Oh My leap year

So, this is always a neat day to talk about. Leap Year Day-February 29th isn't all that special but, it is really cool that it only comes around every few years. And all those people born on Leap Year! Isn't that special? :o) Anyhow, it does give me an extra day in February to write something special about the most special woman in my life; my mother.

I missed the opportunity to call my mother because of endless mothering duties on my part. I had many moments which were actually thoughts about her on her birthday.  But, none of said moments actually produced the actions of calling her and telling her that I love her and I am so happy that she was born on her special day.

So, mom, here is to you!  Happy Happy Birthday! I love you with all of my heart and soul. I thank you for being my mother through everything. Thank you for forgiving me and loving me regardless of myself.  Thank you for telling me, "No." Thank you for letting me fail and try again.  Thank you for being faithful.  Thank you for letting me find my way in this world. Thank you for being generous. Thank you for being brave and for trusting me. Thank you for being a great mother and grandmother. You have been and still are a great role model for all women.  Even now, that I physically stand taller than you, I look up to you.  I don't know that this will ever change.

Your loving daughter,
Michelle

Worth my time

Why do I get up everyday and encourage you to be great? Why do I always tell you that I am on your side? Why do I demand your best work and not your fastest?  Why do I insist you go to church, or go to bed on time? Why do I look you in the eye when you tell me a joke? Why do I support any activity in which you have interest?

Because sometimes, I get to see you glow.

We don't always focus, pay attention, or do what we are supposed to be doing.  Sometimes, that is because our thoughts are in the clouds during a final football game. :o) I do love that sometimes we can just be--and that in itself is perfection.

Congratulations Beef Jerky! Another great season of flag football.  Mommy is so proud of you, you never once complained or whined about practice or games (that I know of). You showed up and hung in there even though the other boys hogged the ball.  I love you. You are the MVP!

Because I am FOUR

Love me because I am four. I spell three letter words that crack me up--poo, pee, but... I love to do what the big guys do--monkey bars, video games, scooters, and car races.  I love to eat junk food and pick them over most things--chicken nuggets and french fries with chocolate milk is my favorite meal. And today my mommy and sister made me yummy brownies for dessert! 

I spend my days jumping in puddles, running as fast as I can and walking on my tippy toes!  And if something really excites my I will run around and do a happy dance. I don't think there is anything more relaxing than a long warm bubble bath followed by cuddling with my mommy.

So, here is to ME, Mr. Four Years Old. Cheers! (I actually say cheers when I drink anything.)

I baked you a cake...

I baked you a cake. No. It isn't pretty but, it tastes really good. And plus, it didn't come from a box. None of the parts, not even that luscious butter cream icing that coats it.

It is banana cake.  But, not just a regular old banana cake. It has yummy bits of pecan throughout the cake. The center is filled with thick pecan filling. It has a shredded coconut crust and a rich vanilla butter cream frosting. It smells wonderful and I can't wait to cut into. I hope you can imagine how yummy this cake will taste when I get my knife to it.

A very merry un-birthday to you!

Kindle? or SuperBowl?

This is what my three year old did during the Super Bowl this year.  I think he is too comfortable with technology.  I intended on putting up higher quality images but, they take too long to download.  I hope you like these. Another peek into our daily lives.

Oh! Today I went to middle school orientation for miss pink. She is totally excited. I am happy sad. So, there is a whole lot of emotional, mental, and physical maturation happening in the Scarborough House. Pray for me. ;o)

Little Men

Just pulling off some of my photos from my fabulous camera.  Well, it helps that I have mad photo skills.  Anyway, it is sharing time and here are a few that I thought were noteworthy.

Isn't he the most intense little man? I mean seriously. I don't ask him "to pose" or "to be serious".  Every now and then, I get to catch him out of concentration when he is giggling or clowning around. Usually, it happens so fast and furiously, that I miss the chance to grab my trust camera. The first two were just kind of artsy but, that was on a longer car ride so he was almost asleep.  He couldn't help the subdued look. The last one was when I interrupted something very important--probably Lego related. :)

These are of the little guy playing with a gun.  Don't worry it wasn't real. I liked the first one for it's perspective and for the excellent depth of field.  The last one with him spotting was pretty neat. He  really felt like he was an expert.  But, my favorite one was the middle shot because he had just shot at a target and he was completely impressed by his own prowess.  I love to see him satisfied with his "skills". He made me laugh.

This was just in memory of my TV.  You see, this long haired three year old hijacked my TV to play Lego Batman.  I am oh so sad. I don't get to see much of the three year old or the TV anymore.  But, I see a LOT of Lego batman and the back of this cute little head.

So there are a few peeks into our home life.  I have a couple of others to share. I will get to them but, right now it is snack time and bath time for the previously mentioned 3 year old.