I forgive you...

3 is a funny age. I am finding that they soak up more knowledge than I could have ever imagined and the things that come out of their mouths... well just too much to handle some days.
Today Hannah was acting up and I scolded her and said "you are making mommy angry!". She walked over, gave me a kiss and said "Sorry Mommy, I forgive you". I just stared at her for a second and tried not to burst out laughing. She forgives me? I tried to explain that it should be the other way around. She just shook her head and said " no mommy, it's ok. I forgive you".
::sigh::
Well, at least she is polite.

Time Flies...

I have been a big slacker with the blog, but this summer seems to be going by so quickly and I just haven't had time to keep up.

Hannah turned 3 July 30th. In typical Hannah fashion her birthday was pink and princesses galore... But, I think her turning 3 hit me harder than when I turned 30! I was all :sniff sniff: all day. Thinking about the crazy day when she arrived in a dramatic fashion (which make sense now that you can see her personality!), 5 weeks early, and how she has grown since then was overwhelming. My tiny 5 pound peanut is now 25 pounds, taking dance class, talking like a mini adult and starting preschool in the fall. I now truly understand the meaning of "time flies". I do love this age (minus the temper tantrum and little attitude) but I am so afraid next time I blink she is going to be in high school or GASP- getting married or having kids of her own. I hope that I can remember to cherish all these days while she is still my little girl.
We attended a wedding this past weekend and Nathan asked me "can you picture Hannah getting Married?" I almost burst into tears at the thought! No I can NOT!! I don't want her to grow up any faster than she already is!

I also had a birthday and when you ask Hannah how old mommy is, she says Three Three. See- these are the things I have to bottle. It made me giggle each time she said it. My kids and family made my day a happy day. My dad and I shared birthdays that were just days apart, so now its bittersweet. I miss him terribly and wish he could share in his grandkids lives, I know he would just adore being a Grandpa. We lost him 6 years ago yesterday. I don't know how its been that long already. Thinking of all the things he is missing makes me so sad. But knowing he is up there to watch and protect my babies, that makes me smile.

On a happy birthday note- I was given my Keurig Coffee Maker (from the husband) and KITCHEN AIDE MIXER that I have wanted FOREVER. I also got the amazing ICE CREAM attachment. I mean really, something that can make cookies AND Ice Cream. BEST PRESENT EVER! Thanks to my amazing family!!!

My Lucas is still growing like a weed (an adorable weed). He has the biggest belly laugh and now 4 teeth!!! He took 3 good steps on his own last week and claps for himself whenever he sees fit. I always heard the phrase "mama's boy" but NOW I get it. He is my boy, for sure.