Simone is 9!

I asked Simone what it felt like to be 9-years-old.   She said it was OK.   Then thinking I was out of earshot,  she confided in her brother, "When I woke up,  I tried to feel what '8' is but I couldn't. "

Horrific

I was explaining the word "horrific" to Simone and she gave me an example.

"I know what's horrific ... Your rules."

Spicy

The things I splurge on now are so domestic-related.  Not only did I get new spice containers, but they are magnetized yo!!

Photo Bomber

I've given birth to a photobomber extraordinaire.  Before he strikes, note the smile of mischief smeared across his face. 

New Wheels

These kids have become quite agile in bike riding (Simone already rides with no hands) and scootering (Max banks at quite an angle on tight turns).  So on to a new sport!

They each got new helmets because Michael wants them to be well protected as they figure out skateboarding.

Hands

I have not felt as old as I did this morning when Simone said to me, "Mommy, your hands are starting to feel like Grandma's."

Where's my moisturizer!!!?!

11 Years!

We had the opportunity to celebrate our wedding anniversary in Florida, again!

This time we were in Key West!!