My Not So Little Luke

It's official, we no longer have a baby in our home, as Luke is potty trained.  While I L.O.V.E. not changing diapers any longer, it sure does make him seem SO SUPER BIG!!!  I tell him all the time that I will always call him my baby.  Doesn't make him too happy, but it's not always about him.  :)  HA!  

 ***The chart didn't really work while we were potty training but after he had it mastered he would go to the bathroom about every 15 minutes just so he could get a sticker. 

It Never Even Crossed My Mind

We have loved watching the olympics.  Sarah especially liked the gymnastics and asks for it whenever the TV goes on.  But as much as she liked the gymnastics she liked the opening and closing ceremonies best.  Any guesses why?  

Yep, she heard Sarahmony, while I heard ceremony.  HA!  She asked if there were Lukemonies also and in order to keep the peace in our house we had to call them both, otherwise Luke would have none of it. 

Summer Water Day

I've had jury duty this week.  In California if you were responsible for the care of children during the day you could get out of your service, but not here.  While Richard is right when he says I haven't had to do anything, I also haven't been able to plan anything until the evening before at 5:00 when I find out if I have to report the next morning or not.  So far, so good; fingers crossed.  :)

Today since I wasn't called in and we had nothing else planned, we had a water day.  The kids loved it.  They had their favorite friend over and soaked up the sun.  Water relays were played, rocks were painted for the garden, the sprinkler went wild, and the slip-n-slide was a big hit.  We'll have to do that again SOON. 

Tuscany Triple

Sarah Jane completed her first triathlon and from the moment she jumped into the pool she was hooked. While transitioning from the swim to the bike she excitedly asked, "Mom, when can I do this again?  This is so fun."  The entire bike ride and run were filled with similar sentiments; all of which made this mama proud.

The triathlon was held in a neighborhood here in Meridian and was for ages 3-12 and we were joined by her BFF. Sadly, Luke cried the entire drive over because he wanted to swim, bike, and run too.  It's no fun be the little guy.

Initially, Sarah wanted Richard to help her with the swim across the pool, but as her turn drew near, she decided she would be fine in just her life jacket, so that's what we did.  She was amazing.  When they said, "On your marks, get set, GO!", she was in the water and off.  Her swim lessons came in handy, and she performed a mean "superman float" accompanied by" boil the water kicks."

The next day she asked me where her triathlon shirt and shorts were.  We had to wash them that very moment as she needed to wear them all day, "so that everyone will know I am a triathloner!"

I have done some fun races myself and none of them compared to this moment.  I'm on the search for her next one and am keeping my fingers crossed that when she gets older she'll still love it and we can do races together.

Way to go Sarah Jane!  We are very proud of you!!

Bedtime Conversation

Sarah: "Mommy, do you know what I liked? I liked the day that Heavenly Father picked me to come to you!"

Me: "Sarah, I liked that too. Thanks for telling me that."

Sarah (looking at me with her big brown eyes and sweet smile): "Well, now you won't get mad at me cuz I said that."

Yummy in My Tummy

I've always said that Luke is scrumptious enough to eat. Yesterday I guess he wanted to prove me right!

I Love My Job

SCENE: mama and Luke in the kitchen making cocoa drops

MOMMY: Trying hard not to lose her patience with the mess and the finger licking taking place

LUKE: "You're my best friend!"

MOMMY: in love