2 months along

Septembers are always busy. Abigail's birthday, then Mike's. This year Grandma came out for a visit and we started Kindergarten at home 2-3 days a week. In the midst of all of this and the daily work of taking care of the home, I find little bits of time to enjoy Grace. She started smiling and then baby-talking. I love those little coos and smiles...just lights up my life.

4 years old

This past week Abigail turned 4. She had talked about her birthday almost every day since last year! She looked forward to the cupcakes and presents and friends. We had a small friend party for her at the park on Labor Day and just spent the day together as a family on her real b.day. She got her presents and cupcakes and even a new pink scooter! Yet, she seemed somewhat subdued on her actual b.day. Almost sad even. She kept asking...is it still my birthday?? The next day she was back to her normal self and excited about the crepe paper streamers we hung in the doorway and her balloons...and started talking about turning 5 ( a whole hand mommy)!
My thoughts...the anticipation usually is much more exciting than the actual thing :)