Chuck D & Mr. T

Nell and Scottie went in the sandbox for the first time today and loved it. They were covered in sand, Scottie was eating and they cried when we took them out.

Huck feels burdened, yet proud, of all the work she does each day.

The children are each such individual people, obviously, that I find it incredibly hard to believe that I had anything to do with their creation. I now a lot of people look at their children or other children and see traits of the parents, but I  really only see them. I am humbled and honored to think that I have anything to do with my children who I am so amazed by every day. It occurred to me the other day when I was with Scottie and Nell and Nell was being so cudley and clinging to me and I could see some of myself in that and Scottie, as usual, was being so completely enthusiastic and excited about everything around her and I could see me in that. Then I thought about Teddy’s positive disposition and need for little sleep and Charlie’s deep feelings and emotions and friendliness and identified there too (I am being too complimentary of myself here to even mention this but I was looking for good traits).  I see in them MJ’s laid backness and calm and happiness and humor and physical ability. But then all these traits are also really just theirs.  It shows that many things are absolutely nature. And then some nurture. I love it.

I love the way Nelly will lay in my arms and on me.

Scottie and Nell both repeat pretty much any word you say. The other day Scottie said “ok”. This weekend they took a bath with rubber ducks at Mitzi’s and were so excited about the ducks that they kept saying “duck duck duck”. I can’t believe they talk.

This was the best mothers day ever. The boys woke me up with the sweetest cards and a pair of shoes and they were so excited carrying a big bag upstairs for me. Charlie said “today is mothers day and we are really nice to you.” They gave me toms of kisses. We had brunch with Mitzi, grandpa, Greg, Carolyn, Hannah, and Milly and played outside. Then MJ and I went on a bike ride. It could not have been more perfect. I even got to spend time petting Huck. And the sweetest thing at bedtime was that While reading The Grinch, Teddy got all excited about Cindy Lou Who and said “it’s you mommy it’s you!”. And he was so happy and I of course was so happy.

At least once a day I sing to the girls:
Oh the little baby girls
Oh the little lambs
Oh my little loves

And the boys:
Little bear
My little love
My lovey bear

Such a lovey day. Charlie was feeding the babies which was so sweet despite the three of them getting food all over the place much more than usual and Teddy was running around and despite pooping under the table it was the happiest time such a sweet moment to let them all do whatever they wanted and be happy doing it. I know they need rules, but I so tire of telling them to do or not do something because I imagine they must tire of hearing it. I hope at least I can be fun while I do it.

Today was Babylove carnival.

Scottie and Nell went their the pool for the first time.