June 1st

It's National Running Day. I saw in the news the two seconds that I caught the new yesterday. Does running on empty count?

It's middle of the week also known as Hump day. Gardening class is today in about t an hour. Today I will take pictures. It's the fifth lesson. We've done so much and still I have yet to take a picture with my own camera. But thanks to other photo loving supporters on sight we have pictures documenting the kids garden within the giant community garden.

I'm also running on a lot of love today. The kids were affectionate the moment they woke up. Elise woke up first. We went and rolled around on the rug in the family room. Ethan and Pup Pup joined us. Ethan sat in my lap and read a story to Elise to the best of his memory on how the story really reads. Aidan woke up about 20 minutes later, flopped to the ground, curled up net to me. He said, " mom, will you help me read to Elise before she goes to bed tonight?" All three of them had some body part on Elise's soft sheep skin. Little do they know it was first their and they never liked it as babies. Then we took pictures to send to Kyle to show him what he was missing out on. There were lots of hugs and kisses for mommy. Just what this mommy likes. Love gets me through the day. Hugs, kisses and sticky fingers (Elise) gripping onto me go a long way.

Sonics vs. Team Machines

Soccer is a great way to show off those spring knees. After a long winter all players came to the field ready for action. This game was particular fun for Aidan because he played against one of his best buddies and classmate J.J. ( red hair)

Previous seasons Kyle and I use to joke that coach Joel looks like he trains his team for the World Cup. TJoel is a great coach because while playing soccer at the age of six is all fun and games. Coach makes sure the boys are improving their skill at every pratice and game. I look forward to watching Aidan develop his soccer game. He's wearing number 15. That's my jersey number in high school.

GO AIDAIN!!!

Sonics (Aidan) vs. Team Machines (J.J.)

What cuties!

Ethan was saying to Aidan " I'm proud of you A!"

And this is how he shows his affection.

Aidan's number one fan.

Spring knees 2011

It was a LONG winter. Once the snow melted, Ethan asked everyday if he can wear shorts. Then one day the sun came out to play. It was barely warm enough to go without a second layer. Ethan decided to bare his spring knees sporting a pair of rolled up army cargo pants. Thanks Ethan for the spring knees update 2011.

For Honey

Dear Honey,

Why am I writing you a post rather than in our shared journal? Because its easy. I'm here standing between the kitchen and dinning area ( my office ) so why walk all the way back into the bedroom to grab the journal.

Tonight I thanked our the boys for being patient while I nurse. They promised to listen better tomorrow. Aidan askef if I liked the thinking chair picture he drew of a trying day together. I thanked Elise for being so cute. She is such a happy baby!

Thank you for loading up the mom mobile with eight 14 inch pots so I can be ready for gardening class this week. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting so I get a chance to stand here and blog about what a wonderful hubby you are. Because you are.

Smooches - your wife

The Mom Song

(Easter picture)

Aidan sang The Mom Song during his class Mother's Day presentation. The crowd went wild. It was a standing ovation. I can't get the tune out of my head...

If you have a stroller

But you're still a rock n roller

You're a mom

If you're tired of doing dishes

And you know who Elmo's fish is

You're a mom

If you have a lot of fun

But your work is never done

You're a mom

You're the the boss, the driver

The Ultimate survivor

A doctor, a cooker

Your man thinks you're a look

If you work all day

But you never get paid

You're a mom

If you need a sick day

But instead you're gonna play

You're a mom

If your first occupation

Sounds like a sweet vacation

You're a mom

If your living room floor

Looks like a toy store

You're a mom

You're the boss, the driver

The ultimate survivor

A doctor, a cooker

Your man thinks your a looker

If you work all day

But you never get paid

You're a mom!

By Go Fish

Get in the Circle

Aidan and Aunt Thanh model for Pilates Circle website.

The boys get a private lesson from their Auntie. Staying fit is a life style.
Teach 'em young.

Aidan can do three pull ups. That's three more than I can do.

Batman and baby