Kiddo's

It has been an interesting few months around our home.Cora is now 10 months old, walking, chattering and blossoming into her own personality. I worry about her holding her own with James but after the last few days I am feeling so much better. James was messing with her like he does and she started screeching and was trying to bite him to get him away. He obviously didn't take it seriously because he got to close and she got him! It is so funny to watch her walk though, she walks like a proud rooster chest out and with her arms to her side like wings. I can't believe her 1st Birthday is just around the corner. Where has the time gone?

James is in headstart this year and adjusting very well. His speech has improved greatly, even though we have moments of confusion trying to understand him. His speech has improved so much he has copied a curse word **Damn it** and I didn't know whether to cry or laugh so I chose to laugh. Once over the shock I had a talk with him that it's not a good word and him and mommy were both gonna stop using it. James is just like his father, he enjoys the outdoors a little to much. I think he would sleep out there if we let him. He has become a master at riding his bike with training wheels. He actually needs a bigger bike because he is so big he is up to high on it and sets it off balance if he turns to sharp. One time he did turn it to sharp and fell and instead of putting his hands out to catch himself he held on the handle bars instead and stopped his fall with his forehead. OUCH!! The bad parents we are he didn't have a helmet on, so we ran straight to Wal-mart to purchase a spider man helmet and matching bell. He was back on his bike about 15 minutes and toppled it again this time scrapping his knees. All i heard through the cries was , "I need knee pads!"....::Sigh:: I think it's time for a new bike, one that fits him better.

Rebecca is still my sassy one and into fashion. Using the word fashion is a stretch with some of the outfits I see her wear. If I had worn some of those outfits in school I would of been sent to the clinic for a mental eval! In the process of blossoming into her own creativity she has become a shoe freak. She now has more shoe's than all of us in the house combined. My grandmother says she get's that from her, LOL! She's probably right. ::Wink:: She is in the 7th grade and in the AP program (honors) and doing very well. She is turning into a very mature young woman right before our eyes. :;Sigh:: I still remember when they handed her to me, that scrunched up face that I fell in love with immediately. Where has the time gone?

Shalonda is almost 20 now ( in June) and as any person her age she is exploring her individuality. This caused some major issues around here since it wasn't cohesive with our house rules.She has since moved out on her own and exploring life. She also has a new boyfriend Justin which she claims she is planning on marrying. Wanna see the gray's that sprouted in my head the day she told me? Not exactly sure how I feel about it, it changes daily, LOL! But what can I do? I have taken the road to just love her and be there if she needs me. It's hard because the mom in me sneaks out and still tries to "correct" certain behavior. I'm trying! ::Blush:: Takes time....

As for Andy and I we celebrated our 20th wedding Anniversary in January. I can't believe it has been that long. Time sure has flown! I never dreamed I could be content to be someones wife for so long but I have. I think we both have grown and melded into what we are. I am proud to call him my husband and soul mate. We have had our ups and downs like all couples but we have made it thought the test. I will never doubt his loyalty, love or commitment which gives me the security to love him
back unconditionally. Whew... enough sappy comments. Well that's all I can muster at the moment since I am having to stop typing to break up the fights between the kids and it is way past their bedtime.(They are on Spring Break)
So for now I will say Goodnight All....and there will be more tomorrow.