Happy Mothers Day

Before I was a Mom…

I made and ate hot meals.

I had unstained clothing.

I had quiet conversations on the phone.

Before I was a Mom…

I slept as late as I wanted.

And never worried about how late I got

into bed.

I brushed my hair and my teeth every day.

Before I was a Mom…

I cleaned my house each day.

I never tripped over toys or forgot words

to lullabies.

Before I was a Mom…

I didn’t worry whether or not my plants

were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was Mom…

I had never been puked on,

Pooped on,

Spat on,

Chewed on,

Peed on,

Or pinched by tiny fingers.

Before I was a Mom…

I had complete control of my mind,

My thoughts.

My body,

And my time.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom…

I never held down a screaming child,

So that doctors could do tests,

Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and

cried.

I never got gloriously happy over

a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours

at  night

 Watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom…

I never held a sleeping baby just because.

I didn’t want to put it down.

I never felt my heart break into a million

pieces.

When I couldn’t stop the hurt.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.

I never knew I would love being a Mom

Before I was a Mom…

I didn’t know the feeling of having my

heart outside my body.

I didn’t know how special it could feel to

 feed a hungry baby.

I didn’t know that bond between a mother

and her child.

I didn’t know that something so small
Could make me feel so important

Before I was a Mom…

I had never risen in the middle of the night .

Every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth,

The joy,

The love,

The heartache,

The wonderment,

Or the satisfaction of being a

Mom.

I didn’t know I was capable

of  feeling so

Much before I was a Mom!

- Author unknown -

Soo lucky to be a mom today and everyday! And yes Iam rocking this awesome shirt today :0) Happy Mothers Day! xoxo

Happy 6years Adam.....

Six years ago today I married you..... my high school sweetheart. And I cant believe that its been almost 12 years since we first met at only 16! It amazes me everyday what we have been through and have accomplished together. We have over come all of the obstacles of being Teen parents...and proved them all wrong. And now today we are the parents of 3 awesome little girls. I am so thankful to have met you and I couldn't ask for a better Father for our girls....they are so incredibly lucky to have a Dad that is so involved and wants to spend all his time with them. So thank you for everything you do for us :0) I cant wait for our date night tonight in the North End. Lots of Love xoxoxo

Show us your Life.....favorite vacation!

Hershey Park Bound~2010

Last April Adam and I , our three girls, my brother, his awesome gf, and my handsome nephew all loaded up in this ROCKIN RV and headed to Pennsylvania.

 On the way there we made a pit stop to Carlos Bakery in NJ (you know from TLC) to pick up a cake for my brothers birthday. Which luckily Nicole ordered it in advance...because we got to jump ahead of the huge long line that wrapped around the bakery.

We made it to Hershey Pennsylvania (the sweetest place on earth) and visited Hershey World were you can buy extremely large Hershey Bars and learn all about where the cocoa beans grow and how they turn them into chocolate bars. Then we headed to Hershey Park where we all got to ride on some awesome roller coasters (except for little Em of course) 

 Probably one of the most exciting parts of our big family Vacation was learning about the Amish and visiting the oldest Amish settlement,where thousands still live a centuries-old "Plain" lifestyle. 

 We even took an Amish buggy ride with this awesome Amish tour guide "EJ". He told us all about their lifestyle and took us to a working Amish Farm.

We had so much fun......a lot of peoples favorite vacations would probably be somewhere warm and tropical but we made the best memories traveling together as a big family. And we are still talking about how fun it was.

Wordless Wednesday!

Stomach Bug......again

This sweet girl is down and out with the stomach bug...again. For the second time this year. I broke down and bought Lysol...in hopes that it doesn't spread through the house. I hate when my babes are sick :0( Poor thing is already worried she wont be able to go to school tomorrow. Well for now she is drinking water from a syringe and watching movies. Hoping for a healthier day tomorrow!

Weekend Re-Cap

Our weekend started out Thursday with a walk down Burrage Pond. Alivia, Emma and I met up with my friend Melissa and her kids. It was a perfect day for a walk. Even though pulling a wagon with 50 plus pounds in the heat is NO FUN.......I did get some sun and burnt a few calories, which is a bonus!!!!

We even stopped by the pond for a picnic. And found these baby turtles. One of which was a snapping turtle.

Saturday we headed to the soccer field with Kaylah for 2 back to back games. I was so proud of her she scored a goal and was an amazing goalie. The first game they one 9-0 and the second they tied.

 These sweet girls were so good and played so well for the 2+ hours we were at the field.

And Emma got to spend some time with this cutie who happens to be her future husband :0)

After the game Kaylah had 2 of her good friends from school sleep over. They had a fun night, which included Popcorn Chicken and fries by a camp fire, smores, girl talk, and a late night drive to McDonald's for ice-cream that I had forgotten that I promised for winning the soccer game. Kaylah has made some awesome friends over the past few years and It makes me so happy that they will grow up together. 

Last night at the fire one of her friends spilled the beans about Kaylah having a crush and him liking her back. My little girl is growing up so fast. And that bum's me out big time. Before you know it we will be shopping for prom dresses and looking at colleges......Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Sunday morning after the girls left we got ready and headed to the Softball opening day Parade.

We walked down......this time Adam pulled the wagon :0)

 Emma and Daddy at the softball field with her classic "cheese" face. I cant believe its already Sunday night.......Not sure Iam ready for the week ahead but I sure hope Adam has something nice planned for our 6th year wedding anniversary next Saturday....wink wink  ;0)