Going Buggy

This year, the Spring Musical at the boys' school was "Going Buggy!" All of the students were different types of insects. Nathan's class was fireflies! I mean, how cute is that!?

Nathan was so excited when he woke up!

His class sang three songs up on stage, and I was so proud of him! Of course, he was the cutest one up there!

Afterwards, I took Nathan to go get a donut. We talked about the musical and school and summer, and I just soaked up spending time with my firstborn. I love this adorable firefly of mine!

Mother's Day

{Yes, I realize Mother's Day was almost two weeks ago. But nonetheless, this momma has been busy, so here we go!}

This Mother's Day was awesome!--and I wasn't really expecting it to be.

Scott had to go into the hospital to round on his patients--which can mean "I'll be home by 10:00 AM," or "I'll be home by 6:00 PM."

So, I got up Sunday morning, fed the boys their breakfast, cleaned up, and got us out the door and to church by 8:50. As they do most Sunday mornings, the boys helped me set up my classroom.

I taught my usual Sunday school class, attended second service solo, and picked up the boys from their classes.

"What do you want for lunch, boys? It's Mother's Day! We're going out to eat--even if it's just the three of us!"

Brave, I know.

"Barbecue!" Jack shouted.

Okay, barbecue it is.

On the way to the restaurant, Scott called and said that he was done rounding on his patients. YAY!

So, I had a MUCH more relaxing lunch that I originally thought I would!

When we got home from lunch, the boys gave me a few presents, cards, and beautiful roses! My favorite present was definitely the apron they made for me. It was covered in reticulated pythons, komodo dragons, scorpions, lions, koalas, hand prints, spiders, and letters. It's precious!

My husband sweetly asked me what I wanted to do for my Mother's Day. My response? "I want two things: a long, uninterrupted nap, and a delicious, frozen alcoholic beverage with my dinner." Done and done! I got to take a two hour nap! And in the evening, Scott grilled burgers and hotdogs, served with potato salad, carrot cake, and mango margaritas.

Right before taking this picture, Nathan came up to me and said, "You are the best mom in the whole world!" I certainly feel like the luckiest to have these two boys!

Life Lately

Lately, we've been. . .

Lounging by the pool

Making a big splash

Eating supper in the backyard

Getting some good sugar

And exploring fire trucks!

A Slithery Run

Last weekend, Scott and I decided to go for a 3.5 mile run. . . while pushing the boys in the jogging stroller. In case you're wondering if it's easy to push a 34 lb boy and a 36 lb boy in a 20 lb stroller while running, I will tell you with certainty, it's not.

We were running along, listening to some music, when suddenly Scott said, "A snake!"

Sure enough. There was the smallest little 6" snake I'd ever seen.

I thought we'd look at it and admire it. But that's a woman's thinking, I guess. And in my household, testosterone generally rules the day.

My husband went dashing after it and grabbed it. {Cue me: "Okay, wasn't expecting that!"}

Nathan was in HEAVEN, I tell you. HEAVEN.

Scott let him hold it for about five minutes. We stomached all the "are you crazy!?" stares from other runners that we could handle after five minutes, and Nathan released the little guy.

What a memorable run!

Strawberry Festival

Well, we went to the Roanoke Strawberry Festival downtown last weekend. So fun! We ran into some friends, ate kettle corn, and watched the boys complete a bouncy maze. They loved every second of it! 

A Bat Walk

Last night, at the supper table, I leaned over and whispered into Nathan's ear, "Want to go on a bat walk tonight?"

He looked at me with an enormous grin on his face, "Oh, yeah!"

So, while Scott put Jack to bed, Nathan and I--hand in hand--went for a bat walk. Nathan decided that he needed to make a "bat hat" out of construction paper and yarn. "Mom," he said, "this will help me hear the bats when they're coming."

We walked through the neighborhood, looking for bats, for about thirty minutes. We held hands, and Nathan just talked and talked and talked. He talked about bats. He talked about bugs. He talked about school. He talked about his friends. He talked about God and Jesus. I could listen to my children talk all.day.long. My heart was so full last night, being with my son and soaking up the pleasure of his company, one on one. This boy of mine, he's oozing confidence and genuine curiosity. He's so full of wonder.

I am so,so, so blessed to be his mother. Every day, I thank Jesus for that enormous privilege. During our walk, Nathan said, "Mom, I'm so lucky." No, sweet boy. I am.

Easter 2015

What a busy and blessed day our Easter was this year! We pretty much hit the ground running at 6:30 when the alarm clock went off.

Hunting for Easter eggs--Nathan loved it! Eating ALL of the candy in the Easter baskets and not caring one bit for the hunting part--that was Jack! Scott said something about "a bird in the hand. . . " Made me laugh. :)

Scott had to run up to the hospital, so the boys went to first service with me. I teach Sunday school first service. And then, Scott met up with me for second service. Our Easter service was wonderful! And, we even managed to get some pictures before church!

Then it was home for a yummy lunch and quick naps before a super fun {and chocolatey!} Easter egg hunt at a neighbor's house.

And then, it was back home to cook and clean! We invited some friends over to eat supper with us. So fun! I would have taken a picture, but we were too busy eating and laughing and corralling children! :)

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! What a wonderful Easter! :)

Creature Power!

Both of my boys absolutely love the PBS show "Wild Kratts." Have you ever seen it? As a highly-paranoid parent when it comes to television (cough, cough, and everything), I give this show my stamp of approval! I'm pretty sure that Nathan now knows more about animals than I do!

Scott surprised the boys with two creature power suits from Wild Kratts. They were SO excited!