Long time no talk to...

It's official.  I'm a terrible blogger.  I have good intentions, especially having little ones at home.  I keep thinking that someday when I'm old and grey, I'll love to look back at these little notes and stories that I tell, to remember when my kids were young.  It's those same kids that take all of my time, and leave me with very little time to myself.  When I do have a minute to sit down with this blog, I am selfish and take that minute to just do nothing!  So, this selfish "author" will now try to catch you up with my life, in a nutshell....

Treyton is doing amazing in first grade!  He is excelling all of his school work, and is well into 2nd grade work.  I'm so proud of him!  He's my serious, "let's get down to business" kind of kid, and as I know that he'll have struggles in his life, school work will not be one of them.  He's still the Packer fan of the house, and even his determination to stand out of the crowd makes me proud.  The picture posted is on his first day of school.  I love my little man.  <3

Now Maddex is a little less apt to getting the whole school thing down, but of course I love him none the less.  =)  He's my free spirit child.  Isn't that what people call their kids when they could care less what you tell them to do, and usually follow through with the exact opposite?!  I made pancakes the other day, using the initials of each of the kids.  I asked each of them what letter I should make them.  After they were done, I asked "what letter should I make for me, Mmmmama?"  Maddex answered with "triangle!"  Oh boy Maddex, we've got a ways to go with you!  The picture was of Maddex's first day of preschool. He's not quite as convinced that this was a good thing.  =)

Now onto Princess Hadlee.  She is a princess through and through!  This may be TMI, but it's just too cute NOT to share!  The other day, she was sitting on the toilet, and not going pee.  (if you're following me...)  I told her to let me know when she was done, so I could help her wipe.  She told me that she didn't have to wipe, because she had "frincess poop, and it's aaaalllll parkaly (sparkly) and pretty."  If my daughter has an odor to her when she's older, you now know why.  

The following picture is from her 3rd birthday party, and it's obvious she's not enjoying herself at all!

Little Lady Reeyin is my baby, but she has been AWFUL lately!  Crying and whining, every time I put her down and walk away!  It's really driving me crazy, and I try to be patient.  She's one now, and of course isn't walking or talking, so I'm sure she's frustrated too, but c'mon!  Work with me here!  On a proud note, she's learning the baby sign language that I've been working months and months trying to teach her!  She now knows, "drink", "more", "all done", and "eat"!  She's my baby, and (I think) always will be, so even though her crying blows my ear drums, I'm a sucker and am probably the reason she does it.  She knows I'll go and pick her up!  

Here is a picture of her First Birthday Party!  I made her a spaghetti cake, which is her all time favorite meal.  Frosting noodles, fudge meatballs, strawberry preserve sauce, and almond bark parmesan!  Yum, yum!!

That's all for this post!  I'd like to say that I'll write more soon, but you know my track record.  Hmmm.... Let's just say I'll see you next year!  =)