Binky?

Mya has officially quit the binky.  She has gone two whole weeks without one day or night. Yesterday, things got interesting.  She found one in an old stroller and promptly ran to me with it in her mouth.  After choosing not to fight the battle I let her keep it.  She ran outside and hid in the back of the bushes against the fence and had quality time with her beloved.

After a HUGE fit after nap time, I promptly snipped the tip (Mean Mommy!).  And we were done.  She went to bed without crying last night and has not asked for it again.  

Enzo on the other hand has one but isn't MAD about it like Mya was at this age.  However, he gets creative sometimes with the puzzle pieces.

Surprise, surprise

Sometimes I take a picture of Enzo and am struck at how familiar it is.   He and Mya can really look identical!  You be the judge.

'Zo Man

Enzo has been given a few nicknames and Mya has taken to them very well, you never know which one she is going to call him. Here is the list:

'Zo Man

'Zo-'Zo

Enzo Baby

'Zo Baby

Boo-Boo

'Zo-'Zo The Baby Man

I can't believe how IN LOVE I am with this little guy.  I have to post these pics of his smile because I am just certain it is going to take him far.  

My Resume

Pulling out of the driveway today Mya told Enzo,  "Daddy go working in his office, Mommy drinks coffee."

Ouch.  She knows not what she says, I tell myself.

"Mya, does Mommy go working?"

"Ummm, yeah."

"What do I do?"

"You pick up Enzo and give him happy face."

I feel better. 

QUINN!

Our big excitement for the day was our new friend Quinn, Robby's little brother, being born.

Mya made all her bedtime calls and informed everyone of the special delivery.

Before heading to bed she lifted my shirt and asked, "Mommy, you got a Quinn in there?"

Congratulations, to the growing family!

So, Who Are You?

Uncle Bubba/Jeb is back living in the mid-west with Aunt Neezie/Annette while he is a Graduate student.  This was their first weekend home in a long time and he decided to explain a few things to Mya.

Mya loves a good explaination, as long as it isn't too long winded and you let her talk a little in between.  Here is what went down:

Bubba says, "So Mya, did you know that your Mommy is my sister?"

Mya says, "My sister?"

Bubba responds, "No, she's my sister.  I'm her little brother.  I'm your Mommy's Enzo!"

Mya corrects him, "No Enzo is my Enzo!"

Its Mya's world and we all just live in it.  

The Choices We Make When We are 18

I apologize in advance this is a lovey-dovey post, not so much funny.

Most of you know I fell in love with Antonio when I was 18 years old.  I frequently think of memories of that time and I hardly recognize the people we once were.  I am grateful for the growth we have achieved. I am even more grateful that the biggest decision of my life was not wasted on an immature notion that this boy would make an amazing man someday.

Phew!  Today that same boy is an amazing friend, support, father, and a man that is always good for a laugh.

Together we have made friends, lost some, travelled, been through heartache and now pure joy.

I love you, Tonio.  Thanks for not making a fool of that 18 year old girl, and for being an amazing father.  Happy Father's Day!