Hide and seek

Noah "hiding" from daddy....lol!

Soccer picture

Happy 4th Birthday

Dinner was wonderful. I am so full with love! Noah came home and went to bed like a champ, and he hasn't opened one birthday gift! I guess it shows that love matters more than gifts. Noah went to the 7 Acre Woods on a field trip, ate donuts, and ate cupcakes at school! He was in the best mood even without a nap. At dinner, he got to sit by his Nina and he went to each person and gave everyone a birthday hug. I am so proud that Noah is so easy to express his love....from our next door neighbor, to a stranger on the street, to his Grandad who he runs across the parking lot to meet, Noah always gives everyone a hello and a hug. Andy is following in the same footsteps and I just feel so blessed to have them both in my life. I can't believe my baby is 4, but as he told me today, he still isn't as big as me and he wants to keep growing. I'm am not so sure I want that though because part of me wishes I could freeze time and hang out with the sweetest most loving son I could imagine having. I can only imagine what the future holds for him, but I know I am excited to find out. Happy Birthday Noah!!

Full time

Well, I am working full time and today was the first day I have ever left the boys for 9 hours! I had a pit in my stomach and I was very sad to do it. They did great. Noah didn't nap, so I am thinking he might be giving it up. Andy only slept an hour-apparently they won't give him his paci. So, needless to say, I have two exhausted boys. I miss them both terrible. Andy learned a new word-STOP with his hand up....hmmm, where did he get that one from, lol.

I did apply to start my alternative certification in special education this am. I am going to work on that so I can at least have holidays and summers off with them if I am going to have to work full-time! Love to all!

BOO, FLU!

We, the Strouds, do love life however we would love to all be well! Noah and Brad have the flu and I am pretty sure Andy is about to. I am not getting it. Please keep the prayers! LOVE to all!