Felt Like I had a golf ball lodged in my throat - First Day of Kindergarten

All day today I felt as if I had a very large golf ball stuck in my throat. It is the feeling you have when you are on the verge of tears and doing everything in your power not to bawl in front of someone. I know you know this feeling, that big painful gulp feeling. That is how I felt for much of the day. CJ went to Kindergarten. It was a great day! He really liked it. His teacher Mrs. S is lovely. She sings, she is beautiful like an angel. She is a mother. She lives in my neighborhood. Our school is in our neighborhood. I love it so! The walls sparkle with newness. The teachers smile and seem to love their jobs. Yet today was HARD. I worried alot. How will he...... know to.........fill in the blank.......................

Tonight after bath I held CJ a little longer than usual. For once I was not rushing to get he and Mason to bed so I could clean something, read something, or watch something. I sat with him, and I cuddled him. I smelled his clean post bath hair. I held him so tight. And he did not see, but I cried for just a few quiet minutes with his back to me, because I am smart enough to know how precious that moment was with my sweet baby boy.............

Bobcat Buddies Kindergartener Class of 2010

WE ARE GETTING READY AND EXCITED! On Sunday, the neighborhood Kindergarteners got together for a Bobcat Buddy Playdate. It was fun. CJ is very excited. Mommy feels part excitment, a tad nervousness, and a touch sad that my baby is so grown up. But I am more excited than anything. Ah the adventure called LIFE! Enjoy your's my peeps.

Mason at three

Mason turned three on August 5th. We celebrated with three parties. One at school, one with Povs HHI, SC, and one with Cha Cha and Papa Ken in FLA. Mason at three is funny, strong willed, lover of Silly Bandz and Spiderman. He makes me laugh and makes my heart just sing. I am a lucky chick that I get to be his momma!







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Lovely, Lovely Berewick/Steele Creek

Warning! I am about to rave again about my neighborhood. I love it so. When you have a baby you get meals sent over. When your struggling in some way the people join forces and have your back. I love this place very, very much. And I love the people more! They are our family now too!


My week was good and crazy. Work is great and WILD. While I work to stay present in life's moments... I was really excited for a G FAMILY PARTY. Their parties just make me happy. There are always pretty things to look at, people to give you a big hug and they and my little Berewick Town just fill my heart with so much joy! Savannah's Second BDAY was so special and the neighborhood is gearing up for a big walk in her honor. More to come on that too soon.

For now, I will just enjoy these lovely photos ......

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26 hours

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If your ever wondering what to get a parent(s) of young children as a gift.. here is a clue...

A NIGHT OUT no kids with BABYSITTERS PROVIDED!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is right my dear blog friends... Uncle Jer, wonderful Uncle Jer for my bday provided for a weekend in a Durham Hotel, shopping at Streets of Southpoint, and dinner at Maggiano's.

The day was great. Chris and I walked the mall hand and hand, smiled, ate uninterrupted meals, took slow leisurely strolls from store to store. I got to stop and just stare at window displays, try lotions at L'Occitane, admire head bands and hair accessories at Nordstroms and I spent hours at Anthropologie. In fact one sales lady looked at me and said "Wow, your back again?".

The weekend was amazing and rejuvenating. I love mommyhood but I think everyone needs to fill their cup up with a little non parenting time. For me, sweet pea by my side, Anthro, and yummy food is a spectacular gift.

THANK YOU UNCLE JER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

& Thank You Aunt Lor and Uncle Will for watching "Frick and Frack".

Kisses, G

More Beach Pictures still to share soon!

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Beach Week 2010

Hi, my dear blog friends. There is just so much to update you on. I do not know where to start. We got back from nine GLORIOUS days at Hilton Head Island. HHI is one of my happy places in life. Chris and I were married there so I have so many fond memories. I just love this place. It has sweet southern charm. Think bicycle riding to the bakery, Spanish Moss hanging from trees, mornings at the beach, afternoons at the pool. Tons of family fun. Fireworks. Gelato. The list goes on and on. God has been good to we Povs. We have good times, we have hard times. This was a good time, a very good time. This is the first of a few Beach Week Posts. My favorite event this year was the Pov All Family Picture. While the pictures are still being developed wanted to show you some "pre"shots at Grandma and Grandpa's Place.

They make me laugh and smile. As you can see we wore, white or khaki. You might laugh but I am geeky and love this kind of thing!

As Good as it Gets

I truly believe in a lot of ways right now is probably as good as life can get. Everyone is healthy, happy most minutes or content most minutes and able to find joy. I am really filled with joy. There is so much to be filled with joy about. I think at 41 wonderful this is as good as it is going to get!

Tonight we celebrated my 41st birthday some more: my boys, Anthro Gift Card from my sweet pea, Luigi's Pizza and Principle Skinner at the Pond. It was a beautiful night. I love summer so! This is as good as it can get. Thank you God!