Tonight as we were planting some flowers and plants in our front yard I thought, "my life is good." There are a few things I wanted to post so I will remember them when things aren't quite as good.

The kids are growing up so fast, it makes me sad but thankful that I get to be their mom and watch them advance in their little lives. Maya is constantly saying something that makes us laugh OR pull our hair out! Here are a few gems:

"Gramma? (When Gramma Pat was visiting) Emily (another girl at school) said that I am not the fairest of them all! And I AM the fairest of them all."

She was supposed to be in the backyard with Nick but she snuck to the front. I was feeding Josh in the dining room and happened to glance out the front window to see M playing on the grass. I poked my head out to talk with her and this was the conversation we had:
T - Maya you aren't supposed to be in the front yard by yourself. It's too dangerous.
M - Why?
T - Someone might drive by and snatch you up! Why don't you go in the back with dad?
M - Well, it's okay mama. I will be just fine in the front. Why don't you go inside and shut the door. Maybe make us a little dinner and don't look outside anymore? How about that?

My sister has been really sick and was in the hospital for quite a few weeks. I would try and call every few days to check in and see how she was doing. One day I asked Maya if she wanted to talk to Aunt Missy because she was sick and in the hospital. I explained that she might help her aunt feel better if she would just talk to her. Maya's response was pretty typical Maya, she thought deeply for a few seconds then said, "Well, I can't help her because I'm not a doctor." Always over-analyzing things!

The cutest thing she did this week was sing a Lady Gaga song we heard on the radio. I know, real great mom, only quality music around these parts. Regardless, it was so funny! She was playing in the living room and all of a sudden I hear this tiny voice, "Sorry I did not call you...I'm kinda busy. I'm kinda busy. Sorry I did not call you...I'm kinda busy." Hilarous.

Preschool is almost out for the year and I haven't broken the news to her yet. Not sure how she will accept that she's going to have new teachers and a new classroom next year. She has loved class this year! It has been a great experience for all of us. She had an ice cream social at the park today and will have a zoo day on Thursday.

Josh is doing great and hasn't been sick for close to a month! (Knock on wood) Now that he is feeling better he seems to be a little more excited and interested in progressing physically and keeping up with his sister. He's pulling himself up and will stand for a few minutes but doesn't understand how to get down. The other day he surprised me by climbing up half of the stairs before I realized he was doing it. It was wonderful!

He loves to babble and is already "talking" my ear off. His favorite words are: Daddy, Dada, Hi Dad, Mama, 'aya (for Maya), M'ow (for meow), sinsu(thank you), bye bye, uh-oh, and did I mention dad? He LOVES his dad! There are a few more but I can't remember now. He also loves to growl at you and will laugh sporatically. He is usually on the floor playing with something or trying to figure a toy out and will break out in laughter. It's really funny. The other day I went to find him and he was in his room trying to get his feet in his shoes. He is a little smarty.

I survived my first week of class. I am taking Sociology and am learning a ton already. The biggest challenge has been to find the time to read all of the required text, studies, essays, etc. and to actually soak it in. I am convinced that my brain has turned into mush these past few years so it's been nice to use it again :) I am really enjoying it.