Mommy

I have really marveled at Natalie lately. I have been working too long and too hard that I am useless around the house and with the girls, I have fallen asleep on the living room floor in front of Sam's swing twice. I have been wearing my suck helmet for a long time now; both as a father and a dad. She gets home late, never complains and get dinner on the table and works to keep our day to day in order. She lets me vent about my kids or the new special educator I'm working with and smiles lovingly. Meanwhile, she is trying to adjust to going back to work, not being with the girls all day and finding enough sleep to keep herself running. I do marvel at her.

At the same time I want to thank my Mom who has been a huge help to us. Aside from keeping our girls safe and giving them a loving home to grow in each day, she has done all sorts of small things around our house that really help out. I just want her and everyone else to know how much we appreciate her time and her love.

The Belly Button Fairy

Spent the morning taking Ella to the release of Bonnie Hinman's new book, "The Belly Button Fairy." Ended up meeting Aunt Nenni and Johnny there. By the time we got there the bookstore was filled with little girls smacking each other in the face with their fairy wings and mother's yelling about getting their free cup.

Earlier in the morning we spent an hour at the library typing in titles, taking notes and then running around looking for books. We've really enjoyed our trips to the library and each time leave with a handful, which she likes to check out using the personal checkout station. This morning we checked out "Super Guinea Pig" and several bunny books, including a bunny comic book. She also's also digging an octopus, non-fiction book.

I feel like we know each so well lately, she makes me proud to be her Daddy. The night before I went back to school she and I went out to dinner at Olive Garden, just the 2 of us. She is unlike anyone I've ever know, amazing.