So, first I would like to say Congrats!! to our friends, Bob and Lisa, on the birth of their baby boy, Thomas Lee on February 23rd. Unfortunately, Thomas Lee is still at Children's Hospital. But, if he is half as strong, stubborn, and wonderful as either of his parents, he will be out in no time! Any positive thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.
Second, I would like to say Congrats!! to my husband who has lost over 15 pounds. Seriously, that is a lot! I always think he looks great, but I have very proud of him and his hard work.
Third, I would like to say Congrats!! to Memphis, who once again was the only kid at preschool to have his own handwriting on the wall. Way to go. He works so hard at practicing his writing and we are so proud of him.
Fourth, I would like to say Congrats!! to Maverick, who has been sleeping in a big boy bed for a few weeks now. He goes to bed like a champ! Very little crying, if any. We are so proud of you!
With all that being said, things have been good for us. We have been busy, going to the zoo, playing with friends, etc. All this nice weather has allowed for a lot of time outside. However, we are ready for a serious snow storm. We would love for the kids to actually use the sled we had bought. What happened to winter in Colorado? And while I agree that "we need the moisture", we also just want to have some winter fun.
Well, I don't have a whole lot to say this time. Hope everyone is good.
So today is my mom's 60th birthday. What a milestone for her. My mom is the most amazing woman to me. She is truly an idol and someone who I will strive my entire life to be like. Never have I met a stronger person and I doubt I ever will.
As a child, my mom was the mom everyone wanted to be around. My friends loved to come to our house. And it is funny, because my mom actually had no problem disciplining any of them. But it is probably because of her stable expectations and her ability to understand and play with us that made her so great to everyone, including me.
As I got older, my mom became my friend, but never let me forget that she was a mom first. When I called crying in the middle of the night because I had back surgery and was in pain when they put the brace on me.....my mom came. When I gave my car to my boyfriend who was in the military to drive to Chicago, my mom disciplined me.....and said she too had been in love and done stupid things. She would send me cards at college before or after a big exam, along with extra money
My mom was..is...beautiful. I actually had a boyfriend who told me that he was attracted to her. We broke up...gross!! She could walk in the room and people would want to be next to her. Very classy. Not always the prettiest in the room....but always the classiest. 
In February 1994, I was suppose to meet my mom for drinks after a college class. Instead, I met my aunt who took me to the hospital where my mom was. The next day, they pulled a very large cancerous tumor from her head. I remember the doctors told her that she might have a year to live, and she told them where to go and promised me she would see me get married and have kids. Despite radiation and chemotherapy, my mom graduated college, with honors. Amazing woman.
A lot has changed for my mom and myself since then. She is always beautiful to me. She is always amazing to me. She did live to see me get married and have kids. And her grandchildren love her so much. Memphis does understand that she was..is...sick and that she had a huge bump on her brain. I wish I spent more time with her. I wish her grandchildren spent more time with her. She is still always there for me....I tend to call her and cry and yell and she just listens. She is definitely more my friend now. My mom continues to amaze me. She is always on my mind and forever in my heart.
With the exception of getting her temper (which is awful), the best compliment I can receive is that I am like my mom or that I look like my mom. Because I have the best mom in the world.
