So Proud...

John and I just couldn't be more proud of both babies. Ben is making amazing progress with soccer. Each week he's getting more and more confident. And Lauren started walking on 8/31!

Soccer last week...
3 of his biggest fans - Lauren, Grandma and Papa...
Soccer this week...standing next to his best buddy Sean.

I Hope I Always Remember This Amazing Day with My Little Guy...

Whenever I have a day where I'm working long hours and beating myself up with mommy guilt, I want to always remember this amazing day that I've had with Ben. I never want to forget all the hugs and kisses I got during breakfast at Denny's with him this morning. I want to never forget his bare feet and rolled up jeans running up and down the beach at Marina Park. I want to always remember him running from the waves and climbing rocks like the big boy he's become. Please God let me always be able to remember the conversation we had when I was pushing him on the swing and helping him on the monkey bars. And more than anything - I never want to forget tonight when he said to me - mommy, I have something to tell you - I love you. Thank you God for this day - and thank you God for this beautiful, sensitive, smart, funny son you gave us to raise.