Favorite part of my day today

Andrew and Owen follow the same bedtime routine. After they've bathed, pajama'd, and read books, I snuggle with each boy (each getting to be first on alternating nights) and ask them "what was the favorite part of your day?". Andrew likes to talk about playing outside, kids church or donuts. Owen always says the same thing: playing with Tania (his teacher). Today I had a moment I don't want to forget that was absolutely the favorite part of my day. I picked up Andrew from Kindercare and before he left his classroom, his good friends each asked for a hug. Andrew went to his four best friends (all boys) in turn and gave each one a big hug. I was bursting with love, pride, and a touch of sadness because I know little boys don't stay like this forever. I have to say I love 4.5 (almost 5).

Big helper

Big helper, originally uploaded by leslie_capron.

Andrew loves to go shopping with me. I love to go shopping with him. Trader Joe's is the best spot because he can have his very own cart.

Owen lovin' the train

Owen lovin' the train
Originally uploaded by leslie_capron

Owen and Sarah are having a mommy day today, while dad and Andrew head to the slopes. We are doing the "Mommy Special": McDonalds for lunch and watching airplanes land, then off to the Santa Ana Zoo and now watching a movie for quiet time. Owen's choice: Finding Nemo.

Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas! Here are a few pics from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Yesterday we had a great beach walk with my mom, went to Christmas Eve services and ate a big dinner of ham, sweet potatoes, asparagus and apple pie. Today we opened presents, had a Frontier breakfast and drove down to San Onofre for another trip to the beach. I think the boys were very happy with their gifts from Santa. Sarah loved the wrapping paper the most.

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