Drummer Boy

Eli had pneumonia in May, diagnosed on Mother's Day, in fact!  He was down for the count for several days.  Lucky for him, he recovered quickly enough to go to his first drum lesson.  Coincidence?  I think not!  He came home and joyfully drummed on anything and everything.  This very impatient boy even drummed through his breathing treatments...which was a gift to me as I didn't have to entertain him!  Glad you are feeling better drummer boy!

Happy Momma's Day!

The boys made me this amazing fruit bouquet for Mother's Day this year.  They brought it home for me after visiting with their dad.  I'm pretty certain their very creative step-mom Suzanne had a hand in this very special gift.  We had a fun little fruity celebration together.  Thanks boys!  I love being your mom!

Bruins!

Today Eli and Jack are at the Bruins victory parade with Robb and Suzanne.  They are perched on a ledge at Robb's office building in Boston, right above the parade route.  After the parade they are heading to the Sox game.  A fun father's day celebration for them.  Years ago I had a hard time knowing that they were creating memories without me.  I've come to love watching from a distance and hearing their tales when they return.  They are lucky to have such a fun day today!

Back in the game

It's been well over a month since I've posted a photo.  Instead of throwing up my hands as I've done in past years, I'm just picking up where I left off.  I caught this cute photo of the boys one morning.  Eli playing his DSI, Jack reading a magazine perched on the back of the couch. They make each other crazy and really enjoy their moments together.

Is there a plumber in the house?

It is a thing of beauty, the inner workings of this toilet!  After many weeks of dripping, trickling, constant running and refilling I took matters into my own hands.  The young cocky stud at Home Depot smirked at me as I tried to make light of how easy this project would be.  I have half a mind to go back and tell him that it was a piece of cake.  

Navigating life as the only adult in the house can be challenging.  I often feel intimidated by projects that I don't instinctively know how to do.  Tonight my ego has received a little boost knowing that my toilet no longer trickles and that I am the one who made it that way!

10/10

My babies are 10.  It's been a flash of an eye AND a long winding road.  I have been diligent in my efforts to stay in the moment, to not let the little moments pass us by, and yet it all so quickly becomes a blur.  I love these boys.  I love the young men they are becoming...so strong and kind.  So connected to each other and the people around them.  Here's to 10 more and 10 more and 10 more...I love you two!

The Fedora

The fedora was a Must Have.  It suits his head so perfectly.  I love that this child wears what he loves.  I love that he wears it to school.  Even when he's anxious and tentative in the world, he shows up unique with his own sense of style.  I love this about Jack.