Boo!

Happy Halloween!
 

sweater weather

Today's sunny crisp day at the park.

 

devilish smile

Daddy's Jack o'Lantern is modelled after our own little devil in disguise!

Happy Hallowe'en!

Nutty

Not enough time - for anything. Not even posting. Still in upheaval, but had the day at home with my Littles today.

Being constantly reminded, lately, how parenting can be so hard. And how little hearts, too, can break. And how we must soldier on, regardless. My Littles will be okay, eventually, when their gumbooted feet finally reach solid ground on the other side of this ditch of adjustment (or lack thereof) at daycare..then we can all be happier, healthier and more at ease. And thus: celebrate.

My boys have stolen my heart and keep it with them each day. Its hard to navigate my direction without them.
 

busy isn't the word...

 
Wake up. Zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom. Zoom zoom. Zoom.

Go to bed.

Repeat incessently. 

breathe

Life's different, as of tomorrow. It may not seem like a big deal, but to me, and my boys, its huge.

I've been through MUCH more difficult things in my life; in fact, I've been through THIS before. Thus the anticipation, and knowing, is actually not helpful. But we'll push through to the other side; and get used to the new 'normal'.

Truth be told - I'm really, really sad. Its just a job - but dreadfully needed income. Its just 9 hours a day, but its my whole world - away from me. I hope the boys adjust quickly. I hope they don't miss me too much.

Ethan senses something - tonight he was teary and difficult; told me he wanted me to go away.

Parenting is SO hard, sometimes.

:(

My weakness

 

Such a monkey

 

crisp autumn

Taken at the end of a tiring playdate (Jude will not stop moving! And there were breakable things!) at my Auntie Gerri's.

A photo that marks my last week of "maternity leave vacation". 

psyched

I'm working with the "official committee" to plan our highschool grad class's 20 year reunion next June. Its fun - catching up to old friends like Cat and to see what they're up to. I'm so insanely curious as to what lives my old comrades have had in the last 10 or 20 years, its addicting! And I'm all for a party. And lots of wine. I can't wait to bring my camera and take lots of drunken pictures.

Some things in highschool never change, hey?

One week today I return to work, for those of you keeping track at home.

*bleah*

But Troy's taking the week off so we can spend some four-some family time together this week, which is such a gift. My boys. Love them, I do.