......... any more than I already am. I feel like I've been going non stop these days, and well...... it's because I have. I know, I asked for all this.... and I wouldn't have it any other way (except maybe I'd add more sleep). Every night I want to come to the blog and write all my thoughts and tell the stories of all the amazing and wonderful things that Vince and Zoë and Luca are doing. Every morning I wake up and make the promise that I'll jot memories down, as I watch these amazing little people grow up and come into their own personalities.....and then I run around all day, drive kids here, change diapers there, feed this kid, feed that kid, and when I sit down, it's 10pm and I can't keep my eyes open, and instead I fall asleep thinking about what I would write.
I'd want to write about Vince, and how my little boy is growing up so quickly, and how I can't believe he's almost finished with his first year of preschool, and he's going to be 4 years old in less than a month. I'd want to write about his spring concert at school last week, where he showed the audience his belly (again) and teacher had to go over and zip up his jeans (thanks Mrs. Ward!), while he waved and smiled at me and Kathryn the whole time. I'd want to write about his adventures with his swimming lessons, his t-ball team "Molly Moo's Allstars", and how he has taken to running around the house "playing" our wii guitar. I'd want to write about how when I've looked at him these last couple of days, I don't see a little toddler anymore, but an emerging little boy who has a passion for his trains and his books.
Here he is getting practice for his own pool at home ;)
Vince with his buddies, celebrating shortly after their music show
we love you Mrs. Ward!
Vince taking out the t-ball stand along with hitting the ball
running the bases!
And then there's Zoë. I'd want to write about how absolutely adorable she is, even when she stands in the kitchen screeming at the top of her lungs for her 'baba'. I'd write about how she gives the best hugs and cuddles, kisses her little brother on his bald little head, and chases Vince while trying to give him hugs. I'd want to write about how she can make me melt one minute when she grabs my neck and gives me tight hugs, while the next minute she'll give you the most evil death scowl look you've ever seen. I'd want to write about how much talking she is doing, and how brave she is about climbing on things, and how much giggling comes out of her when she gets pushed in a swing.
Vince can give kisses too once in a while
shortly after that kiss
I'd want to write about Mother's Day, and how gorgeous it was as we spent the day at the Arboretum for Lilac Sunday. Mike arranged for us to have a picnic, explore the gardens, and listen to music. All five of us spent hours on our picnic blanket in the shade... making small trips to watch the fish in the pond, or chase a runaway child through the grass, and then coming back to lay down and watch the clouds float by.
Zoë had fun hanging around....
I'd want to write about how ridiculously hard it is to try and get photos of all three children together at the same time. As soon as they see a camera, Vince and Zoë start acting like complete monkeys-removing any hopes that we'll someday have some good family portraits. When I finally give up and put the camera away, I swear I see the hint of satisfaction glowing out of their little eyes. We'll just have to keep trying.....
And then there's Luca, sweet little baby boy that he is. I'd want to write about how amazingly easy this little baby is, and how he practically only cries when he's hungry or needs a diaper change. I'd want to write about how he's starting to give me giggles-and that I can usually trigger them by tickling under his chin. I'd want to write about how much his face lights up when one of his siblings comes over to talk to him, it's like watching a child getting giddy in a candy store. He's just in awe of his brother and sister. I'd want to write about how much he's already learned how to roll with the punches, and literally take a beating from his older siblings. We try and watch as much as we can, but that poor boy gets his share of rough housing already. I foolishly thought I would try and get a picture of all three kids in their "birthday suits".... and this is the best I could get. Notice Mike's hand visibly forcing Vince to stop kicking his little brother.... who's obviously had enough of this.
stay tuned for more on trying to update. Until then, I better get to sleep.
