Wo Ai Ni - Finally

Music to my ears

After her bedtime story and good night kisses she said it all on her own "Wo Ai Ni Momma". I have waited almost 2 years to hear some form of I love you from my girl. . . I felt it deep down in my heart you know when you get tummy flutters.

I Love you Naomi ChuYu and I can't wait to hear what else you have to say. Your words will come someday, I just know it.

Bus

The line up

Getting on

And they are off
They did it, no tears just happy faces and one proud mama.

The 5th Day of School

My baby boy lost his very first tooth.

Look at that gap . It is soon to be much bigger . . . the one next to it is loose.



Mr. 5th grader missed his 5th day of school. PUKE! Poor kid. Don't feel to sorry for him I took this picture around 5PM, he was feeling much better. . . Notice the pretty flower in his hair and the little dance move or whatever you wanna call it.


Tomorrow is bus day. My kids have never ridden a school bus . Wish us luck. My little man is a bit worried.

First Day of School 2010

It is official I have a 1st grader and 5th grader . . . YIKES!!!



This kid played it cool not to worried, new school and all



He does happen to sit next to one of his long time friends


This little man was a bit hesitant just a bit though


He did great


Me on the other hand, I miss their old school and all the familiar faces and oohing and ahing over how much each kid has grown over the summer. In time this school will become familiar and comfortable, hopefully sooner than later.


Ever see such dotting brothers? Naomi had to sneak into a back to school picture.






P.S. yes I did shed a few tears on this first day of school just like every other year. Sometimes I feel like a crazy lady.

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We woke up the sleeping princess, she was grumpy but that did not last long with all the birthday lovin and presents. She had her favorite cheesy eggs for breakfast


Then we canceled our trip to the beech, it was rainy and a bit cold.



My plan was a little beech photo shoot instead we did a little front yard shoot minus the pretty dress and sand.


Still cute


silly

a bit serious or maybe mischievous



but only for a second

sweet face

She really only holds still for a moment



Oh and the 3 year old attitude


How I love this girl

Potty dance



Then we headed on a nice long walk exploring our new neighborhood, got a doughnut at the local shop.


The boys finished putting together her new doll house while she took a nap.


Dinner at PF Changs.

Then home for a little apple pie. Yes I did buy this at costco and yes it did slide off the boxes in the back of my car and yes a watermelon fell right on top of it. The thing is my girl does not like treats so . . . I guess I was just lazy today and did not get around to making a cake. I promise for he party I will. Honestly



A little more playtime with her new doll house before bed. Is she 3 or what???

Happy Birthday Naomi ChuYu. I love you from the bottom of my heart.

Tonight

Tonight my girl and I painted our toes together for the very first time. A first for Naomi, I think, I am pretty sure. Then we brushed our teeth, got Jammie's on and read our story. Tonight I chose The Birthday Monsters because tomorrow is her big day. She will be three and she can even say it.



As I kissed her goodnight and said I love you I remembered that someone else gave birth to her. Her China mom, I pray and wish that she knows how much her daughter is loved, that I kiss those little toes and hold her when she is sad. That her daughter laughs when she gets tickled or makes a funny noise. That she has plenty of food and a warm bed. She has one big brother that will do just about anything to make her happy and another that likes to call her peanut, he loves her too but also like to push her little buttons. A Daddy who adores her and loves to teach her to give big strong hugs. A YeYe who calls her sweetie and grandparents and aunts, uncles and tons of friends who love her.

I am off to wrap her gifts and get ready for her special day. No party tomorrow that will be in a couple weeks but a day to celebrate our daughter turning 3.

A Nice long weekend

We went to Silverwood Theme Park, the drive was long but we had a great time . . .




tBunch a sweet kids