Tilliebug

Matilda is turning into such a big girl...she went to Sunday school with Patrick today instead of coming with Tim and me! The class is three and four year olds, but she didn't mind. She barely gave me a second look when I walked away. I'm not going to lie; I was anxious..at one point during church, after I had glanced at the door for the 17th time, Tim said, "Oh my gosh, stop it! You are making me nuts and she is FINE!" I knew he was right, but I couldn't help it. She is my baby...our last baby...and I am not ready for her to be so big and independent. Sometimes I think she really is more independent than either of the boys were at her age. Maybe that is what happens when you're number three...? She is the sweetest thing-always saying please and thank you. She is so excitable and happy. I just really love being her mom.
And as you MIGHT be able to tell from this picture, Tim is pretty thrilled about being her Daddy:

For the record, she did wonderfully without us this morning. She participated with the other kids, sat in circle time, and folded her hands when they prayed. One of the teachers said she couldn't believe she isn't even two yet.
And finally...I wanted to leave you with a little musical number from our girl, but it just won't load properly. I'll put it on Facebook instead!

My Valentines

I love Valentine's Day. Actually, I love all of the silly holidays...St. Patricks, Halloween, Valentines...it's a reason to just do things with a little bit more fun! We started off with a special Valentine Breakfast..complete with some small treats and a festive tablecloth!

Cinnamon raisin bagels with strawberry cream cheese, cottage cheese, strawberries drizzled with chocolate, and a mini powdered doughnut.


Matilda's hair gets a little crazy in the morning...

My kids are totally nuts about cottage cheese. You should have seen Tim's face the night Donovan finished his dinner, asked what we could have for dessert, and then cheered when I said, "Cottage cheese?" All three of them...cheering...it was hilarious.
Then they opened some singing cards from their Mom-mom and Pop-pop. Always a hit!! Matilda's was a recordable card and she couldn't quite figure out how she was hearing her Mom-mom and Pop-pop...the face says it all!
Then Donovan went to school...not before I made him pose!


And then Patchy and I took some pictures to make into lollipop cards! A special thanks to a friend for passing along the idea!
Punching pic:


Which we printed at Target and turned into these:
I think his preschool friends will be impressed tomorrow! His daddy sure was when he got one at dinner!
And then Matilda did finally allow me to tame the crazy hair...see how cute??
Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Kids are Expensive...

I don't have a picture! Actually, I do...but it is on my phone and I need to figure out how to upload it and get it here...
This weekend ended up being expensive! KIDS are EXPENSIVE! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...Donovan needed new sneakers, cleats for baseball, baseball pants...Patrick needed a haircut...Matilda needed diapers. Of course, Patrick and Matilda both have birthdays coming up. It's nuts! I feel like we just had Christmas, and aside from clothing, they don't need much!
I'm also on day 15 without my van...DAY 15, PEOPLE! Need I remind anyone I have THREE kids?! I have had a rental car since Thursday, but this is ridiculous. Apparently they determined the problem was a wiring issue...as in a wire was somehow split...but the lovely gentleman who fixed it decided to use the word "chewed"...as in, "something chewed through that wire," and do you know what that means to a warranty company?? It means an ANIMAL...so right now that choice in wording could be the difference between owing $800+ and not...I'm really hoping that can be worked out in our favor....
I'll wind down by stating that Tim and I are watching the Grammys. I love Eminem. Love Cee Lo. Love Usher. Even little Justin Bieber is growing on me...
And okay, so it isn't a pic of my family, but look at this and tell me you don't love Cee Lo?! I dare you!