This is one of my new years resolutions....take a photo of us each month. I got the idea HERE. I want a photo of my little family...together...every single month this year. There are a few rules to this project...
#1. NO ONE can complain.(my rule)
#2. It can not take more than five minutes.(tyler's rule)
#3. We will be photographed as we are...no changing of clothes or fixing of hair. (the kids rule)
This is our photo for January. Taken on the 1st day of 2011.
Taken on the street where I grew up. I took two photos this day and I followed all the rules mentioned above. Easton broke #1 within 5.7 seconds. Typical of him but he pulled it together for the photo.
January flew by for us. I dreaded getting back into our daily routine after being out for christmas break. I really enjoy the kids being home with me. Lots of staying up late and sleeping in ...enjoying our time together, relaxing, and hanging out.
Jojo continued his quest of wearing "comfy" clothes. He will no longer wear jeans without a battle. I have decided to let go. It. is. just. not. worth. it. He is no longer in need of having to have "blue blankie" with him every night in order to go to sleep. I need him to need his blankie. I am desperately holding on to the few things that still make him a little boy...my little boy. He started playing hockey in October. HE LOVES IT. Even more than his big brother did at that age. He is so much fun to watch.
Easton played lots of hockey as well in January. In his perfect world he would have his own ice rink. Everyday he makes me laugh. He is tough but tender. My little man. He told me the other day that when he grows up and has a wife he will name his son Sidney....I immediately knew why. Sidney Crosby...his favorite player. Then he thought of the name Bauer. I thought both would be good choices. I remember when he was five he told me it was neat that a sporting company was named after him. I didn't have the heart to tell him it was the other way around. When I hear this song it makes me think of him. Easton...buddy...I will stand by you. I will help you thru. when you've done all you can do and you can't cope, I will dry your eyes, i will fight your fight, I will hold you tight and I won't let go.
Riley. My helper. I often refer to her as "the good one". The one who does her homework without my prompting. The one who finishes her school projects early and by herself. She loves clothes and fashion and TLC's cake boss and what not to wear. Sometimes she is overlooked because she is so easy. She is a good student and loves being involved. Her room lately is ALWAYS a mess. Typical of this age I am sure....but I am new to this. Lately I have been trying to remember her when she was new and fresh from God. She was such a good baby. Slept thru the night on her first day home from the hospital and still loves her sleep. I remember the days of playing dress up and tea parties. Wizard of Oz...we watched that every day for a year. She was first. First one I held. First one I fell in love with. And now the first I will walk thru the teenage years with. (Deep breath)
I enjoyed reading The Gift of An Ordinary Day . I watched a lot of hockey games and cheerleading competitions. I took them to practices, watched and drove them back home again. I cooked lots of dinners and washed the never ending piles of laundry....where does it all come from. We watched movies together all piled in our bed. Tyler said that was his favorite part....being together. Together is so us. Usually when you seeone of us you see all of us. But lately we have had to go our separate ways. The kids each have their own activities apart from each other which means we have divide in order to conquer. Hard to get used to . I listened to this song a lot. I remember the night Tyler and I met. I wasn't supposed to be there that night but my friends convinced me to go. Where would I be today if I had stayed home?You can be hurt by love or healed by the same....timing is everything.
