Sunday, December 14, 2008

New Playset






Our children have benefited from their Gigi and Mike big time this week! Kate has a way to shmooze her way and melt her Gigi's heart...not sure how it happens but she has Gigi and Mike wrapped around her finger...too cute. Well, Kate decided she wanted a new swingset and Gigi took her seriously...and my are we thankful for them! It's absolutely beautiful! It will last us a long time as Will will benefit from it when he gets older and Kate will definitely use it for a long time. 

It brings me great joy when my daughter is this happy....she was so giddy that she couldn't decide what to do because she wanted to do everything at the same time!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Appreciation

Whew! It's been a while since I've posted but such is life...Having 2 kids definitely makes the world go by in a blink. One minute I'm changing diapers, the next wiping puke off of my shirt, then I turn around and my wife and I are discussing what preschool we want Kate enrolled in next September! I wake up Monday morning and turn around on Friday morning wondering what happened that week. 

Sometimes appreciating life (especially with little kids) can be harder than trying to catch smoke with your bare hands. It's a noble pursuit that I try everyday to implement but something always seems to get in the way....dishes...laundry...bath time...feeding..dinner...crying.  It's only those times when I force myself to stop and say  that there will never be another December 1, 2008 again. Make the most of it because today may be the last time this pursuit will ever pass my way again.

On the flip-side I think I have every cause for cheer. My wife and kids are happy and healthy. I have a job I love, I'm developing a hobby! Well, at least I think I am, but more on that at another post. I have a wonderful, warm home. I've never went to bed without the opportunity to eat. I have a full closet of clothes and plenty laughter in my life. Maybe I'm not doing so bad after all??? Wow...was I taking time to appreciate?

Here are some pics of recent moments. Enjoy.