Conversation

Reece and Mommy are eating breakfast and looking out the window.
R - It's raining.
S - God made the rain. It waters the plants so they can grow.
R - Where did God go?
S - He is everywhere, although you can't see Him. He loves you very much.
(a car goes by)
R - There He goes!

Split Wide Open

The coach asked for a split jump on the trampoline today. Haven't gotten my camera out at gymnastics in a while, but...After gymnastics, headed to the usual lunch spot with everyone. Kirsten brought Foster and I was so glad to see them both. I already feel like he's a part of my family too. Get this. His name is the same as Reece's middle name (and Darren's). And although I wasn't able to make the birth as planned, sweet Foster was born on the 22nd...same day as Reece. Reece talks about his school buddy Grayson a lot, but lately he's been asking about Kirsten at least as much. He must know I've missed her. Our familes are growing closer together in all the greatest ways. Love you Kir, Grayson, and sweet Foster.

2

Wish for two
may not come true.
What to do?
so blue

but then
I think of you
and remember
I already have 2.
2 boys
2 hearts to love
2 jobs I love

Prayers will continue.
But today, Lord,
thank you.

Sittin' around

Out!

Monday was the one day we got out and about while Mom was here.
Had to get ANOTHER passport picture taken, b/c the first one had an object (chair) in the background. Reece insisted on wearing his Superman jammies, but I covered them up for the photo just in case. At Gymnastics, he looked like he was going to save someone flying on that rope. And then a little less manly wearing Pheobe's helmet.

Mega Easter

Went to Megamaw's on Easter Sunday afternoon for lunch and family time.A spoon, a stool, & a sink of bubbles serve as great entertainment.
Even Dylan joined in...After lunch, Damon and Darren hid eggs for the 3 boys.Eating candy while hunting, hunting, hunting for more!Helping Megamaw clean up. He is soooo helpful.
Then, there's nothing like milk from a shot glass. Reece found a cup just his size, and gobbled up several 'glasses'. Damon and Dylan loved the idea and slammed a few before they headed home.Happy Easter, my cutie pie.

So much daddy

Daddy and Reece spent a lot of time together this past week as well.
It was sweet to see him ask for his daddy so much.

icks to eggs

Have you missed me?

Man, it has been a long week. I'm finally feeling better, although still suffering nausea and stomach aches from the antibiotic, and a little vertigo from the ear congestion.

Poor mom didn't have much of a spring break as she took care of Reece and I. She never complained once. It's soooo nice to have your momma take care of you.Reece's lunch, care of Tootie...peanut butter and banana on bread. He loved it. Can you see why I play with my food now?

I had planned to dye eggs together, but day after day passed with me still feeling icks. Finally, Sunday morning we did.D's says Happy Easter.
Reece's has the smiley face.
Mine is the blue one in the back (and the bright orange one).

Stuttering

Monday, Reece started stuttering. It's mostly at the beginning of a sentence, usually something like, 'I-i-i-i want my milk'. It was really freaking me out the other day, but since then I've read it can be a normal part of language development. It still freaks me out.

In other news, Darren is feeling much better and I am now sick. He stayed home almost all week last week sick, and now is staying home a few days this week while I moan and groan. As soon as the symptoms hit, I went first thing Tuesday morning to get checked out. Z-pack for me, so I should be contagious-free now, and hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.
Mom is headed here today and I'm excited about her visit.
Off to lie down.

Amelia's 2nd

Amelia's 2nd was on Saturday. D was sick all week long, so Reece and I got into our little routine. Poor D...he felt so terrible. And, he was quarantined in the back room in the hopes neither of us would get it. (more on that later)

The weather was perfect for a birthday party at the park. It was a beautiful park too, with a large playground, a big pond with ducks, and a large soccer field.Amelia was adorable, timidly eating her cupcake.
Reece on the other hand, proudly eats his chocolate Elmo cupcake.While we were getting cupcakes, this arm of beautifully colored tattoos walked up. The vibrance in the tattoos was incredible. In between pictures of Reece with his cupcake, I snapped a quick one of the tats. Unfortunately, I didn't get the best of them. Later I realized it was Josh, our worship leader, and wished I had asked him about them. They are amazing. I can tell there is heart and a real life story behind each one.Once Reece found a tennis ball, he headed straight for the soccer goals. He threw the ball through the net and up and over the goal. Over and over again. We hardly got to talk to anyone else at the party.Ahh, so this is what I look like. Mike enjoyed his day of fun with Oliver.

And we enjoyed our afternoon at the park.
Happy, Happy Birthday, Amelia!

BFF

At dinner, Reece was talking about Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater.

Darren: "Tow Mater is Lightning McQueen's best friend"
Sundee: "Reece, who is your best friend?"
Reece: "My best friend is my daddy."

A few seconds later, he also said his mommy was his best friend.
But, I loved his initial response.

Uh, I got it!

In the quiet darkness of Reece's room with him on my lap, we rock and sing songs just before bed. I was singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", one of our regulars, Friday night. As I was singing, Reece stretched his arm up high and said, "Uh, I got it!" with enthusiasm. Laughter ensued, and was contagious as we did it again and again. I giggled so hard every time he said it.

Well, the mystery is gone. He in fact found the star and 'got it' right in the palm of his hand. Hilarious, Mr. Reece.

Pizza Friday

Friday was gorgeous. We ordered pizza and ate it on blankets in the front yard. Used to, it would get dark too early and we hardly got to chat. Tonight, we had enough time for wielding foam swords, shooting hoops, chowing pizza, enjoying cake for Lisa's birthday, and singing on the stoop.It's crazy cute. We were JUST talking about the kids performing shows for us one day on our front porch. I didn't think it would be so soon. Each had his own microphone (or makeshift with magnetix) and sang a different tune with great enthusiasm. Chris orchestrated a few songs they sung together including Happy Birthday to Lisa and The Muffin Man.The next Sonny & Cher?