A True Daddy

I am so blessed to have a husband that is so involved in our boys everyday life. I couldn't imagine what is must have been like to be in a different era where moms did everything and dads only contributed discipline. I love watching my boys smile at their daddy. I will always remember watching them play "Monster Daddy" outside and the hours he spends pushing them on the swings. I know that one day they will be great fathers because of the love that their own daddy has shown them. I know that Michael must get his great fathering abilities from his Grandpa and his step dad Jim, who like Michael were/are the great kind of fathers that know no limits. There are no designated roles in our home, no this is a woman's job. I mow the lawn sometimes and he does the laundry all the time. I cook dinner, he gives the boys a bath. Thanks goodness for such a wonderful man.

Happy Love Day

My boys are going to be so romantic when they are older. They both like to make "special" days, flowers on the table, using our fancy plates, wearing their super fancy pants. I like to take some credit for this, I really try to make holidays extra special for them, even if it is time consuming. I always encourage/let them help, for example helping me make place cards. Aidan comes up with his own special decorating, which usually includes twinkle lights. Brady really cares about making sure everything is all lined up, he is a man about details.
Our Valentine's Day will be spent together, as a family. I really couldn't imagine spending it without them, without hugs and little kisses and big smiles. I am going to go "kiss a rainbow" on my boys cheeks. (A special thanks to daddy for giving me such wonderful little boys.)

Birds

I have really enjoyed bird watching this winter. I always enjoy it but this winter has been so dreadful that watching the birds hop around has become a morning ritual. If you have never tried it I would suggest you do, it is so peaceful. I worry about so much everyday, and these birds wake up with no home and no food and they are provided for, and I know I will be too.

Tricks

We moms all have our special "tricks" to get our kids to do what we need/want them to do. For me if I need a quiet moment I sometimes turn the vacuum on and let it run just because I know the kids are still afraid of it and will retreat to their bedrooms. If I need to distract the kids I ask then to check the window to see if daddy is home because I thought I heard his car, etc...
I was trying to get Aidan to do something today and was trying to use one of my distractions and he told me, "Mom, I know all your tricks." I stopped dead in my tracks and just about busted up laughing. Well I guess it is time to come up with some new tricks.