The happiest place on Earth

September found me and the kids at the happiest place on Earth ... DISNEYWORLD. It was a week full of fun, laughs, Pirate, Princess', and excitement.

Anna was treated like royalty...

Ian joined the Pirate's League...

The memories made are priceless and we are counting down until the next trip to hang with the mouse!

It's official ... It is BROKE

Ian's arm is officially broke! ... fractured at the end of both arm bones in his wrist.

The good news ... the growth plate is fine .. he is young and will heal fast and only has to wear for 3 weeks! Too bad it will be during our vacation to Florida!

Anna wanted to know where her cast was .... so we wrapped her arms with Ian's old ace bandages...

I can only imagine what the people in the Dr. office waiting room must've thought as we left and one child had a cast and the other had both arms wrapped in bandages .... I could practically hear the call to social services.

Another First ... not all are to be celebrated

Boys will be boys ... Ian was playing on the monkey bars, swinging from rung to rung ... and slipped. After an hour at the Dr.’s office, 5 X-rays, and many tears we now have to wait 2 days for the radiologist to determine if the smudge like area is a hair line fracture or not.

I almost think he is disappointed he doesn’t have a cast for everyone to sign … what is it they say? Be careful what you wish for….

You won't answer

I’ve reached for the phone half a dozen times and then I remember you won’t answer. There is so much to share with you … the kids are so big. They really are gifts from heaven.

Ian started 2nd grade. He is amazing at reading and is quite the little math whiz. He is getting ready for his first communion and has started correcting me when I slip with a bad word. He is still the best cuddle bug and incredibly protective of his little sis’.

Anna has begun pre-school and tells me everyday that she is a big girl now. She loves putting on her back pack (that is as big as her) to go to school with Ianbug. To tell you she is independent would be a gross understatement. I use to think I was in charge in the house … I have been put in my place by the real princess. She starts dance class on Tuesday and will have her first recital in December.

I can see your smile now as you beam with pride with both their accomplishments.

I wish I could feel your arms around me one more time … I wish I could look into your eyes one more time … oh there are so many questions I still need to ask.

It’s been two years … can you believe it? You’d never know it from the looks of the house. Your keys still hang on the wall … your night gown is still on the hook in bedroom. The last letter you ever opened is covered in dust on your dresser.

It is so hard without you … I never realized how much strength I gained from you when you were here. I am sorry for unspoken words and I really hope you know how much I love you … and that I can now see how much you sacrificed for me and I hope you know how grateful I am.

I hope you have found happiness and your place among the angels. You are such a pure and loving soul and should have a special place in heaven … you have earned your time for peace. I miss you so much …

Two years ago you left mom … and I think of you everyday … it is said that time heals … I wish the amount of time had been pre-defined.