I'm handsome and I don't wanna be!!

That was one of the first things I heard Easter morning. Caleb was highly upset and screaming that he was handsome and he was NOT happy about it. I guess it's just so hard to look so good all the time. After we finally got over that drama, it was a wonderful family day. We spent the morning at church, the afternoon with my family, and the evening with Andy's family. Holidays around here are more like marathon runs. The boys had a great time with everyone. They each took turns reading the Easter story at Tammy's house (Yes, Caleb read too. I was sooo proud of him!) Then they hunted for Easter eggs. Best of all, they had a real understanding of what Easter is all about. It's so amazing to watch them grow, not just physically, but in knowledge and understanding. What a blessing!

Easter Parties

Good Friday was the last day of school before spring break, and we know what that means...PARTY!!! Alex's class had breakfast, an easter egg hunt, games, and movies. Caleb's class colored eggs, did crafts, hunted for their eggs, then had lunch. And by lunch I mean cupcakes and cookies. I know I've said it before, but I feel so blessed to work at their school where I can be a part of these activities with them.

Crybaby

No, I'm not calling my children names. The boys were going through their stash from an easter egg hunt we just returned from, when Caleb came across Crybabies, those really sour candies. I told him to eat one and he ran from the room screaming 'No, I don't want to!" I thought he might cry just from the thought of it. Alex of course, bravely volunteered. Caleb, once again ran screaming from the room. "No, I can't watch!!" Such drama. He just can't stand to see his brother in tears, even if it's just from eating candy.

Let's see if these things are really sour.


I'm starting to feel it.



Yup, it's sour.

I can't take it anymore!

Daddy Donut and Kite Day

Caleb has been waiting for this day to come for weeks! Today, all the preschool dads got to come to school and have donuts with their preschoolers and go outside to fly kites. Weather being what it was, the kite idea was replaced by games in the gym. Caleb didn't care. He was way more excited about the donuts than the kites anyway.

Officer Dan

Alex was just as proud as a peacock today. My brother-in-law, who is on the Norfolk police force, came and gave a safety presentation to his class. The entire second grade learned about bike safety. My sister brought my nephew and I took Caleb out of his class so he could join in. Then they got to go outside and watch him do some demonstrations on his motorcycle. Being the wonderfully biased uncle he is, Uncle Danny allowed Alex to sit on the motorcycle and demonstrate the lights and siren. What could be cooler than that when you're in second grade?

Happy Birthday to Me

Today I got spoiled rotten. I know, I know. Alot of you are thinking that happens every day. Well, it does happen alot. What can I say - I've got a great man and some great boys! When Andy woke up (I was sleeping in of course), he found Alex in the living room hard at work. Bless his heart - he was making a banner to hang up in the hall. He said he wanted to make me something since he didn't buy me something. My heart just melted that he did that all on his own. What a sweet boy! The boys gave me a card the size of a calendar that played music. I can't tell you how many times Caleb opened that thing and danced to it. He's such a nut! I was served breakfast in bed, taken shopping, out to lunch, then to my parents for dinner. If only every Saturday could be like that. Thank you to my wonderful friends and family for making me feel so treasured.


I have to brag on my friend Kristy for a bit. She made this flower arrangement for me. I'm so blown away by her talent!

Politically Correct

Today Caleb got to dress up like Spiderman for school. It had to do with the book fair. I always enjoy listening to the boys' conversations while we're on the way to school. They can be so interesting.

Caleb: Hey Alex, the red Spiderman is the good one right? I want to be the good one.

Alex: Yes, he's the good one.

Caleb: So the red Spiderman is good and the black Spiderman (Spiderman 3) is bad.

Alex: No Caleb. You don't say black Spiderman. You say African-American Spiderman.

I almost choked on my coffee. Just didn't see that one coming.