We took the kids to the local indoor playground to celebrate Nolan’s birthday. This was his request. He and Lincoln had a pretty good time. Afterward, we asked what the birthday boy wanted to eat for lunch and he decided on pancakes. We headed over to IHOP and stuffed our tummys. When we returned home, we let Nolan (with Lincoln’s help, of course) open his birthday presents. It was a laid back, family-filled, fun day!
Today, our bigger little man turns 4! I can hardly believe it! I’ve already spent some time reflecting back on the events of the day he came into the world 4 years ago. It was pretty crazy. My water broke as I drove to work, I ended up driving myself to the hospital (something Jake made me promise would never happen again,) I couldn’t find the admitting desk at the hospital and the volunteer at the front door was no help, and Jake couldn’t find me for at least 45 minutes once I was settled in the evaluation area. However, once we were situated in our hospital room and I had my epidural, everything else was smooth sailing. Nolan arrived in the early evening and I was instantly in love. But enough with the sappy reminiscing. 🙂
It’s been a fun 4 years, Nolan! Your daddy and I love you so much and are so proud of who you are becoming!
Nolan and Papa (my dad) have been going to Lowe’s nearly every other Saturday morning to complete a project. He’s made everything from a jewelry holder (for Valentine’s Day), to a mini basketball hoop, baseball field, and kaleidoscope. They really get to build some neat things! Today’s project was for Mother’s Day. It is a mini trellis. The kids were also able to go to the Lowe’s garden center to pick out a plant and decorate the outside of the plastic pot. The final project really turned out great! And he is so proud of what he builds, which is even more cute to see 🙂
Today is Jake’s birthday.
10 years ago, we celebrated by going out for pie after I returned from a trip to Arkansas to visit grandparents. That pie date was the start of our now decade-long relationship. I think we both can agree that it’s been quite a ride – full of all kinds of ups and downs, but we’ve faced them together. There’s no one I’d rather navigate through life with than him. He is my best friend, my constant support, and the love of my life.
In honor of Mother’s Day, Nolan’s preschool has a special “Muffins with Mom” event. We arrived at the preschool room and were serenaded with “skid-a-marink-” and then given a paper basket bouquet and flower seeds. Then we dined on muffins and punch. It was really sweet.
