Daddy Day Care

John has been home with the kids now for a good amount of time. The situation is less than an ideal but some great things have come from it.

For example, he has been able to pick Tyler up from school which Tyler just loves and the kids have gotten to spend more time at home with their own things and space and they seem so complete and happy this way. Gen has really bonded with her Dad. She is definitely my mini- me, she is all mine in so many ways, but now she runs up to her Daddy and hugs and kisses him a lot more often. She is also allowing him to help her with daily things that I alone used to have to do more and more such as brushing, washing and blow drying her hair. Bella has always been a Daddy's girl, and that has not changed one bit.

I love that the kids do benefit from this in such a great way and I feel like it is a welcomed change for them. What a great opportunity! In the beginning I thought this could be a train wreck, but John is great, he has really amazed me. He gets the house work done and so many errands done, all with three kids! Impressive I must say!! He even packs up the diaper bag on his own now! Since Tyler was born this was "my job" he wouldn't even have a clue what to put in there. Now, he knows, packs extra food and snacks even, sure it is a lot messier than I would like, but to me it is still nothing short of a miracle! (yes honey a miracle, lol).

I will admit, I am a little jealous, I do wish it was me, but I am so blessed that John is really my other half, and does everything so seamlessly when there is not any other option. I need not worry about my children's care if something happened to me, John has proved that. Tyler, Genesis, Isabella and I are so very lucky.

Here are some pics of what the kids enjoy at Daddy Day Care!!:

They go on fun field trips to Monkey Joe's.

They get to stay in their jammies and play in the play room!

Bella is learning what the park is and is loving it!

Ty and Gen ride their scooters and bikes while Bella gets pulled in her wagon.

More fun at the parks!

Art time! The kids love crafts, and yes, John does those too! Here is a dino museum exhibit that they have been working on. Those are shoe boxes that they paint into a certain theme and then place the appropriate dinosaur in it. I have a feeling this exhibit will get bigger and bigger. What fun!

*Photos courtesy of John Lara and his Palm phone. Daddy Day Care is a full service facility. John sends pics to me at work through out the day so I can see what they are up to.

Pretty awesome stuff..............Happy Friday Everyone!

LIFE

Is getting better and moving along. I am left wondering why it can be so messy but I think it comes with the territory! My dryer broke, my van is out of commission, but why continue to bitch about shit. This cloud will surely move on its way soon!

It has been a long time since I have blogged and I am slammed at work so this one will be short and sweet with more to come soon.

Life throws some curve balls but here are some pretty generic thoughts about why I feel like I better snap out of it because things can only get better from here.....

• My three kiddos are healthy and happy! Tyler scared me to death, I wont even type out what could have been with that, but it was the worst feeling ever! Alas, they are all OK.
• John and I are doing so good as a unit. I have a marriage that I used to be jealous of other women having. I guess I do have some great luck even when life sucks!
• Mimi is home. Her lymph nodes came back stage 3 so that will require more attention, she is not looking like herself at all and it is still heartbreaking but you know what, one day at a time, she is home after 24 days I think it was, and that in itself is a good thing for her.
• I know who my friends are, it is good to know ;). The ones that I do have are SO GREAT!
• Genesis is so sad about being pulled from preschool, but she is bonding with her Daddy. That was actually necessary ... it is a beautiful thing.
• It is SPRING!!!
• Had a great family day yesterday with the kids at the museum and Imax.
• My mom dislocated her shoulder so she cant help out with Mimi which is awful, but she will also be OK, what else can I ask for!
• Speaking of curve balls I am pretty proud of a couple who really manages these with such amazement........ I am so overjoyed with some AWESOME news from Tiffany and Matt, CONGRATS! We are praying for a HOME RUN guys!

Snow Days 2009

We enjoyed a few snow days this winter, and the kids just absolutely love it!! They were cuddling one day on their bench to keep warm..........

Here is my one and only favorite snow angel.........

Here is my real "snow man" and his snow chair......

After the fun, the kids rip their cold wet clothes and drop it along with clumps of ice and snow all over the place. This would be one reason Mom doesnt like snow days!

Alas, after the fun, they are ready to cuddle by a nice warm fire. This IS my favorite part ;).

A fire and some hot chocolate is all we need on a day like this!

Yummy!!

Our home in the snow. My own little winter wonderland. I love waking up to streets of white.
Except when I have to drive in them of course!

Until next year Frosty.....now come on SPRING!!!