"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Braids and Bows

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

As you probably know...to say that Emily is independent is an understatement...she rarely needs or wants my help with anything.  This includes wardrobe choices and hair styling.  I used to feel that I needed to explain the way she looked whenever we would go out in public...but, it's accepted...and that's just how it is...no explanation needed!  Fortunately she does oblige when I at least ask that she go comb her hair...because there were preschool days when she'd show up to class with a wild nest on her shoulders...but I even kind of miss that!

Even though most days she will comb her hair and stick a headband in...I still ask every day if I can fix her hair.  And sometimes she agrees...

...and lets me take pictures of her cute 'do...only if she gets to put some make-up on first! 

I love trying to braid her hair and put pig tails and bows in...and I'm going to miss this day when she doesn't want my help anymore...even less than she already does, that is!
So for now...I will enjoy those few times she lets me play with her hair and try to fix it and wrap it in bows and ponytail holders and clips and barrettes!  She's growing too fast...and asked me the other day why she didn't get to have her ears pierced for her birthday ...sigh...   Apparently she remembers those little conversations like that when my answer for those things are  "Well...maybe for your birthday..."
I'm sure she wouldn't hesitate to let me pull her hair up then...so we could all see her sparkly earrings!  But...maybe we'll save that for her next birthday...ahem...

What will you miss someday?  Be sure to stop by Pam's and share that special moment with us too...because you know the next time you blink...you'll miss it!

"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Just Another Day

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

Thanks so much for all the Birthday wishes for Emily!  I just love celebrating the kids' birthdays...because when we get older...it's just another day.  I love the energy they have nearly a month in advance about their upcoming birthdays and planning the decorations and what kind of cake they want...and all those really stressful fun details! 

Emily had lots of fun taking pink and blue sprinkled icing cookies into school to celebrate her birthday, hearing her name over the announcements and getting her special pencil yesterday!  We went for lunch at Steak n Shake, went to Walgreens to spend her $10 from Great-Grandma Martha {Thank you so much!} on magic 3D bubbles and a pink & purple glitter baton, baked her cake {white cake with chocolate frosting, sprinkles and a cat...her choice!}...

...took a small nap {me...not her!}, went to ballet, Menards {for a lightbulb that Walgreens didn't have} and picked up our birthday pizza for dinner!

She barely ate her pizza...quickly blew out her candles {without making a wish...she didn't have time for that!}...and got busy ripping paper...

I cherish these birthdays and the traditions each year because pretty soon it's going to be just another day to them too...and I will miss when they help make the cake, put up the decorations, ask for Littlest Pet Shop and Barbies and get together for family parties...and when they just want to hang out with friends instead, ask for money and don't want all the fun decorations and balloons anymore.   But that doesn't ever happen, does it? 

...sigh...

So for now...I will go maybe a little over-the-top with the gifts and start decorating the house and celebrating a month in advance while I can...although I'm a little ready to take that birthday banner down now!

So what special moments will you miss someday?  Or maybe something you won't miss...visit Pam and share them with us too!

"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Busy Bee

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

I wasn't sure I was going to post a Moment this week...and here it is almost midnight and I'm just sitting down to relax!  I cannot seem to just go to bed at night no matter how late it is...without just sitting down at the computer, watching tv and trying to relax.  And that brings me to a moment I just know I'm going to miss...being busy!  The snow is melting, school is back on schedule, and activities are in full swing again!  Whew!

Sunday - Teach Sunday School, celebrate Grandma Martha's 93rd birthday with the family {if only I had as much energy as she does!}

Monday - Pick Emily up from school, after-school activity for Alex and Emily

Tuesday - Volunteer in Emily's class {had lots of fun using the laminator!} grab lunch and head to preschool board meeting, go home get Alex off the bus and head to ice-skating to drop Emily off, take Alex for weekly allergy shot, pick up Emily and then back to school to pick up Market Day order.

Wednesday - MOPS meeting, pick Emily up from school, eat lunch {Wendy's again!} back to school for teacher conference for Alex {I'm so proud of him! I bragged about how much Alex loves school and that he's never missed a day in his life!}

Thursday - Alex couging and slight fever...decided he should not go to school today {I totally jinxed myself the day before!} brought him along to my follow-up periodontist appointment from my gum graft, then to Target {of course!} pick Emily up from school... Alex is feeling better due to the high-volume of fun going on in the sun room! {Alex told me it's no fun being sick and making up homework, but is lots of fun being absent!  We are bummed he will not get his perfect attendance award this semester...boohoo!} Take Emily to ballet.

Friday - pick Emily up from school, eat lunch at Wendy's {seriously...we're there alot!} another after-school activity, take Emily to meet Grandma for a sleep-over, Alex and I went on a date to Chili's and to Toys R Us! 

Saturday - Pick Emily up from Grandma's house and go to my cousin's baby shower!

{...Repeat...}

The poor car has been running all week...so I finally pampered her with a car wash yesterday!  So far, we have managed to be home for dinner every night this week, and that is what's most important, but it doesn't always happen that way.  Emily will perform in the annual Ice Show at the end of April and her annual ballet Recital in June...and hopefully a summer vacation to Cancun after that {yippee!} ...Alex and Emily will both be playing baseball this summer...and I truly hope we can slow down before I lose them both to school all day next Fall!  Wah!  Emily will not be a first grader...and Alex a second grader!  It's just not possible! 

{first day of preschool August 2006}

One day I will wish for these busy, non-stop days...because Alex and Emily will be all grown up and the house will be still and quiet...and I know I'm going to miss it someday!

What will you miss someday?  Be sure to stop by Pam's and share you special moment with us! 

"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Be My Valentine

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

Alex made sure that I knew all day long on Valentine's Day that I was his Valentine...and he was so sweet! He hugged me all day long...helped me around the house...and asked me if there was anything I needed! I couldn't have wished for a better Valentine in the world! {except Dan, too, of coure! ...wink...} I'll miss that one day when he's older and will find other Valentine's besides his Mom...boohoo!

I'll also miss these too cute little concerts that he performs in at school! Oh my goodness...this age is so sweet! There was a time {not that long ago} when he wouldn't sing or join in with his class during these musicals...and although he was as cute as a button...it didn't make for very good video when he just stood there and stared out in the crowd! This afternoon, Emily and I went to watch the first graders put on a little Valentine concert for the families... {belated because of all the snow days...and maybe even more to come...ugh!}

 

Emily and I waited in the Commons area until the show...

{Yes...those are kitten stickers on her forehead!}
Alex dodging the Mamarazzi while walking into the auditorium! ...taking his place on stage...

They sang three songs and performed three times. It was so cute...Emily and I stayed for an encore! I loved all the lollipops the kids made for Candy Man ...sigh... It was just so darn cute!

I'm really going to miss this!

"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Snow Days

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

I'm always a little sad when we don't get a white Christmas...and them I'm so excited when we get our first big snow...and then by now...I'm so over the snow and ready for the warm weather and sunshine!
The kids have had three Snow Days so far...and plenty of delays...and I'm beginning to wonder if Emily remembers how to get dressed and comb her hair in the mornings!  Even though we may be getting a little bit of cabin fever with all this snow...I know I will miss these Snow Days some day!

Alex and Emily have enjoyed getting outside every day and playing in the snow...me...not as much, but I do love getting their pictures with all this beautiful white stuff!

Even though these Snow Days really interfere with our schedules and routine...it's nice to have a good excuse to stop and slow down ... I'm really going to miss sleeping in, staying in our pj's all day, playing games, drinking hot chocolate and eating cinnamon rolls for breakfast after 10am, and just hanging out and being cozy together and having extra snuggle time...

...and watching the kids using the steps as a slide!

Pretty soon they will be too old to enjoy these fun Snow Days...especially with me!  I'm going to cherish it while I can...and leave the laundry and dusting for another day! 

{I'm also really going to miss these little cold, pink cheeks with crooked snowy hats too!}

{There's my shadow again...I think she'll miss it too...she really wants to join us in the snow...I told you she follows me everywhere!}

What will you miss someday?  Be sure to join Pam and share your Moments with us too!

And stay warm!

"You're Gonna Miss This...Moment" Roomies

Time to join Pam and share the moments we're going to miss one day...because life is so short! Sometimes it's hard to find those moments among our busy schedules, but that's what I love about participating in this...it makes me stop and think about it and appreciate them so much more!

I love when Alex and Emily get along like best friends...which {thankfully} is often!  My sister and I shared a room growing up...and although we didn't always get along...we have some great memories hanging out and talking and laughing when we were supposed to be sleeping!  Even though Alex and Emily don't share a room, their rooms are right across the hallway from each other...and I love when they play and laugh together in each other's rooms!

After we got Alex's room all cleaned up and realized it still had a floor...he and Emily got his trains out and started playing.

I hope that they will always be great friends and Roomies and feel close enough to come into each other's rooms and have great memories of playing, talking and laughing like I had with my sister! 

{...Just as long as they don't use this time coming up with how the Red Creme Soda got on the carpet or who really ate all the cookies and put the empty bag back in the pantry!}

{And...I'm so very thankful for the Wii and Tom & Jerry OnDemand ...because it's a snow/ice/pajama day today!

...and that I decided to get paint yesterday so that I will get to spend my afternoon in the family room with a paintbrush and a roller!}

What about you?  What will you miss someday?  Be sure to join Pam and share your moments with us too!

And enjoy your snowy/icey/sunny/cloudy or rainy day too!  It's the weekend!

Go COLTS!