biggest lesson

June you taught me so much this morning. We needed to get out of the house early and I got frustrated when you dumped out all of your toys after I had put them away. I knew that you had done NOTHING wrong, but I was upset and instead of handling it well I grabbed you and moved you out of the way. You responded with tears and words "that made me sad". My goodness  you were so RIGHT in what you said- i did make you sad I acted inappropriately and I am so very sorry that I acted in such a horrible way. I am so very impressed how you handled the situation...my little lady I am going to learn so very much from you. Thank you for going on this journey with me and I hope that I can grow with you. Please just be patient with me as I work to be the best mother that I can be and remember how much I love you...I love you with all my heart and soul. zillions of xoxo

my june

pulling up to swim school...
M...oll..y? its not mommy...mo...lly...no not mommy...we see mol..ly? HI Molly

you were practicing saying your swim teachers name in the car...my cool toddler

If I can't get into Annika's bunny swing I will pick up her stool and move it so that I am tall enough to get in...too bad I am still too heavy

June you are so smart and creative...i said no to the bunny swing so you found a way to get in all by yourself, but sadly I still wouldn't let you in b/c we didn't want to break it.

Watching TV and you see football...GO CHIEFS

you are growing up everyday! You bring a smile to my face and warm my heart. I love loving you and being your mom. every moment brings on a new challenge and something for me to learn. what an incredible journey this motherhood thing is.

 going to the "market" with Barbie and Pappo...your pretending skills ROCK

zillions of xoxo

just a quick up date

Everything is MINE MINE MINE
I DO IT
zillions of kisses and hugs
SO sweet!
first playdate with your classmates and you were so sad to leave...I need my friends mommy all the car ride home :)
working on a new toddler clock...ill keep you posted.

You are growing up so very fast...snuggled in the pouch on our evening walk...amazing 15min that i hope to always remember and cherish

 working on your 'feather' for school...so much fun in the sunshine...need to get you paints!!

 Too cute for school

looking for fancy and giving your frog nurse milk..my little caregiver

weekend away

I left you for 2 nights to fly to Boston to be with my friends. Christina's mom passed away and we 7 decided to go an visit. I hope that you get to know and love: Carter, Christina, Jensen, Emily Max, Emily Pressman and Rachel. It is amazing to have a group so thoughtful and caring that they are willing to drop everything when a friend is in need. It was a great 50hrs even though I missed you and daddy. You both did great, even though you did not sleep much. I kept pumping as I don't think you are ready to wean. I am thrilled that you go that time with dad and I want you to learn to put your friends first before boys or other silly things. It was hard to leave my family, but this was a weekend that I will always remember. You and Dad are my #1, but keeping up with my friends is good for the family as a whole. Also, dad got time to bond with you. You are growing up so much.

You broke your fake bandaid (you ripped a sticker)
You pet a puppy at the vet and then you said thank you bye-bye...you are great with social cues
Pay attention daddy when he is driving the car
tonight you read daddy a book during skype time.