Memories

I always think, there is no way I'll forget she said that, or this moment, but the truth is, I do forget. Crazy life happens and those moments are lost in my memory only to be triggered at some point, totally unexpectedly and wonderfully. A few of these that have recently sprung to mind.

"Grandpa, put your pants on!" (b/c we all know that's what you have to do at 6:00am before you are allowed to go downstairs and watch a show).

"Mommy, I love you all the way to the toilet paper." (our fun with the book which ends with "I love you all the way to the moon...and back")

"When I'm five, I'll be brave." (what was said after the drama of splintergate)

"I'm not a little smarty pants, I'm a BIG smarty pants!"

The way Caroline says "Hiiiiii" in a really high whisper.

How Loretta, as a baby, would put her arms behind her head (assuming the position) and scream bloody murder for her bottle.

The way Caroline hugs your head with both arms wrapped around your neck, doubled over and playing with your hair.

I feel so ridiculously lucky.

adding on from our July trip to MS.
Mom let chris and trish sleep in her bed. Chris was the last one still asleep and Loretta decided it was time to get up. He gave her a message.
"Um Miss Trish, that man, in grandma's bed, wants a coffee".

First Steps!

Caroline took her first steps today! She's been cruising the house with her push toys but today she finally took a couple truly unassisted steps to her Dada and to me. It was very thrilling and I'm so glad I didn't miss it - Loretta and I leave to visit the Blakes tomorrow morning. Not sure who is more excited ;o)

That's all for now, gotta pack!