Charlie's Birthday, Macalan's Preschool Graduation, Charlie Completes Kindergarten, The SD County Fair, Daddy's Birthday and the 4th of July in Laguna

Did I miss anything? The title says it all. We've been busy! Place holder...I'll be back!

Grandma Rules

Last night Charlie and I were reading together. We across a comma. Charlie asked, "What's that?" I explained that it was a comma and he asked, "What are they for?" I explained that they were there to separate ideas and when you saw one you usually take a very short pause in your reading then keep going.

We kept reading but now every comma was given an exaggerated pause by Charlie. We chatted again about the commas purpose and that the pause was really hardly noticeable. Charlie asked why and I said it was just one of many grammar rules. To which Charlie questions,

"Grandma rules?"

Love those kiddos!

They say "lasts" always bring "firsts"

Macalan, 2 days ago, on Friday February 27, 2011 you took a nap in my arms. It had probably been months since you'd done that and I remember thinking then that I really should jot down the date as I was afraid it might be the last one. As you slept in my arms this week I couldn't help but be grateful for the second chance to honor and savor this potential "last." You are on the brink of so many firsts, firsts you will certainly be more ready for than I. Forgive me if I hold onto these very special "lasts." I love you my sweet boy. xoxo, Mom.