Another Passing

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my Grandma Ardy passed away early this morning. Just two weeks ago we buried my Grandma Merna and that same day me Grandma Ardy was hospitalized for heart failure and pneumonia. Later that week my Grandma fell and she was not recovering well. The other day my Grandma asked my mom to call my Grandpa and tell him that she wouldn't be home, my Grandpa passed away when I was just four months old. I was so saddened by her deterioration. It is hard to have lost two Grandmas in two weeks, but they are both in a much better place. When I told Eli this morning, his reaction was much different than it was with Grandma Merna's passing. This week he went to the care facility that my Grandma Merna lived in for a Memorial Service there and he realized that he wouldn't see her again. Today when I told him about Grandma Ardy he said "but I don't want to not see her". It is such a hard concept to explain. I am thankful that in time he will understand, and I hope that he can keep his memories of my Grandma's with him. I am thankful that the Lord has taken her home, but still saddened by our loss. I am thankful that she is at home with her husband and God and is no longer confused, but I am sad that my boys won't know her better. I will miss my Grandma, but I am thankful that the Lord has her by his side.

A Passing

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my Grandma passed away today. She has been ill for a long time and we have heard countless times "this might be the end" and she has suffered needlessly for months. Thankfully she is now with Our Lord in Heaven. I always call my mom (who watches the boys) after the preschoolers leave for the day. After hearing the news today, I went home just to give my mom a hug and to get a hug from my boys. When I sat down and was cuddling with Ian, Eli came up to me and told me that Grandma Merna died. I had tears in my eyes and said "Yes, she is in Heaven now." Eli asked me why I was sad and I told him that I would miss Grandma. He gave me a hug and said "Don't be sad Mommy. I'm not sad 'cuz she's not my mommy" and proceeded to give me a great big hug. His hugs are so full of love and it was just what I needed. I know that he doesn't understand the whole concept of this, because in his next sentence he asked if we were going to visit her in the hospital. I'm sure he will be sad when he realizes that she is gone and that it may be hard to explain, but I know that God gives us many blessings in small bodies and in big bodies, weak bodies and strong bodies and I trust that the Lord has my Grandma comfortably by his side. I love you Grandma Merna!

Interview with Eli

I have seen these interviews in several places, but recently Mel and Carrie both did them with their almost four year olds and I thought it would be fun to do with Eli. At first he was all excited about answering questions, but he quickly tired of it! It took all day, but I finally have the answers he had! Fun!

What is something mommy always says to you?
Love you.

~ What makes mommy happy?
Hugging.

~ What makes mommy sad?
When I get in trouble.

~ How does your mommy make you laugh?
You don't. (Too bad he makes ME laugh all of the time!)

~ How old is your mommy?
I don't know.

~ How tall is your mommy?
Really tall.

~ What is your mommy really good at?
Good at cooking.

~ What does your mommy do for her job?
I don't know.

~ What is your mommy's favorite food?
Mommy I just don't know. Stop asking me things. Is it spaghetti?

~ What makes mommy proud of you?
Not getting in trouble.


~ What do you and your mommy do together?
Go to the park and rocky.


~ How do you know your mommy loves you?
Because I love you.


~ Where is your mommy's favorite place to go?
To the store.

~ What song do you like Mommy to sing to you?
Little Red Caboose

From Baby to Big Boy

Ian turned 1 1/2 yesterday. He is doing so much, constantly on the go. He has become rather 'bossy', demanding "carry me", "puffs", "outside" and "no"! His language has really blossemed, I no longer have any concerns about it. He is so brave, climbing anything he sees without any hesitation. He is starting to enjoy cuddling and will even sometimes asked to be rocked! This morning after I got done teaching I checked my cell phone and I had a picture message from my husband. He had taken Ian to the barber and gotten his hair cut! We have gotten Ian's hair trimmed three times, but it is SHORT! He no longer looks like my baby, but my little boy. Here are some pictures before and after:

Lounging

I love that our dog is so mellow!

Licking the Beaters!

Generally the job of licking off the beaters when I bake is reserved for Eli and Joe, but last Friday both of the older boys were gone and so Ian got the treat and he loved it!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! The boys all went for their baskets at the same time and I didn't have the camera ready, so I got a few pictures of Eli looking for his and Ian after he had already found his. Joe already had his basket torn apart before I got to him.
Ian threw everything out of his basket and stopped when he found his chocolate bunny and ripped it open!
Eli found his and was most excited about his new Woody Story movie!
He had messed with his old movie and it was no longer playing, so he got the newly released edition. Joe got Toy Story 2. They all got other small things and I'm sure they will get more later today from the Grandparents.