Carter has gone girl crazy and mom is not happy. He is all excited for the school dance next month- not so crazy that mom will be there working. There seems to be a new girl each week or two. He decided to get his girlfriend of the week a valentine. When he found out that Dad was not buying and that he had to use his own money he settled for the $2 box of candy at Walgreens. The next morning while getting ready for school he tells me about his girlfriend and valentines day then proceeds to tell me "saying I love you is expensive" I sure am glad that that is all the love he has right now for girls. Two dollars worth.
Happy 11th Birthday Carter

January 21, 2010 my little man turned 11. How does eleven years go by so fast? He is gaining on me in height, has feet bigger than mine and stronger in his opinions and physical strength. He is begining to prefer friend time over family time. I suppose this is the nature of things yet not easy for this mom to embrace. I love this kiddo.




Snow and more snow

Will the snow ever melt? An entire week off from school. The kids have now had three full weeks of Christmas holiday. We have had lots of fun, but I think everyone is ready to get back into the routine of things. Lili has started asking when she gets to have dance class again and when she can go to school. I am pretty sure that Carter would quit tomorrow if he could and be a farmer or professional tv viewer



Artwork by Carter