Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! So, this is my second blog. I have to say that this blog thing can be really addicting. Ive realized recently that writing for me is therapy, so i could probably go on and on and on about my life. After writing my first blog, I went to bed with a feeling of self accomplishment. I actually finished something that i have been wanting to do for a long time and I promised myself that I would do this for myself at least a few times a week. For a long time, I have been kicking myself for not doing things that I have wanted to do for myself...Im talking since Mason was born. I used to be the most organized person on the block, but now...not so much. If you knew how behind I was in just getting pictures developed, you would be shocked. I loveeee my camera and it actually upsets me because if I ever lose any of the pictures that I have taken of the kids, I would be sick...for days. Our neighbor was nice enough to burn my recent video camera videos to DVD. I wanted to make sure it worked in our dvd player last night and it did. I was so happy! I watched Mattison turn 3 in South Carolina right in front of my eyes. She was so anxious to blow out those candles that she couldnt wait and she blew one out while we were still singing to her. It was just the cutest thing ever. That smile on her face...it was precious. I think if I could, I would record every second of their lives so that I dont miss a thing. Another promise to myself...that I will organize all of our home videos starting tomorrow!

On a happier note, Mason's Halloween parade is today. He left the door running for the bus again, two kit kats in hand for his bus driver and aide. I cant wait to see him! I know he was so excited to be able to wear that power ranger costume today. He has a huge imaginiation, and he lovessss to dress up in any kind of superhero costume. Dramatic play is SO his thing and has always been one of his stronger areas in school. I can only bet that he will be trying to swipe "the audience" with his red ranger powers. I dont bet...i know. :) While I was putting his leg braces on, I reminded him to walk nicely in his parade and to make sure that he looked for me because I will be waiving away (hysterically im sure, lol). He looked at me and said, "Oh mom, I LOVE YOU!" He said it with such excitement that you would have thought that I put this parade together just for him! He always seems to remind me when I need to be reminded the most that I am being the best mom that I know how to be and that he loves me unconditionally and no matter what until the end of time. I cant wait to see your smile today my little power ranger! <3

My first blog entry

My day this morning started at 6:45am with the voice of panic from Mason. I jumped up and realized that his nose was bleeding...again. Poor thing. He has had so many nosebleeds this year and I can now say that I am a pro at making them stop. If only I knew how to make them go away for good...

Mother hen Mattison was in bed with me at the time so she heard Mason when he yelled my name. She jumps in bed with me in the middle of the night when Daddy works nights. I dont mind. I think we both sleep better when she's with me. :) I feel bad for Matt though because when he gets home at 6am, he has to sleep in her little bed until we all wake up. Imagine that...a 6'3'' man sleeping in a litty bitty pink flowery bed surrounded by bears and baby dolls. Ha! Makes me laugh! Ok back to what I was saying. Mattie...she is just the cutest thing. She ran right to her brother's side in the bathroom and says, "It's OK Mase...Im here, I'll take care of you. It's just a nose bleed. Mommy will make it go away" and started rubbing his back. That girl can be a pistol, but when it comes to taking care of her brother, she is right by his side. It makes me smile...big time...and I can only hope that those two remain best friends for a lifetime.

For the first time in a long time, Matt was able to participate in something at Mason's school today. I signed him up to help with pumpkin carving in Mason's class since he had the day off. Mason was so excited! He ran to the bus this morning and told the bus driver and his aide that Daddy was coming to his school today! After hearing that, I knew he was going to have a good day. AND I was right! The boys met me at Walmart after school because Mattison and I had to pick up some last minute Halloween stuff for Mason's class. I was in an aisle and I hear a little boy yell, "Mommy"! I knew who's voice that was. =) I could pick that voice out if a million other little boys were yelling mommy at the same time. He ran to me and gave me the biggest hug. It's almost like it's the first time he has ever seen me.every.single.time. I love every minute of it and I SO look forward to coming home on the days that I run to the store because I know that I'll have two beaming faces running toward me screaming my name in excitement. Oh, how I love those two. My little M&M's

Our day ended with...drum roll please...a loose tooth! Mason and I were home talking about his school day with daddy and when he smiled, something just looked funny to me. Thinking back on it, I don't know why I thought something looked funny...maybe I just wanted an excuse to check his teeth. A lot of Mason's friends have lost some of their teeth already, so I knew that his time was coming. I told him that I wanted to wiggle his teeth just to make sure that none of them were loose and sure enough...i found a winner! I was in disbelief...a loose tooth? NO! This cant be happening. A loose tooth just means that you are another step closer to being an even bigger boy. I was sad...just for a second. Thoughts of giving birth to him and seeing him for the first time entered my mind. Holding this teeny tiny 4 lb baby boy six years ago, I could never imagine that this day would be here or others previous for that matter. I had to snap back to reality..."Yes! A loose tooth! Mason do you know what this means? The tooth fairy will be here before we know it! Run upstairs to tell Daddy the good news and then we need to call Pop-Pop and G and tell them what Mommy found!" Watching that little boy run excitedly up the steps to let Daddy know that the toothfairy will soon be "bringing him money" just made me smile from ear to ear. I will cherish these special moments for a lifetime and I have been realizing more and more that I really AM so excited to watch him grow into a "bigger boy" each and every day...BUT...lets just not rush it. First thing on my to do list tomorrow morning...shop around for a tooth fairy pillow. :)