but please know before you view, this party will not make Martha Stewart's segment on creative ways to gracioulsy host a celebration honoring your favorite two year old. Read on if you can stand it.

We had our family over to celebrate Sam's 2nd birthday. Sam had a great time and was well tuckered out by the end (see last pic).