When the Monsta started school, I knew that it would be a wonderful thing but what I didn’t know was HOW wonderful.  When I pick that kid up he has this new light glowing from within that is just incredible to see.  He has always been amazing (spoken like a true Mom)….I could go on and on about all the awesome things he does and says but now it is a tad different.  He now carries around these bits of knowledge that he is learning in school and whether I know what those bits are or not, when I look into his eyes, he is a smarter more mature child.  Wheels are spinning faster in that beautiful brain of his.  He recalls things from school that he will talk about and I’m all like WOW, you know that?  or You did that?  or You are learning what song from the French teacher for the school show?  It is a new level of learning and socializing and it is doing wonders.  We are so proud of that kid. 

Lately he has been kissing my belly…

Ben - Mommy, it will be soon now.

Me - Yes, sweetheart…it will be soon…

I <3 him!

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just stumbled across this site: http://www.rollip.com/ - It is fun – try it.

What a wonderful weekend we had!  Craig and I hosted Rosh Hashanah for 23 and it turned out great.  Everyone brought something and helped and the evening went fantastic.  I NEVER would have been able to be on my feet that whole time now that I’m two weeks away from having the little one.  BIG THANKS to Melinda and Marti and Laura for doing all those dishes! 

The next day, we all slept a bit late and then had french toast with the challah I had made.  It was out of this world good.  We then went to a nearby park and played until Ben was so tired he couldn’t stand up anymore.  Leftovers for dinner hit the spot and then early bedtime.  Wish it could have lasted longer.  Here are some snaps of the park:

END of Summer

and heading into Fall. I <3 this time of year. The colors, the smell, the crispness of the air, the way my hair is less frizzy…

Have a great day!

I am so nuts right now, I don’t which way is up! 

Is this 37 weeks controlling me right now?  I can’t seem to pick one thing and actually finish it.  Oh and there is a cricket in the kitchen for the past three days which is also driving me crazy.  ACK!

Are you sick of my poolside flowers yet?

It is now Thursday and I realize that I never discussed the Holiday weekend.  Briefly…..Friday: Went out to dinner with Craig and had delicious filet mignon at the Grill Room.  That place is great a couple of times a year (no more).  Saturday:  Had a bunch of friends over for a bbq.  That was really fun and relaxing.  Sunday:  Took a ride to visit my BIL’s new home.  It was a lovely day and they were perfect hosts.  Thanks Corey and Marti.  Monday:  Totally exhausted, we napped (or at least I tried) and hung around the house all day.

back to today—

Ben is at school again right now.  I still can’t get used to the fact that he is doing stuff that I can’t see or hear.  Is that weird?  When he stays with family (which is often) at least I get the scoop when I get back in detail.  Now it is just not the same.  I’ll get over it I’m sure.  It is the beginning of many things I won’t know – Good God…I need to have this conversation in a few years!

 Off to pick up my little cutie.

Will go into more detail tomorrow while Ben is at school.  I’ll have three hours to do stuff – WOW.  For now,  here are some photos of the kids from our BBQ on Saturday.  I apologize that I didn’t get them all and I didn’t even pay attention to shooting the adults – Where is my mind?

I thought these were cute:

Monsta and the chicken

Sam with the cutest little pout

Chris showing off some swimming skillz

Jules bravely jumping

Rach striking a pose

Melissa and Andrew showing LOVE

The livingroom (it is all I’m talking about lately – sorry but…) is totally coming together.  My Aunt has been calling everyday from random stores saying that she found another piece for the LR and that she is coming over.  We pretty much have loved everything she has picked up.  She even found the rug I thought would take forever to find.  All that is really left is hanging the cornice and prints for the wall.  I made the pillow yesterday (WITH a zipper) and it came out great.  Everytime I round the corner into that room, I let out a big loving sigh.  The room is different and inviting and I love it.  The last few touches will be the cherry on top.

or shall I say day dreaming of all the things I would like to accomplish before the baby arrives. I’ve been wanting to do another belly shot being that I’m 35 weeks but I just don’t have the time or the inspiration. Maybe over the weekend something will come over me. Livingroom is shaping up. Seat cushions are in and the cornice has been made. (Thanks to my Aunt Les who came over last night and worked on the floor while Ben was jumping on her back!) I have to now make another pillow (which I was supposed to do last week or was that the week before?) and hang the cornice. Also, find a rug. I don’t know if the rug will happen before Rosh Hashanah but that is ok. I still don’t have the prints I wanted up. That’s funny, up sounds like I have them framed…..meanwhile……I didn’t even take the shots I want for that wall. As Scarlett always says, “Tomorrow is another day”.