I love my boys...

I'm just feeling quietly content tonight. I know, I might not even use exclamation points. That would be a new day.

Liam got to come home today. The boys and I made a sign for his door. Dorky, yes, but made with love! (There goes that exclamation point- i can't help it!) Even Lucas picked up a crayon and, before shoving it in his mouth, drew on the paper- also drooled on the paper.

We had an awards ceremony at school today. I love being in front of a crowd, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. I like bragging about my kids. Especially since some of the ones I had up there were the absolute worst before I came. I'm proud of them, but I'm also proud of me. I've worked hard with them and it's really paying off.

I'm just so happy. Miss Ella Simmonds and Mr. Liam McConnel made it into the world safely (though not without their adventures) and are both snug at home tonight. My boys are snuggled up as well and just the most loving boys a mommy could want. I realize the living room is an absolute disaster and I have about 300 papers to grade and record, but hey, I'm no superwoman! And besides, I have apple pumpkin bread in the oven to take down the street- so maybe I am Superwoman after all!

Welcome Little Liam!

Little Liam finally arrived at 9:44 this morning! Poor Jess and Todd, they labored all night and didn't get to start pushing until about 7:30 this morning. I was jumping up and down in my classroom when I got the picture. He is adorable! Love that hair! Here's a picture Ethan took - shows the curls!

This afternoon we trekked over to the hospital to see him. Ethan had made this butterfly at daycare and we told him that he should give it to Jess and the baby. He said, "No, it's mines!" (no, mother, not a typo, that's how he says it...) Anyway, we got there and he marched right up to jess and gave it to her. He insisted on seeing Liam right away and so softly petted his head while I held the new guy (he's not used to babies having hair, you see!) He was absolutely entranced by the little man.

Lucas, on the other hand, decided it was high time every one paid attention to him and started spitting at them. He even spit at the lactation consultant when she came in. He's a charmer!

I'm exhausted after not sleeping too well last night- too exciting! Going to bed....

waiting... waiting...

I have nothing to say except THE WAITING IS KILLING ME!!! I want little Liam to be born already! I want Jess and Todd to be snuggling with their little man and all the hard stuff to be over. How did people do it before phones and blogs, and text messages?
I know the waiting is way worse for them. I remember that feeling - just sitting there, waiting... knowing your whole life is going to change soon, but not knowing exactly when.
Ethan is super excited too. Tonight he prayed for Liam, "Dear God, Liam come out. Amen." Well said Ethan!

Yeah Liam!!!

He's coming, he's coming!!!! For details go here. I was so excited today I could hardly stand it. Now it's the inevitable waiting game. Did I mention I'm not real patient?

Note to Self....

Don't let Ethan surf around on YouTube.
I thought I was safe... I searched for Elmo, clicked on Elmo's ABC's and left him with it, thinking he'd just end up on another fun Elmo song. Turns out a lot of people don't like Elmo so much. The poor kid might be scarred. Poor Elmo never saw it coming. No "Parent of the Year" award for me!

Yum~

Seems Lucas does like Oatmeal- better than Rice cereal anyway... Gross!

And, he's getting closer to sitting on his own... (though still a ways to go!)

But, he's still a fusser in the evenings... ideas? Ethan is loving making a mess out of everything - including my school work!

Ethan's also getting really good with the camera - catches the "mood" very well....

I'm freezing cold and we have nothing yummy in the house. Where's all the junk food? And, I CANNOT wait for little Liam (Jess' baby) to get here! So exciting!

Grades...

Trying to keep up to date on grades this quarter, so I spent 2 hours working on papers today. Blech! Ethan helped though - well, tried to... He would draw on a paper and then bring it to me to get a grade. He had lots of A's!
Lucas enjoyed the Cry Room at church today. Ethan was just tickled pink (blue?) that he saw his buddy Peyton at church. It's so weird to have him old enough to really be friends with another kid.
I got to go shopping with Jess tonight. That girl needs this baby to come! We're all hoping and praying that it's soon!
I have the most wonderful husband. I was just thinking about it today. He really is.