The Mighty M Family

Eleven years ago today (how can it be that long ago?) you entered this world and taught me that anything I thought I would know or expect about having a child was WRONG WRONG WRONG. My skills were sketchy to begin with - I was never the one in line to hold babies when I was around them.  I didn't baby sit - except for ONE time when the kid wore cloth diapers and I had NO idea how to change them or rather fasten them back together even remotely the right way. As soon as I picked him back up again - off came the diaper.  Probably more than once. I think I just gave up and apologized a lot to the parents.  And then I NEVER did it again. Despite my reluctance to engage with babies and small humans I always knew I would want to have my own children some day. Fast forward many years and I got lucky enough to meet a guy who already had a child and KNEW how to change diapers and rock babies and hold bottles. And then you arrived and I will never say those first few months ...

Happy 5th Birthday to Eli! You are growing up WAY too fast.  Knock it off.  :-)   We love you so much!

1. “There’s no way I can stay awake for a show that starts at 10!” 2. “These brussels sprouts are delicious!” 3.  “I really like the bouquet on this wine.” 4. “Do you know how many trans fats that has????” 5.  “Coffee.  Lots of coffee”.  6. “I’m functioning on 4 hours of sleep!” 7.  “Wow, those college kids sure look young!” 8.  “Is that Paleo?  Is that Vegan?  Is that Vegetarian?  Is that low carb?  Is that dairy free?….etc.” 9. “Too. Much. Wine.” 10. “I feel so much better when I work out.”