Happy Cindo de Mayo!  Or at least for most it was happy -

Matteo on the other hand, not so sure he was feeling well this morning and two bathroom runs with the thought that he was going to "be sick" - - had me wondering if I should send him to school (or was it just the eggs that didn't agree with him plus the recent  memory of his friend being sick).

Please take notice of how supportive Chloe May is!

And after much anticipation ordered Daddy his new Mac computer today (Daddy is so excited and yet so nervous!).

The morning continued to go downhill and Matteo took refuge on the couch watching snowhite (again supporative Chloe May).

 

but alas he said he was feeling better late morning so Matteo got all dressed and Tea for Two we ventured  to! 

Tea for 2

At school the tables were decorated fancy...

I had fun picking my picture out (7th from the left)

 

On the back of the picture was a Q&A the teacher asked Matteo and his answers.  A few of the  more funny answers: I am 80 years old and weigh 14 lbs!  My hair is dark brown (well I guess Chloe's pregnancy did take away my blond).  The rest of the questions Matteo scored right-on:  Favorite TV show: Regis (shamefully Matteo & I do enjoy watching his morning banter on occasion), favorite flower: montauk daisies, favorite color: pink.

The world seen through the eyes of a 4.5 year old is so interesting and innocent ! :-)

In came Matteo and his class to sing all the moms about 4 or 5 songs (my heart melted!)

 

The hard work paid off as it was a very touching tea - tea for 2 - Matteo & I - what a perfect start to the Mother's Day weekend.



And below is a snippet of Matteo's songs - simply priceless.

 

The extra mile

After renting a log splitter and splitting wood for 3 1/2 straight hours with Daddy while Matteo & Chloe May played in the yard, I could not resist when at 8:30 at night Matteo asked if he could open his new present and play with bubbles -



Why the new present? Seems his friend Aiden at school was so touched at Matteo's caring nature of inquiring when he was sick if he was okay - that he went out to get Matteo a small "thank you" - and while unnecessary - it was very much appreciated from the looks on Matteo & Chloe May's faces! But really shouldn't we all just take an extra minute or two to go the extra mile - so I feel - hope you do too!

Feeties & friends

Today was a great full day. After babysitting our friend Elissa and spending the afternoon and early evening playing with her Mommy and sister Ally, we finally had to part ways. But not before playing dress up - however apparently Chloe was none too happy to put her feet in the "feetie" pajamas.



Nor did she want to take them off - typical girl - can't make up her mind :-)

21 months!

21 months today- - sometimes I wish I was dreaming and she was still little, but most times I love watching her personality (yes even the times she is yelling in furstration come through).

and in case you are wondering, Chloe May is still going into the dirty laundry to put on Matteo's dirty underware and pj bottoms!  (Case in point above).

And a bit disturbed by an article I read yesterday that said if you potty train your child pre-18 months, they will unlikely master the potty skill until 4 years old - - however if you start post-2 years, they will master the potty by age 3.  So Chloe May was 19 months.... and let me tell you at 21 months, she's awesome - with MAYBE an accident every 2-3 weeks now.  And those accidents are merely because Chloe is trying to get to the potty but has not allowed herself enough time and really who here has ever been caught "with there pants down" in that situation...... oh yes, Chloe May has got it!  And the diaper you see in the picture is often used for bedtime - toot toot of which again we use about 2-3 diapers a week (and yes I will reuse them).

And helping out in the garden department is my one and only Matteo - I love his outfit for school today.

Speaking of school, dare to read if you will:  PIcking up Matteo today I was speaking to one of his friend's grandmothers who told me her little grandson was sick over the weekend (hence he couldn't make the party).  So we go inside to pick up the little ones and then the next 2-3 minutes felt like slow motion, Matteo walks out of his class, then there is brown all over the floor, everyone is looking around....and then more brown.....VOMIT!!! Matteo's little friend was sick all over.  And let me tell you a mass of parents and children and vomit, just don't mix.  So I take Matteo to the car, he climbs up, buries his head in the car seat so automatically I think he is going to be sick, but really he was crying for his friend being sick.  So we get out of the car and from a safe distance tell his friend we hope he is feeling better.  All the while I know ..... mark my words...it's only a matter of time...... only a matter of time my friends....... check back I predict 2-4 days and if you're a mother, you know.

Strawberries

Having come home with a bushel of strawberries Saturday, I finally had a moment's rest where I could transplant them today - - so planting strawberries is exactly what we did (and by "we" - I mean "Daddy" - as I am too nervous, but I do watch with shovel in hand).



Chloe May kept asking for a cat, so Matteo finally drew her one - I think it's precious.

And deep in thought walking through the grass, I couldn't help but capture this moment of my Dolly.

B-day fun

Happy May Day!

And with May comes another round of birthday parties!

To kick off the fun, we celebrated "5" with Mikey - - a pirate bash.

Matteo had face paint and an eye patch to help him play the pirate roll - though really I think he is way too adorable in his collared shirt to be someone so bad!



After many many bounces in the trampoline (Chloe May included), a booty hunting we went!

Matteo knocked the head off the pinata!

And in the end shared his cake with our Dolly!

We have a few more parties coming, so check back to enjoy the festivities with us!