We have a ........

First Tooth Gone.!!!!!!!! That is right.... CJ noticed his tooth was loose yesterday and woke minus his bottom front tooth. We are super excited! I have missed you my blog readers! It has been more than two weeks! Things have been very hectic! Fall is in full swing in the Pov House. I have so much to update you on... so more to come shortly....

On my mind... Pumpkins, Costumes, Potty Training, Twilight, Smartphones, Leadership Development Training, armwarmers, Corn Mazes, Fall Pictures.... saving money, being a frugal fashionista....planning for thanksgiving... making good choices... being at choice.. living.. being present..the Tooth Fairy etc etc

Love ya... G

Look at this sweet face!

Perfect Moments

The day I got married..... dancing on the dance floor with my sweet soul mate...

The day CJ was born... as the nurse placed him on my chest.... thinking, "this baby is my son.".

The day Mason was born.. looking over as the nurses bathed him for the first time and I knew

"this baby is my son... ".

There are perfect moments everywhere, and I believe in every day....

I stare at this picture and I get goose bumps. CJ happy, with some good friends. Watching your child so happy... is better than being happy yourself....

I know life is not perfect.. I know your reading this and I am sure struggling through something. I am too. But I still believe those who can find beauty and perfect moments in the simple stuff.. will find joy and contentment.

Sending love to you all.. go create your PERFECT MOMENTS

Happy 5th Birthday to my Little Paleontologist- CJ

So I continue to be rather obsessed with all things related to Love.... and how lucky am I to be the only girl in a house of boys?!!! Honestly I get hugged, and kissed and told how wonderful I am all the time... and I LOVE IT. I always say to CJ.. "I love you more than there are stars in the sky!" Well the other day he reached over and said, Mommy.. "I love you more than there are stars in the sky." Heart melts.....

CJ turns five tomorrow, October 6th. We have a variety of fun things planned tomorrow and throughout the week. Honestly, it is true what people say... time really does go fast. I have really worked to be present... to focus, to see the smiles, to slow down and read the books at night and know what I am reading(somedays I do.. somedays I do not).... try to focus on the hugs, the laughter. When I look back it still goes fast.

Dear God, thank you for the most precious gift of my boys. Thank you for the most incredible first born son, Christopher Michael Jr. I am a better person because I am his Mommy. He makes me laugh a lot. He makes me think a lot. Mostly he makes me love a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CJ if you read this 20 years from now always know.... "I love you more than there are stars in the sky.."

PS: Right now, you say you want to be a Paleontologist. Daddy and I want you to be WHATEVER... and be JOYFUL!

- MOMMY

This picture was taken by the magnificent photo artist, Amber G. see http://www.angphotos.com/