Mothers Day 2010

I planned on writing this on Monday, but my back decided to spaz out on me and I have pretty much been knocked out on muscle relaxers ever since I went the doctor. I'm actually feeling somewhat normal again today and I can't tell you what a relief that is! Its hard to be Mommy when you aren't feeling well. Thank the lord for a Hubby that is able to stay home and take care of the kids when I really need him to!

So, this past Sunday was Mothers Day, and it was wonderful. Daniel and the kids made a little breakfast for me. They had planned to do breakfast in bed, but I woke up too soon. haha! It was still so sweet and I loved it. They also made the cutest little cards to give me. There is nothing I love more than a handmand cards on a holiday of any kind! Dylan made a little present for me at his pre-school. He had brought it home on Thursday, but didn't let me open it until Sunday morning. I couldn't believe he was able to hold onto the surprise for that long! I never could have done that as a kid!

Later in the morning, we went to church and then came home and had a light lunch. We relaxed and just enjoyed each other for the rest of the afternoon. I had hoped to take the kids to the park but it was icky outside, so we just stayed home. That night we met my mom, brother, and his family at Buca di Beppo for big and fun dinner. Its been a while since we all got together to hang out and it was really nice to be together again.

Dylan's Muffins with Mommy and Spring Concert

This post could also be titled "The Longest Post Ever with the Most Pictures Ever."

Yesterday, Dylan had a very big day. He had Muffins with Mom first thing in the morning. He was super excited for me to come and hangout with him at school for a bit. I love to watch him in his own little environment. London came with us and played with the other little brothers and sisters while Dylan and I had muffins and made a craft together.

When I picked him up, we had to run a few errands, including getting his hair cut!, but first we stopped by Chipotle because London and I napped right through lunch and were starving. Dylan had already eaten at school, but ordered some chips and salsa. He loves salsa, and even though I thought it was a little spicy, he ate it right up!

Last night was Dylan's Spring Concert. His class's theme was "cowboys".

He did SUCH a great job. Dyl has always been a preformer. He just shines on the stage.

You can see that he is laughing and looking in my direction in a lot of these pictures. He was NOT looking at me though. There were two little girls standing beside me and Dylan was hamming it up big time for them. One of them was the big sister to the little girl in the pink shoes, standing beside Dylan. I asked him after the program if he was being silly for them and he said yes. I said You thought they were pretty, huh? and he said They WERE pretty, mom! I'm going to have to keep an eye on that boy. :)

The teacher told them to sing loud, and Dylan sure did! haha! I just can't even say how darn cute he was!

London did pretty well sitting to watch. She did get a little restless, but overall it was good. The program was super cute and I was one very proud Mommy.

Grammy also came to see our little Star and he was very excited about that.

Busy Bees

We have been on the non-stop go the past couple of days. I need for us to slow down for a second, so I can catch my breath clean my house! No, really... my house was about to give me an anxiety attack tonight until I finally had time to clean it (with the help of my sweet hubby!) I'm just pooped. I don't even have energy to write much, but I am committed to posting every week day, so here it is! Nothing long or fancy, just some pictures of my beautiful kids playing in the park yesterday.

End of Season.

Yesterday was the last game of the season for Dylan's tball team. Its been a great season, and Dylan really enjoyed it. I was nervous that he would be really sad about this being his last game until next year, but he was fine with it... I get to play soccer next! was his attitude about it. He is such a good kid. He really, really is.

He played a great game! Even though this is tball, our town starts the kids on coach's pitch half way through the season. They let them have the tries at hitting off the coach, then let the kids hit off the tee. Dylan got one hit off the coach and then other two off the tee this game. The hit he made of the coach was really good one too! This mommy was proud! And so was his sister, who is his biggest cheerleader!

Daniel didn't sign up to coach since this is our first year in sports. He wanted to get a good fill for how things are run and plans to sign up next year. He ended up still helping coach everygame though. Most of the dads helped out. At this age, they need lots of help. It was a lot of fun for Dylan and Daniel to do this season together. I don't know who enjoyed it more. Daniel is one of the best daddies ever.

Dylan improved in lots of areas through out the season. One thing that did not improve? his love of digging in the dirt while in outfield. It makes me giggle just thinking about it. My little man, all dressed up in his uniform, out on the field... digging in the dirt. Maybe next year when he's a little older there will be less digging, but for now... its all fun and games!

One thing that Dylan picked up from some of the boys with older brothers was trying to slide into home plate. I think this might have been one of his favorite parts about the game. His other was the snack after the game! Also making new buddies was big part of the fun.

To celebrate my big boy and his first season of t-ball I made him some baseball cupcakes! I'm so proud of my sweet Dylan. I can't believe he is old enough to play ball. I feel like he was a little bitty butterball of love cooing up at me just yesterday.

It was a great season! We can't wait for next year. And now we can't wait for soccer to start!

Sunshine on a Rainy Day

There are some days that pass by quickly and are full of productivity, laughter, fun, and excitement. And on those days, there is all of this positive energy that makes the day that much more fantastic.Its days like these where my house work is done with in a couple of hours, leaving the rest of the day to play with my kids with all that left over energy. On these kinds of days, I feel like Super Mom. Sometimes I even have enough energy to be an amazing wife when the hubby gets home.

Then, there are those days that creep by even slower than a snail on a huge street. The house seems to be a bigger mess than usual. Dishes seem to be reproducing in the sinks, some even overflowing onto the counter. The laundry room is so crammed full of clothes that I am convinced one of my neighbors must have thrown their family's laundry in there for me to do, because surely one family, my family, does not go through that many clothes in a week, which is when it hit me that... Oh shoot! Did I really go a week with out laundry!? No wonder the rooms about to explode (and no wonder I had so much time on my hands on those great and peppy days!) . *sigh* On those days, I am not super mom. I don't feel super at all. Sometimes I feel so drained that by six o'clock with the Hubby gets home, I tell him I'm done for the day. I had over the reigns to him and burry myself in my bed for the rest of the night. Great wife, huh?

So, yesterday... well, it was not a perky day. I was tired. The kids had more energy than usually (or maybe they didn't and it only seemed that way to me due to being so tired). My house was a di.sas.ter. It was gloomy and yuck outside. It was just icky. But about half way through the day, I looked up and Dylan was opening a box that had a Barbie doll in it for his little sister (it was a present from our grandparents a month or so ago, and I just hadn't opened it yet). I watched my sweet boy being so kind to his sister, and my day got a little brighter. At another point in the afternoon, London came over and wrapped her little arms around me for the biggest hug. Again, my gloomy day was brightened. Slowly my mood perked up some and I realized that my kids, they are my sunshine. They make sunny, beautiful days even brighter. They make icky and gloomy days glow with happiness and hope. I'm fairly certain that either of them could bring world peace with their smiles and laughter. :)

I sing "You are my Sunshine" to both Dylan and London fairly often, but last night when I was laying in bed with my restless toddler and softly singing her that song I really felt the words and meant it whole heartedly... You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,You make me happy when skies are gray, You'll never know dear how much I love you.

Life Lately

I just had to take a deep breath before starting this post. Its been a LONG time (for me) since I last post, and when I go so long with out a post I feel this anxiety that it would take me FOR.EV.ER to catch up on all the latest happenings. This anxiety cause me to "wait until tomorrow when I have more time" for days and days. *Sigh* Lesson learned? To be more faithful about posting every week day, as to not let it "build up" on me. Okay. Learned my lesson. Moving on.

So, or life lately... its been wonderful. Its beens been full of Tball, park trips, bubble blowing, toddler singing, book reading, learning to read, starting to potty train, church going, friend making, grammy dates, and happiness. Our Easter was wonderful and special. We were in Mississippi with Daniel's family and had just the best time. I think I will try to do a post on that this week, because I want to have it written to come back and reminisce on.

This weekend, the first of May, was as spectacular as they come. Friday night one of my nearest and dearest, Regina, came in from Houston and stayed with us. Its been a month since I last saw her and it was SO nice to catch up and have her stay the night. She was able to come to Dylan's tball game with us Saturday morning, which meant the world to Dylan. My kids love "GiGi" so much! She had to run her own errands during the day, so we split up after the game.

Our family went home and hung out for a few hours after the game and then my mom and nephews came over to spend the afternoon with us. We went to the park for a couple of hours. All of the kids had a blast. There was lots of climbing on trees, picture taking, and good ole park playing. Once we wore them out at the park, we headed home for some pasta and banana milk shakes! I was so impressed by my sweet nephew Wyatt for helping me in the kitchen. He is quite the cook! It has been a couple of months since I saw him and his brother, Trey. Just in that short time they have both grown up so much. They are sweet, sweet boys and I love them beyond measure. Dylan and London are over the moon crazy about them too! They are both big, big helpers with London. I can't wait until this summer to spend more time together.

Sundays are usually pretty routine for us, but we mixed it up a little today. After Sunday School, we went out to eat with some new(ish) friends rather than going to church. I felt a little bit bad for skipping church, but we really enjoyed hanging out with everyone. We also snuck in some time at the bookstore and park today too. Its been an fabulous weekend here at the Hilburn house!