It snowed a lot here and we had a great time playing in the snow! The kids loved it and it was so nice to just be outside enjoying the sun and the snow. We went to my parents house where they have a great hill to sled down. Max actually preferred to go down by himself and he did a great job. He was so brave and had no fear. He just went down. It was awesome!! Samantha was all bundled up and it made me think of that movie..THE CHRISTMAS STORY BECAUSE SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE COULD NOT EVEN MOVE BUT AT LEAST SHE WAS WARM AND HAPPY. So take a look at our amazing day! It is these kind of days that make life all worth living.

Saturday was cold. Saturday was one of those days when you know your child it tired but YOU, being the mommy, wants to get out of the house. I thought it would be fun to go to the Whole Foods that just opened down the street and get some pear sorbet and then go and get Max’s shoe size checked at the kids shoe store in the same shopping center. So it all started out to be ok. We were laughing and singing and having fun. We were walking down the aisles and I was thinking to myself how lucky I am to have such amazing kids. It was one of those la la moments that we tend to have…you know the ones that allow us to survive when it all goes bad. We picked up some bananas and a few other things for home and then we got pear sorbet and I got a kombucha tea and we sat and watched the pastry chefs making some yummy desserts we cannot eat and it was great.

We left Whole Foods and went next door to the kids shoe place so Max could get his shoe size checked and without any crying he got onto to that little scale looking type thing and it scanned his foot and we found out he did not need new shoes but that did not make Max happy. Sam at this time was crawling all over..walking and pulling shoes down and just playing and looking out the big glass window. Well Sam pooped and so I scooped them up and left the store because I thought-why bring the baby diaper bag-she won’t poop. MISTAKE! Make started to cry but we got to the truck and changed Sam’s diaper. Max was crying saying NEW SHOES! NEW Shoes! And so being the sweet mom that I am, we went back and asked for his size…THEY DID NOT HAVE THEM IN HIS SIZE! OH BOY! He started screaming and throwing himself on the floor. Sam watched with amazement and I think she was even shocked at what she was seeing..and I was mortified. At this point, the store was packed and I could see those looks..like why can;t she handle her kid and omg-her kid is freaking out…which is not very common for my little guy. I tried to pick up both kids and could not at first and Max would not walk. Finally I scooped them both up and headed for the car so angry. I put Max in the car and then yelled and then got home and yelled some more..then cried and then Max and I talked about what happened and saying sorry-which he refused to do and finally after and hour he said he was sorry to me. Saying sorry is something Max hates and we have decided that he should be able to do this now and are forcing him. It was horrible. He cried in his room..I came in every 5 mins to ask if he was ready and he said things like
I dont know how to
I dont have the words
I am tired
You hurt me
I had to enforce the boundaries and it was horrible but he said he was sorry and the day finally went on..I guess this whole talking thing is actually making things quite interesting..I am sure he will love that I have documented these kind of interactions between us. LOL

I learned a huge mommy lesson: If your kid looks exhausted, don’t leave the house!!

Ok so it was so long that Max was not talking that when he says things, it still amazes me that he is talking. In March 2009  he was saying no words and now, well he is talking and talking in multiple word sentences. The other day he said to me..as I was standing in the bathroom blow drying my hair.

“Mommy, you are so pretty!” I felt soooooooo good.

Then I dropped my keys and a part of the key broke off and I was so upset and he looked at me and said..” Mommy don’t worry, it is ok?

Aw, my heart warmed because he was so right. Sometimes I my three year old makes the most sense.

Thank you my little guy!!

So Max is starting to go on the potty and we have a cool little chart on the fridge. Some days he has interest and then other days he has non. I am not pushing. It will happen.

Sam is walking! OMG-where did the baby go?

This was taken last week and by this week-well she is full on walking. It is amazing how much a baby changes in a day!

My dearest boy,

I am a few days late. I am so sorry for this. I did this to your sister too this month. I have been very busy with life with you guys-the new year, the new moon, nutrition school, raising you and your sister, and having the family on the yasko protocol-well your momma does not know where the days go. BUT LETS TALK ABOUT YOU!!

You are such a sweet boy. The other day we had a play date and I had to break up 5 fights and then the kid chocked you..yes we will never have them over again but it was also good to see that when you need to-you know how to defend yourself.

School is going great for you..montessori teaching has been a gift in our life and we are so lucky that a school is 5 mins down the road and we love it. You attend school now 5 am’s a week for 2 hours and then I pick you up and we have the rest of your day. Your teachers adore you and you have a bunch of kids in your class that you enjoy playing with. I pack a home made muffin every day for your lunch or a banana and I think you love that you have something different than the other kids. Your teachers say that your speech is getting better with every day and that is partly why you go 5 am’s a week-to just help with the social aspects of speech. You said a 12 word sentence the other day. I was in shock.

It has been a rough month with the yasko protocol. I know it is doing amazing stuff for your gut and rebuilding your cells but it has also been hard on your body. I know it has been the right thing for you because your speech is doing better and better as we kill those bugs in your gut but it is hard to watch you tired on some days and just feeling blah. Trust me, because I have been detoxing too and it is no fun. I am so proud of you because your B12 shot every 3 days has become less of a fight but I am sure it hurts and you are doing amazing.

You LOVE Bob the Builder, board games, trains, Dinosaurs, baking cakes/muffins/ and anything that has to do with cars or trains. You are enjoying having play dates, except for the one the other day but you are really playing and using your words.

You are a great eater. I am so lucky. You love broccoli, asparagus, carrots, bison grass fed burgers, lamb burgers, home made muffins, celery and rice. Even though you have allergies, you eat so well and I am so lucky.

Basically, you are an amazing kid and watching you navigate your way through the world is amazing. When you turned 3, your Dad and I definitely saw your testing your limits and I am sure this year will be full of that but we are consistent and loving to you. You still refuse to say you are sorry-it is the one thing you will not do and the one thing we will need to work on because it is important.

I am so blessed. The moments that I live in the moment and see how lucky I am to have such an amazing first child and such an amazing boy-are the moments that all I see is bliss and love. I see rainbows when I think of you. You are a spirited special little guy and thank you, I need to always say thank you for allowing me to be your mom.

Love,

Mommy

I asked Max who his favorite teacher is and he said, MOMMY!

I sat down this morning next to my son and he said, I LOVE YOU!!

My daughter loves to shake her head back and forth as if she is dancing when she is crawling somewhere with determination. It is so cute.

Sam loves to splash so hard in the bath that she actually is drinking bath water.

Sam loves the kiss the dog with an open mouth and is so gentle when she pets her. She also pats her baby’s butt with her hand at she holds her close to her chest..then she kisses her forehead. Makes me feel warm inside my heart because I know she is treating her baby like her momma treats her.

Max can say his own name but he calls himself, MAC! Cute name actually.

Samantha is so strong willed that she actually throws a mini baby tantrum if she does not get her way. Geez-having a strong little girl is already teaching me the lesson of discipline at am early age. BUT I love that she is so strong.

We had a break from winter and actually got on the swings during the weekend. Aw, the sun made us all so happy.

Life is good. My kids are awesome!!