A Love Affair

Today my in-laws came down from Los Angeles to visit and we had a wonderful day.  The weather was gorgeous so we enjoyed the outdoors for most of the day. My mother-in-law, Mary, shared a cute story with me.  She was chatting with her girlfriend about Liam and told her that she feels like she is having a love affair with Liam.  She can't stop thinking about him or talking about him and she just wants to spend every minute of the day with him.  I hope this is how I love my grandchildren one day.

Our dinner table outside

Miss Cutie

My Boy

Stunning Flowers from my mother-in-law (in my grandmother's vase)

Let's see, other updates...Valentine's day was fun!  I made heart shaped waffles for Liam and he had a pizza party and a Valentine exchange at school.  I went out of my way to get him a red shirt for the day, but he insisted on wearing a collared shirt with a tie for the day - such a ladies man already!  (Sorry, no pic with the tie on!!)

Last year around Valentine's Day we were officially in Escrow for our house and Joe didn't get me a card or anything for Valentine's Day, but he said he was getting me a house.  Fair enough.  So, I told him I was wondering what he'd be getting me this year since it would be hard to beat last year's gift.  He said the house was the gift that kept on giving, each month, with each mortgage payment.  Witty guy I married for sure.  He did get me some nice flowers and a cute card by the end of the day.  And in the card he wrote: "P.S. Your new hair do is super hot!!"  (I just got some high lights and low lights put in.)  My husband couldn't have complimented me better!  It's been a while since I've felt "hot," but by god - when I read that card, I felt smokin' hot!

 

I'm glad I made the effort to make Liam's breakfast special.  I think I will make some green pancakes or something on St. Patty's day.  It really is adorable to see the excitement that silly, simple things like this brings him.  And although I feel like Valentine's Day is ridiculous and I made it about the kids, it really is nice to have one day out of the year dedicated to LOVE.  I've been trying to be more loving.  I play the part of the boss around the house pretty well.  But I always want my children and husband to see me and think of love, not the bossy/rule making mommy/wife.