SAHM

It is official, 2 days ago I gave my notice at work (where I have been for over 5 years) and my husband and I decided I am going to be a stay at home mom. I will be home with our 2 1/2 year old son and our 1 year old daughter during the day. I am going to attempt to chronicle our journey on this blog. In order to afford this, one of us will need a part time night job (so if you know of anyone hiring in the Seattle area) and we will need to severely cut our expenses - but we believe we can do it (and we believe it will be fun) and the best possible thing for our children....stay tuned - life is what you make it and we are going to rock it out.

One year Check up and First Skirt

Camille turned one on April 23rd but we went to her one year checkup yesterday. Since Johanna has been watching her I have watched my little girl flourish, she has gained 11 oz in 3 months and while that sounds promising her doctor is still concerned that she isn't gaining more (I am pretty sure she has put that entire 11 oz on in the last month or so since Jojo has had her) so we will return to the doctors office in 6 weeks for a reweigh and start giving her whole milk to see if we can fatten her up.

Other than that, she is beautiful, perfect and saying plenty of words (they hope for 2 words by age 1). She wore her first skirt last weekend, and I just had to put up at least one picture of the red and white polka dotted wonder....and at least one of an angel sleeping. Hope you enjoy the flicks - more soon

Mother's Day

Today is the day we use to celebrate mothers everywhere, tonight I sit here and was reminded that as mothers we share a bond, one of love, and hope and dreaming. As I sit here typing and my family sleeps I think of all mothers, of my mother - the best mother anyone could ever ask for and an inspiration to me, of Kelle, a mother I know only through blogging who has taught me that life may not always be what we ask for or what we think we want, but in the end it usually ends up being exactly what we need, of other mothers who have done the best they could with what they had to give at the time, and I am reminded that there is no perfection except love.

Any mother who loves with all of her heart and soul, who breathes for her children and hopes for wonderful things for them, is the perfect mother. And so tonight I say to every mother everywhere, Happy Mother's Day - you are doing a wonderful job.

Carbon Neutral

In reading a friend's blog today I found this little gem of a site that will make your blog carbon neutral by planting a tree for each blog registered - sounds good to us - you?

Thank You!

I was reading a post today at one of my all time favorite blogs see it here and it reminded me to be thankful - as her blog so often does.

With all of the insanity in the world I need look no farther than our couch on a rainy day to find the reason I do it all.
My husband is an incredible, loving, artistic man who has so much patience with me sometimes I wonder where he gets it.
My 2 1/2 year old son is wise beyond his years and really astounds me with some of the things he says (Example: "It is exquisite", to which I reply "What is exquisite son" and he says "IT means very special mom")
My one year old daughter is a wonder, I am amazed every day by her new accomplishments.

It is so humbling to look at your children and see how much they grow and how much a part you play in their lives, and so today, I am thankful that I get to be in the story of their amazing lives.

Our Rockstar

Things have been crazy in our house - but through the craziness we have found our rockstar. Johanna - you are amazing, the children love you, they are exhausted at the end of the day and best of all they are so happy. Just wanted to take a minute and let you know how much we love you. Here are some "better late than never" Easter etc pictures....have a great week.

Sadness and Growth

No pictures this time - I can't find the USB cable for my camera - I will put finding it at the top of my to do list.

Our family has been going through a bit of a hard time, someone we love is sick and we cannot help them, my kids won't be spending their days with Grandma anymore, it is sad for them and I don't think they fully understand it but hopefully some day they will.

Our good friend Johanna has taken in our beautiful children, Dante provides a playmate for her son who is just 15 days older and Camille provides a nice balance of girlness, or she will once she gets used to the idea and stops crying. Poor Mimi, she is more like me than I thought, we both HATE change.

My loving husband keeps telling me that there are no problems just bigger solutions, and I couldn't ask for a more supportive spouse. Thank You honey for all you do for us. That which does not kill us only makes us stronger.

Here's hoping out of any sadness you feel, growth will sprout.