8 & 2

Lachlan turned 8 yesterday...yes 8. I really can hardly believe that 8 years ago today I was holding my 1 day old first baby boy. I had no idea about being a mother-I only knew it was what I wanted so badly for so long. Now, he is not quite so cuddly and I have learned so much. Sometimes I think back to the special time when it was just him and wish I could go back and enjoy it some more. Now I have awesome conversations with him and am amazed at what a respectful, wonderful boy he is! 2 boys have been born since then one 2 years ago today...

I can hardly believe that McKenon is 2! 2 precious years ago my labor was just beginning and went very quickly! My beautiful boy was born here at home and it is such a special memory for me! He's also not quite so cuddly anymore but I can still rock him before bed and he lays his head on my shoulder and we sing. It's precious time that I know will pass quickly, which almost brings tears to my eyes. Soon he'll be 8, Cohen will be 11 and Lachlan will be 14!

So all in all I am so very thankful for my 3 boys. They have taught me to be a mommy and I wouldn't take one moment away that I've had staying home and raising them.

Happy Birthday boys!

I'm MOM

This is a Mack latest and greatest. He now calls me "MOM", only Mama when he is crying for me or hurt. MOM....okay is it just boys? Or maybe it's me? All my boys have never really called me "Mommy", it's "Mom". It seems only when they are really needing me am I "Mommy". So about a month ago I start hearing this "MOM" from the backseat. I think to myself, that cannot be my 23 month old calling me "Mom"...but alas it is! Now I often hear "Um, Mom"...unbelievable! He also calls Daddy "Drew" copying me, but I think "Drew" is endearing compared to "Mom"...I don't want "Mommy" to already be gone! Maybe it will come back? My sister's 2 daughters who are 11 & almost 15 still call her Mommy! NOT fair I say! I'm putting my foot down! "Boys, you have to call me Mommy for a few more years PLEASE!"

Beside the above it's been a wild month so far. Have I mentioned December is NOT my favorite month? 3 birthdays (including mine), countless Christmas things to do, baking that never ends (I'm a crazy baker and actually enjoy it), Christmas programs etc. So it's been a little crazy! I really want to enjoy it all but sometimes I get caught up in having everything perfect and don't enjoy it. We did get some snow the other day so that made up for all there is to do!

I do wish everyone a happy holiday and a HAPPY 2010!

Here's some pictures to make you smile :)