Helmets

1. The Baseball Game

Last week we took the boys out of school early and headed to a game at Victory Field.  It was "school day" so there were lots of kids there but before the game was over they all left and we had the stadium to ourselves.  

 2. Mother's Day
This year Mother's Day was a hard one but Mike and the kids made it super special.  Last night when we were headed to bed and I was thanking Mike for the day I said, "I feel really refreshed and refocused.  This weekend was just what I needed."  He said, "Really?  I haven't heard you say that in awhile."

It's true--with three wild boys, feeling refreshed is not common.  I was able to putz around, drink coffee, spend time with family, and I received amazing homemade gifts from the boys.  I feel extremely lucky to be part of this tribe.  I feel overwhelmed with the love and laughter that fills our home.

 Our dining room table is filled with flowers.  It actually smells like a flower shop in our house.  

Owen made our dessert for our family lunch.  I cut the fruit but he put it all together.

3. Donating Blood
On Sunday before we went over the the Harris house I donated blood.  I have not been able to donate all year since I was pregnant but glad I finally was able to donate.  Erin went through over 50 units during the time that she was in the hospital.  They kept a cooler of blood in her room.  Looking forward to making blood donation part of the routine in my life.

4. Bike Accident
This morning on my way to work a man was struck while riding his bike.  I stopped my car and ran up to him hoping that I would not have to do CPR (yes--that was my real thought) and hoping that we was not actually dead and I was doing CPR ....I did not have to do CPR...

I just stayed, waited, and helped him calm down until the medics arrived.  It felt like an eternity.  Blood was everywhere.

When I got home the boys and I talked about the importance of wearing helmets and watching out for cars.  ....Cameron reminded me that they don't ride in the street so no cars will hit them.

5. Cry it Out
Yesterday Kara told us that we can let Jack cry for 15-20 minutes.  I tried tonight and gave myself the goal of 5 minutes.  I made it to 3 and a half.  I picked him up and he was immediately asleep in my arms.  That stinker.