Lilly's turns 3!

We visited with the Soderstrom's in Half Moon Bay for Lilly's 3rd birthday. They even had a bouncy house! Lilly's baby sister Lucy is going on 3 months now. So cute. We stopped at the beach after the party so Max could play in the sand for a while. Below are some photos from our day. Max really liked the cake...

Just like my buddy Luke

At times when Max protests about something (anything) such as dressing himself or finishing his dinner or taking a bath, we remind him that his buddy Luke down the street is able to do it (whatever it is we are discussing at the moment) "all by himself". This morning when Brent asked Max to get dressed for school Max said; "I can do it all by myself - just like my buddy Luke".

My favorite weekend moments

I just love, love, love the moments on the weekends when Max crawls into our bed in the morning, demands to watch either Mickey Mouse, Rocket Ship (he means Little Einsteins which by the way is a very annoying show) or Dragon Tales (possibly more annoying than Little Einsteins) and snuggles up between us. A couple of minutes thereafter he usually demands "hot milk" (although we make him ask nicely before giving him any) and then he just lies there, watching TV, commenting and singing along, drinking his milk. I just stare at him. He is so beautiful. I love my child.

Good on waffles

On Sunday morning, we were having waffles for breakfast. Max pointed at his plate of waffles and said; "Daddy, I need some beer on my waffles". Beer?? I told Brent that Max definitely meant syrup! We laughed. The things kids say...

Missing Daddy

Brent is in Dallas this week, due back tonight. We miss him terribly. On Wednesday evening, Max came to me and said "I'm real sad". When I asked him why he was sad, he replied "because I miss my Daddy so much". I just about started to cry! Thankfully, I was able to compose myselft and ensured him that Dad misses him too and loves him more than anything. He said to himself "Daddy misses me too"...

Funny phrases

Funny phrases by Max...

Calling us when he does not want to be in his room alone: "hey guys, come in here" or "hey guys, watch this"

In response to receiving help with something: "daddy/mommy, you are doing a great job"

He uses this often, especially just before bedtime: "I need five minutes, okay?"

In response to pretty much anything: "because I need Mickey Mouse first"

Spring!

Spring has arrived! We are reminded yet again why we live in California. The trees are blooming, daffodils are seen all around the neighbor's yards (while I forgot yet again to plant some bulbs) and the weather last weekend was unbeatable. It was perfect since we (some of us) had a 3-day weekend. Max asked to go to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz (surprise) to ride his "hecicopter" ride that he loves so much. Brent got to do some surfing so he was happy too. I was able to relax and sleep in which I very much needed. Life is good.