Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan

A letter from Ryan

I thought this was so sweet. Evan and Ryan had a disagreement tonight. Nothing so out of the ordinary but both parties feelings were hurt. Ryan seemed unusually upset and said he wanted to color. A few moments later he came back with this card that was all folded up and taped into a home made envelope. He handed it to Evan and then hid behind a chair and watched Evan's reaction when he opened it up. The first page is clearly that Ryan is sad and when you open it up you see that he is heartbroken to fight with his brother. They quickly made up. I think this is just about the sweetest card I have ever seen. I am going to save this one forever.

The things they do...

I was in the kitchen cleaning up when I heard Evan say, "You guys stay right there and I'll climb on top". Hmmm...any Mom knows this could spell trouble. This is what I found, his brothers trapped like hamsters in storage bins and Evan trying to climb up on the bins to get to the mantel :)

Putting the other big boys to bed

LID

Last night I was driving to meet my friend at the movies and I noticed a message on my cell. It was Pam letting us know we received our log in date (LID). It is November 19th, which also happens to be my mother-in-law's birthday. I hope its not much longer now.

The big boy bed

Derek has been telling us for a week or so that he is too big for a crib and he needs a big boy bed. Of course, he is. He is almost 3 1/2 but since he is the "baby" I guess I have been slower to make the transition this time. Evan was in a big boy bed by the time he turned 2. Well tonight we made the big move and he was so excited...so here is my baby in his big boy bed. Seriously, when did my baby get so big?

Also, tonight Evan told me I was so lucky because Dave has to work and they all have to go to school and I get to just stay home and do nothing. What am I going to do with this kid?! ;)

Dossier in China!

Big news this week! Our dossier is being hand delivered in China by Pam and Nancy! Evan asked me what I wanted for christmas this year and I said all I want is your baby sister. Later when he wrote his christmas list he wrote (in this order) : Nintendo DS games, Wii games, baby sister and pancakes. He cracks me up!