Cleveland First and a Cleveland Un-Funny 
Monday, June 15, 2009, 02:26 PM - Posted by Cindy
Abigail started her first day of "summer camp" today. Summer camp is a week long program for preschoolers at the local church. Since Abigail has never been in daycare or preschool, this was her first time in a school setting away from Mommy, Sam and John for more than 30 minutes. (She did speech therapy this year but it was only 30 minutes long). Needless to say she did GREAT. She was nervous to go but she was super brave and the teacher said she loved it. During her camp time I took John for his 12 month doctor's appt. It was so weird to be there without Abigail. Not having her around made me realize what a help she really is. BUT, not having her there gave Sam the chance to talk NON STOP in the car the entire time Abigail was gone. I think everyone enjoyed Abigail's "summer camp" time.
On an unrelated note, Sam has been struggling with bedtime as of late. He doesn't want to go to sleep and will either play up in his and Abigail's room or keep coming down to the family room a million times. Last week we heard him and went up to find him in Abigail's bed, playing with her toys while she was fast asleep. Last night, I walked by their room at 9:45pm and saw their light on. I opened the door and found Sam with the steps, putting ALL the fish food in the fish tank. He literally put two containers of fish food in the tank. There was fish food everywhere. He was BUSTED!!!! Matt had just changed the fish water earlier that evening and had to turn around and change the water out several times until all the fish food was gone. We (mostly Matt) were up until 11pm cleaning up from Sam's antics. Needless to say, Sam was in BIG trouble.
I am now shortening his nap in hopes of avoiding these situations in the future!!!!
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Happy Birthday Baby John-I love you! 
Thursday, May 28, 2009, 09:06 PM - Posted by Cindy
May 29th 2008. The day our baby boy was born.
John will celebrate his first birthday tomorrow. I can't believe it. The year has flown by. I feel so fortunate and blessed for all my children but I am especially endeared to John tonight on the eve of his first birthday.
Here are the top ten things I love about you John.

1. You quiet determination

2. The way you kick your feet when you are excited

3. The fact that you are a STELLAR sleeper (can you say 3-4 hour afternoon nap!)

4. That you are a major snuggler

5. That you aren't a picky eater and will eat just about anything

6. Your sense of flexibility and that you easily go with the flow

7. Your blonde hair

8. That you were a great breastfeeder

9. Your beautiful smile

10. That you are the perfect, the most perfect addition to our family. We didn't even know that God had plans for a 3rd child in our family, yet we couldn't ever imagine our family without you in it.

We love you John-Happy Birthday baby boy!!!!
Love your Mommy!


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Cleveland Funny 
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 10:28 AM - Posted by Cindy
This morning, Sam gave me two pennies and told me I could buy anything I wanted. I gave him my two pennies and told him I would like to buy some "peace and quiet". Sam got a puzzled look on his face, gave me the two pennies back and said "We don't have any of that.". Isn't that the truth!
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