Kicking off Summer

I don't have much to talk about at the moment, just wanted to post a couple shots of the boys from Memorial Day weekend that turned out fairly well.

Tiger to Wolf, and All Points Between

Last Thursday Logan graduated from Tiger Scout to Wolf Scout. He's spent the year just getting acquainted with the idea of Cub Scouts, and so far he seems to be enjoying it fairly well. They've done a food drive, visited a fire station, got up early to visit a donut shop, helped out with a couple of community projects, and had a lot of devolved-into-silliness den meetings. There has been some attrition in his den but going into next year I think there will be a core of Scouts that he'll be able to get along with and who will have a good year.

During the graduation ceremony Logan got his new Wolf Scout neckerchief, so after a summer off he'll be ready to get back into things. It'll be another year or two before he starts getting into summer camps and whatnot. Given how busy our summer is already looking, that's probably a good thing.

It's Great to Be a Mom!

It's been a nice day. Both of my boys made me lovely floral arrangements! Liam made the garland in my hair, and Logan made my beautiful basket of flowers! I certainly feel loved!







My children are such a blessing to me. How lucky am I to have such sweet, thoughtful boys and another baby on the way?

Logan is so responsible and always tries hard to be patient with his little brother. He is starting to become more independent around the house by getting breakfast for himself and Liam in the morning, among other things. But even as he grows up before my eyes, he still kindly lets me cuddle with him on the couch or give him a squeeze every once in awhile.

Liam constantly showers me with affection and will never allow me to utter an "I love you" that isn't immediately followed by "I love you MORE!" In fact, I frequently hear a spontaneous, unprompted "I love you a google!" He wants to play games with me multiple times a day - something we both enjoy. He is also becoming a little more self-sufficient and likes to pour himself a glass of milk or juice when the containers are not too full. Liam still enjoys sitting on my lap (what's left of it!) to read stories, and I'm glad that we have one more year together before he heads off to school with his big brother. It's been pretty special to have one-on-one time with my boys, and although it is tough to send them off to elementary school, it has been great having time alone with each of my children as a stay-at-home mom.

Even the baby is bringing me joy today! I felt lots of kicks and nudges during church this morning...as if baby was reminding me that I'm actually the mother of THREE children. I am so eager to find out who this little one will be and to enjoy lots of our own special moments together. (If the pregnancy is any indication, I think we will both share a love for desserts! I think baby enjoys them as much as I do!)

I've had a beautiful day reflecting on how lucky I am to be a mother! I hope all of you mothers out there (including my own wonderful mom) have a Happy Mother's Day too!