Wordless Wednesday - Potty Training

Madigan is 18 months old.

Madigan is the third child. She has 2 older brothers as role models.

Wonder if she is ready to be potty trained?

Yep! She is peeing against a tree...and each time she does it she demands I change her diaper...and nine times out of ten it is warm from just going pee!!!!

A hug that melts icicles

DJ came walking into the front room. He looked a bit defeated. His body language told me right away something was wrong. He and his brother had been playing very nicely for quite some time. Running around, giggling and laughing. But now he was distressed.

Come here Buddy. What's wrong?

Everything.

Everything?

Yep. Everything.

Do you need a hug and quick cuddle?

Yep. (scrambles onto my lap and snuggles in)

So, what's causing you grief, Lovebug?

Well, I need some couragement Mommy. My whole life is full of icicles.

Icicles?

Ya...Anderson and I are playing icicle course and I keep running into icicles. It is soooooo hard.

Icicles, hmmmm, icicles... Oh! Obstacles....Can I help you out?

Well, I think a good hug is all I need to beat all the icicles in my life Mommy. All done. Thanks! Bye!

As DJ jumps out of my bear hug. I am happy that he has rebounded and is now his energetic-self. Suddenly, I am hit with a wave sadness. Right now, a mother's hug can melt any icicle he may face - and that is a good thing... I can only hope my hugs and "couragement" can help him through all and any icicles he may face through his life.

Our Much Loved Noisy -Puter

A few weekends ago the kids got to sleep over at Nana and Pepe's house.

Upon our return to pick them up I gave each child a big hug and exclaimed, " I missed you sooooo much!" I asked Anderson if he missed me, he brushed me off and put up with my hugs and kisses. He was not too happy that it was time to go home.

When we arrived back home, Anderson ran into the computer room and inquired, "Does our -puter still make noise?" I replied yes. He then asked, very politely, "Can I pleeeeeeease play Nick Jr. com?" I said yes, and opened the appropriate web page.

As I was leaving the room, I hear, " Oh Noisy -Puter, I missed you soooo much; I missed you as much as Mommy missed me!"

I later found out that the sound card on my parent's is broken, and my computer-junkie-3-year-old could not get his -puter fix!

Thursday Threesome

I have a threesome of things that I would like to brag about. My Thursday Threesome is about three things I am super proud of right now!

1) Diana at Forgetfulone was so kind as to recently present me with a wonderful award. Diane writes a wonderful blog full of insight, honesty and informative tidbits and inspiring scrapbook accomplishments that have all made me a regular reader and bloggy-friend.


I am so happy that my posts make her smile, and not run away screaming or even worse, shake her head in disbelief! In all seriousness, I am so honoured that she would present me with this award. Thank you Diana!

2) Nissa at Nissa's Niceties presented me with a great award and a wonderful compliment when describing the Lunatic Fringe. I blushed when I read it!



The rules that come with this award are:

1. You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language.
2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog to be visited by everyone.
3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that presented her/him with the award.
4. The award winner and one who has given the prize have to show the link “Arte y pico” blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5. Show these rules.

So I'm passing this award on to:



Little Elvis' mom at Pregnantly Plump. I totally love her blog: she and I seem to have so much in common, starting with our equally adorable 18 month olds! Her wonderful photo and video montages ROCK! Go check her out!

Kathryn at Seeking Sanity is one amazing mom and blogger. Her honesty, sense of being and wit draw you into every post. It is like you are watching and enjoying life, right there beside her, her hubby and her three gorgeous little boys!

Amanda at Shamelessly Sassy is, well, sassy, brilliant, witty, edgy and simply wonderful!

Mishelle at Secret Agent Mama is a brilliant photographer - I would so buy a coffee book of her photos! She ROCKS!

Alf at I Shot a Man in Reno knocks my socks off - every post is funny and true - where else can you get grass-growing update photos and awesome lessons of life in the great west? Alf keeps me in stitches and while we could have played on the same soccer pitch in high school, I am sure she was too cool to hang out with the likes of me!

3) Finally, I am proud of a project I just finished. We are attending wedding of the century in 9 days and for weeks I agonized over what to give as a gift. I am sure I will get tons of blogging material leading up to, during and after this wedding, so I will not yet go into any details - but lets just say that with DJ being a ring bearer and the wedding being out of town, this wedding is costing us a fortune!

Normally I would not share a photo of upcoming wedding gift, but I am certain the bride is too busy and occupied to visit the Fringe. Plus, I want to show-off my handy-work!

I found a neat picture frame on sale (actually bought two so I could have one since the sale price was AMAZING! ) I inquired about the colour scheme and flowers for the wedding...then in a few days completed a small personalized cross-stitch for the bride and groom. I inserted it into the cool multi-picture frame and VOILA - home-made wedding gift!

I am quite proud of how it looks and I am proud that I only spent a third of what I figured a proper wedding gift would cost - I figure the time, effort and love that was placed in every stitch should increase the value!

Here is the finished product that I am very proud of...what do you think? Is it an acceptable wedding gift to give my hubby's cousin?





So, what three things are you proud of today? Take inventory - it makes you feel pretty good to brag a bit! Go for it!

Wordless Wednesday - Anderson's First Real Haircut!

Mommy has always trimmed Anderson's hair herself.

Anderson looking cute!

The BEFORE photo

Giggle giggle!

Trim trim!

VOILA!

The AFTER photo!

Handsome and cool!

Watch out girls!!!

August 4, 2002

Six years ago today...

I got all prettied-up...

drove myself and my bridesmaids to Srathmere...

got dressed with the help of my mother and my best friend...

had my father walk me down the aisle...

to proclaim my love and respect for a very special man...

who decided to not leave me at the alter...


and we were pronounced man and wife...

we celebrated our union with our family and friends...

had a bit of fun...

toasted our happiness and love...

and walked off together.

I love David more and more each day. My respect for him as a person, a friend, a lover, a confident, a father and a provider of all things knows no boundaries. David has taught me how to be more accepting, caring and how to value myself for the person I am today, the person I was yesterday and for the person I will be. He has helped me realize my limitations while encouraging me to push my boundaries and be all that I can be. His love is unconditional and non judgemental. His love is never-ending and so greatly appreciated and reciprocated.

My relationship with David is strong and simply wonderful and perfect in every way. I will love him forever and forever - and then some.

I thank him for taking me as his wife - with my faults and all. I thank him for making me a mother to three special and precious children. I thank him for teaching me what love really is and what happiness involves. I thank him for always being there for me and the kids. I thank him for saying yes when I asked him out! I thank him for making my world perfect. I thank him for being.

I love David and I will love him forever!

52560 Hours Ago...

David was sporting new socks my parents gave to him...so that he would not get cold feet!

My dress was hanging in the window of my hotel room.

Tomorrow would be the big day!