I recently ran across a new Jack Johnson song that I fell in love with and the only thing I can think of when I hear it is my two little girls.  Thought I would share….

Hey Little Girl, Lyrics: Jack Johnson

Hey, little girl
You might not know this song
This another kind of song that you can sing along to but,
Hey, little girl
Maybe someday
At least that’s what all the good people will say
Hey, little girl
Look what you’ve done

You’ve gone and stole my heart and made it your own
Stole my heart and made it your own

Hey, little girl
Black and white and right and wrong
Only live inside a song, I will sing to you
You don’t ever have to feel lonely
You will never lose any tears
You don’t have to feel any sadness
When you look back on the years
How can I look you in the eyes?
And tell you such big lies
The best I can do is try to show you
How to love with no fear
My little girl

You’ve gone and stole my heart and made it your own
You stole my heart and made it your own

Happy 3rd Birthday Girls!!!  It’s hard to believe that 3 years ago today you entered our lives and forever changed it.  These past three years have been filled with more then we could possibly imagine.  But it seems like just yesterday that both of you were swaddled against me, so tiny and fragile clinging to my skin in the quiet darkness. There was 2 sets of 10 little fingers and 2 sets of tiny little toes that I would stare at and smile.  And it was your sweet faces that often brought tears to my eyes as I knew I was a blessed mommy to have you both.  Two babies, two babies at the same time, and two babies that would share the rest of their lives together as my little girls and as each other’s very best friend.  You are quickly growing before our eyes and each moment we try to forever remember because before you know it your 4th birthday will be here.  On your 3rd birthday I hope all your wishes and dreams come true because mommy and daddy’s wishes came true when you were born 3 years ago today!

Happy Birthday girls! Mommy and daddy love you more than you could possibly know…

I’m a little behind folks in my posts due to a crazy month.  Where has October gone?  I mean I can’t believe we are already at the end and before we know it Thanksgiving will be here.  It always amazes me how time flies when you get older and as a child the time seems to pass so slowly.  Is that because as an adult there is so much that consumes our lives or is it because we have come accustom to the day to day life?  Hmmmm??  Interesting question?  I know one thing I would have to lean towards the things that consume your life that make the days fly by.  I have realized lately that there is so much I try to accomplish in a day and I find myself going 101 miles per hour and not stopping to breath.  Weekends are the worst.  So much to jam into two short days off from work and still spend time with the girls.  After our recent vacation I have realized that just maybe once in awhile I should stop to breath.  So what if the laundry doesn’t happen when it’s supposed too or To Do List doesn’t completely get marked off.  Sometimes we just need to sit back and enjoy things…after all they go by way to fast.  Speaking of enjoying things, let’s talk about our trip to the Pumpkin Patch!  After all that’s what this post was originally supposed to be about but as always I took you a little off route.  The pumpkin patch is always a fun thing that the whole family looks forward to.  This year the girls actually got into it and understood what we were going to do.  The past few years they were just too little and mostly sat around wondering what these big orange things were and why mommy and daddy picked up every one to see if it was the perfect pumpkin.  Yes, we do get into it!  Just like we get into picking the best Christmas tree.  But I’ll save that story for December.  As soon as we arrived, it’s like we passed through the entrance and it was a mad dash to see all the pumpkins and to pick that very perfect pumpkin…or in our case pumpkins.  The only problem with going to the pumpkin patch a day after it opens….there are so many wonderful pumpkins to choose from! 

There were green ones…

Tiny ones….

 White ones…

And of course lot’s of orange ones….

In the end we walked away with a pumpkin each and they were all different.  We now have a large orange pumpkin, a white pumpkin, a green pumpkin, and a small bumpy pumpkin.  One for each of us and now we have a very festive front door! 

But are one of them the Great Pumpkin?!  That was the question the girls had after they watched for the very first time Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin.  Don’t you just love that movie?  I don’t think it could ever get old.  I found myself watching with the girls like it was my very first time too.  Something about this little one hour movie makes me know that it’s officially fall.  Just like the Macy’s Parade on Thanksgiving morning marks that it’s officially Thanksgiving!  Ahhh…how I love this time of the year!  Just wish the weather down here matched the season we are supposed to be in.  Maybe one day we will be in a place that we can wear a long-sleeve shirt and a jacket and head to the pumpkin patch in search of the “great pumpkin”?  Fingers and toes are still crossed on that one but again I have to remember to sit back and enjoy now.  After all it flies by!

Farewell to Summer…

It has come to an end, another summer filled with many memories and good times.  We had sunny days and hot temperatures, beach days with splashing in the waves, sprinkler days, 4^th of July cookouts, trips to the zoo to explore all the animals, carousel rides, playing at the park, our first time playing mini golf, trips to the ice cream shop, building sand castles, Toy Story, rainy days splashing in puddles, art days, late night movies, sleeping in, banana pancakes, visits from grandparents, and through it all smiles and laughs.  We had a great summer with lasting memories. With the busy days of fall approaching, looking back at the lazy days of summer makes me smile inside.  Sometimes we get wrapped up in the day to day hustle and we forget all about those little moments in our lives that happen every day.  Those special moments, those tiny moments of laughter.  As I write this I realize summer is really gone and behind us, but I can’t be sadden by this because we experienced some amazing things this summer together as a family…and that makes me happy!  I will cherish them all, each and every one of them.  Thanks summer for all that you brought…sun, hot temperatures and all (still crossing my fingers no hurricanes though)!

 Now we welcome fall and all that is has planned for our family….I can’t wait!  Another box is waiting to be filled with memories!

I often wonder what you think.  Your eyes speak masses to me every time I see them, but what little thoughts go through your head as you absorb this world around you?  There are so many new and exciting things that you are introduced to each day.  And I often find myself wishing I could hear what you think as you sit in silence and explore this world around you.  Perhaps it’s about fairies and princesses or flowers and bugs?  Or why your sister always wants the same toy you want?  Or why mommy always asks “what are you thinking” or “how was your day”?  Or maybe it’s more complicated stuff like why do they call purple the color purple, why not blue?  Either way my sweet child I hope you think special thoughts and dream super high because that’s what you deserve.

And keep thinking and I’ll keep wondering….I love you my sweet child!  With my complete heart!

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