Today is your day!

Today is your day!

Today you turn three!

My baby girl, your growing so fast right in front of me. You wake up every morning to see what adventures await you. You have so much love and spunk in you, it's sometimes hard to keep up with you. You have a huge caring heart and always make sure everyone is ok, even after they sneeze! You love Moose and Kiwi, almost to the point of strangulation, but it's ok they love you back too.

Your such an innocent child. You see all the good in the world and nothing bad. You always have a smile for everyone and love saying "hi" and "goodbye" and yes the sentence would never be finished if you didn't say "see you later."

You love to play with your big brother (and fight) and your an awesome little sister to him. You share so well and you can share your goldfish crackers, even if you don't have that many left.

Your beautiful inside and out. Your smile is contagious. And I'm pretty sure that the Frozen dvd is thoroughly worn out!

Today is your day and I hope that you realize on this day how special and unique you are and see all the love that surrounds you everyday.

Happy Third Birthday Brynleigh!

(This is an old post I forgot to publish)



My Hopes

I was out and about at some of the stores today and everyone was busy rushing around getting everything they needed to bring in the New Year. The grocery store was packed as was the wine store attached. My reason for being there was to get a couple of more things for our belated Christmas dinner tomorrow.

I know there will be lots of people out tonight and over at friends houses celebrating. And I felt a little sad knowing that I will be sitting at home by myself and alone after I put the kids to bed. But I traded in those party times for quiet nights like this six years ago, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I have two wonderful children that fill my life with so much love and energy. They keep me learning everyday and show me how strong I can be. Some days are easier then others. Some have fewer meltdowns then most, but it's a package deal.

This past year, we were able to successfully take a big step forward with Logan's school and it felt so good. I try to advocate as best as I can for him, and sometimes I need to push a little harder for him. I know we keep moving in the right direction for him, but it isn't always easy and I had shed a few tears along the way. Even though we have to go through all these steps and it isn't easy, I still wouldn't trade him for anything. My hope in the New Year for him is that he is able to add a new food to his small list that he eats now. I know it seems small and to many they can't understand why it is such a struggle, but it would be a huge feat for him to be able to do that.

Brynleigh turns four in April and will be starting school in September with Logan, which I know she is really excited about doing. My hope for her in the New Year is that she is continues to be her unique self. Keep smiling everyday girl, it puts a smile on everyone else's face too!

This coming New Year, my hope for myself is to have more patience. More patience with the kids, my husband, my sister and work. Sometimes I get too stressed out and take on too much and I need to be able to make sometime for myself. Without children around. No matter what age they are it can still be overwhelming sometimes.

I'm excited to become an Aunt this coming year and be able to be there for my sister and support her and answer her questions for her. I know she is going to make a great Mom!

My hopes for the New Year are not big and grand in anyway, but they are just right for us.

We wish you and your family a happy New Year!