A day at the park

My camera is broken, so these are pictures from last Wednesday. We were kicked out of our house for 3 hours so that a bunch of real estate agents could tromp through our house. I drove to 4 different parks before finally settling on this one. They were all have construction work done to them, even this one, but I was tired of driving around. The kids still had a grand time, even though most of the park was fenced off. And poor Super E had to swing on the baby swings because there were no big kid swings. He just barely fit.

A Day at the Lake

We went to Grapevine Lake today. Slathered on the sunscreen and spent a few hours in the sun, hiking around the lake. The guys had a great time throwing rocks and getting dirty. Just a nice beautiful day with my guys.

Ache

Lately, a lot of people have been asking me if I am STILL breastfeeding as if it were some kind of burden to them. Yes I am! Going on 15 months. Even my pediatrician seems to feel the need to talk to me about weaning and stopping (someone who obviously knows very little on the subject)! And just to set the record straight, I am weaning! Just very very s..l..o..w..l..y. I plan on sticking with it for quite a while longer. After all, I'm not working. What else have I got to do that I can't stop for 15 minutes a couple of times a day and spend some one-on-one quiet time with my precious little baby. He won't be this small much longer. It's a perfect way to stop what I'm doing, slow the clock a little, and cherish every moment.

The idea of stopping makes my heart ache so much. I can not bear the thought of not doing it. Stopping means that he is growing up and I want to enjoy his smallness as long as I can. I know after I-guy, I will never breastfeed again and breastfeeding both of my children has been one of the greatest joys in my life. I can't begin to explain the closeness and deep bonding you feel when you snuggle up with your child and began to nourish them in this way. It is my body that fills his body up with delicious nutrients and love. I know I can give them nourishment and love in so many other ways, but nothing is as personal and totally of myself. Super E watches me feed I-guy sometimes and I know he feels the importance of it. He hears the stories of our breastfeeding experience and I hope he will carry it with him always. I can't think of a better gift or more important way to start a babies life out. Giving completely of yourself as a mother, protector and provider.

I know breastfeeding won't last forever, but for now, we are very happy doing what we're doing.

Mama says Om

All boy

My Guys

Another quick post with a few pictures.Here is Super E showing off his new Soccer Trophy. He had his last game last Thursday. Afterwards, they all went out for ice cream. Here is what he had to say about the season.

"I tried really hard all season long to make a goal. I didn't get a single goal in the whole wide world, but I did make two goals at some other games. I did get a trophy and that is something really good for me. "

I was pointing out to him all the chocolate finger prints on it and he said to me, "Well mom, that will be your new job. Just clean it and make it shiny everyday!"



Here is cutie pie little I-guy

He's sporting another item of clothing that mommy decorated with a freezer paper stencil. And just so you know, He climbed up on that chest all by himself.

Happy I-guy

Just a few quick pics of my little I-guy.

A BIG smile.

A really REALLY BIG smile!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

A Happier Day

Here is Super-E sportin' his new t-shirts that mommy made using freezer paper and fabric paint. You can see how it's done here. He loves his new shirts screaming, "these are PERFECT!!" when I showed them to him. He has plans for me to make more. I'd like to make some for I-guy too. It's really fun.

As you can see, Super-E is looking a lot happier today. Today he'll be meeting up with his soccer team for a final game against Black Magic (if it doesn't rain) and ice cream at Braum's!! He's very excited about that!! Can you tell?

I-guy is in better spirits today as well. Unfortunately he keeps rubbing snot all over his face with the back of his hand and is not suitable for picture taking (per his request). Maybe tomorrow.

Liquid

Tears, Tears, and More Tears

The first thing I think of when I see the word liquid (relating to family) is breastfeeding (I-guy is going on 14 months-yeah!). But, after a day like today, all I can think of (see and hear), are tears. Not tears of joy- nope tears of.......I don't know what. The guys are just feeling crumby today. I-guy is still a little snotty and congested which I'm sure is not making him feel very well and Super-E is just plain upset because Gracie (our neighbors grandchild) hasn't been able to come over and play. To make matters worse, Ry-daddy and I are starting to feel the stresses of having the house up for sale. Why gosh, I feel like crying right now......bwaaaaaa- waaaaaa-waaaaa.

Okay, sorry. I lost control. When ever the kids are both crying at the same time, sometimes Ry-daddy and I start wailing too(just for fun). Usually I-guy is the first to stop. He just looks at us like "what the heck are these two doing?". Super E usually stops soon after because he has to try not to laugh! Pretty soon we're all laughing. It's a fun game.

Mama Says Om: Liquid

Wild

Just a fun little picture showing how wild my guys can get. In these pictures they are doing a little dance- getting jiggy with it! Don't worry, we weren't playing any country music, they were just taking turns wearing that cowboy hat. It was pretty funny. Oh, and there was no music playing- just me singing. Yeah, I can sing a tune or two. I must be pretty good at it because Super-E kept asking me to sing it over and over! Yes, he's had his hearing checked.

After we did some dancing, there was a little wrestling match between Super E and I-guy. Really it's just them hugging each other and rolling around on the ground screaming. Another pretty funny site.









Sorry about the crazy colors. I guess I got a little wild too!