Spring BREAK

they don't know that they missed out on Disney

they didn't ask why we were not riding on a plane

there was no talk of what do we get here and what are you going to give me there

they simply, very simply, wanted to stay at a hotel that has a waterside for a slide

and eat waffles for breakfast

it was perfect

and simple

and so Ben and Emme

I love that Emme was not even able to ride the waterslide

and you would have never known she was missing out on anything

she made her own fun

that is MY GIRL

It was a red letter break for them both

and, literally, all we did, was a day at this hotel, a few playdates, and just spent time together

board games, baking, grilling, drawing, singing and dancing,

familying........

simple pleasures

taking life in

watching the world go by, 

in a blur

conquering fears

making our own family fun

a short season

I don't think it should be much for a boy of six

a little practice

exposed to a few games

and that is it

and that is JUST what it was

at the Y

six weeks of practice

one hour

one night a week

and a few games on the Saturdays in between

all it took to make him soar

he really did well

got in there when he needed to

dribbled the ball

hustled and paid good attention

and check him out

guarding the boy with the ball:)

never mind that they are wearing the same color....

teeheehee

what a fun season of basketball

just enough exposure to make him want more

Thank you

The second day B stayed home sick , he was beginning to feel much better. So we worked on a few projects. One of which was writing thank you notes to all of his wonderful family and friends. This was a proud process for mama. I loved talking with him about the importance of saying thank you, but even more, I loved learning from him what it means to be thankful. He was so careful with his words, did not want to rush through his writing, and had a specific process he wanted to take in completing the task. Proud Mama, proud boy.

My Animoto Video

This last week I went to a technology conference and came home to a sick boy. So, needless to say, between some cuddles and movies I had some time on my hands to play with what I learned. This video is a product of my time.....

What do you think?

By the way, he is MUCH better......

Now we are just praying no one else gets it........

My Animoto Video