"Clean up, clean up, everybody clean up..."

We all got outside and cleaned up a little today because it just turned out to be such a nice day. First, we picked up a new playset for Josh for our little backyard. He needed something a little bigger than what he had last year. The park is right across the street from us so getting him too much is just silly but for the times I can't take him over there and just want to sit and watch him play in our own yard, we got him this little fisher price playset (thanks to moms addiction to Craigslist) HA!!
Anyway, we told Josh that if he worked hard and helped mommy clean up the backyard then he would earn his playtime on his new toy. He was actually very happy to help clean up with his new little rake from "Ga Ga".




He did very well and only got distracted a few times:

"A Weef. Mom a Weef"

"A Pow-pee" (puppy through the fence)

Going to show everyone another "Weef"....

I love that kid and he makes me laugh ALL THE TIME! He did finally earn his keep and got to play on his new set. He liked it just a tad bit, I would say....what do you think?






So that was our fun little day outside and I can't wait to have more time with him and Amelia (and Corey too) ;0)

My little man deserves to have fun and hang out with us as much as he can. When he is 10 we won't be "cool" anymore so we are taking advantage of the time now because I hear it goes by fast. Here is to more GREAT times with our kids. What do you think of that Josh?

I think this smile says it all.

A quiet afternoon

It is quiet here in the Tomlinson house. Amelia is out visiting with her Auntie and Josh is sleeping like a rock. He is tired because he had a fun morning with Gram Gram at the park. (or as he calls her "Ga Ga").
I just wanted to write while I had a little time and remind everyone to take advantage of the time you have to yourself. It nice to sit with your own thoughts sometimes and remember who you are. Yes, your a mother or a father. Wife or Husband. Sister, brother, aunt or uncle and all that is great!!! Before all that though we were just us and we have to remember to take time out and do the fun little things we liked to do. Take a 1/2hr bath listening to your favorite music. Going to get your nails done (and throw in the pedicure) just because you could. Eating a bowl of ice cream or grabbing a bag of chips and watching cartoons. Maybe these things are all just me and there are so many different scenario's...but I remember that person. And once in while it is fun to pretend and just be young again, you know?!! =0)
Of course being young through the eyes of my children is a whole other (NOTHER...that one is for Corey) FUN thing and I must say I think I like it more. It is nice to feel young in your memories but when you have children who do things that make you remember...that is the best! Maybe I am rambling and this doesn't make sense to anyone...but the whole point of this post was for me to write what I was feeling today. I feel relaxed, happy, proud and confident. That doesn't come often so I had to share it =0)
I HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY!!!! Enjoy the weekend because it is suppose to be a nice one! (here in Mass anyway)


SMILE...ITS FRIDAY!!!!

Spring (LOVE) is in the air...

You can tell that Spring is almost here. The weather starts getting nicer and the
sun makes an appearance more than once or twice a week. Also, I believe that when these subtle changes start happening, people get more comfortable and confident and just plain happier. I mean how can you not, right? I think that is what I like best about Spring. (aside from the smell of rain on a cool Sunday morning or the Lilac bushes that are JUST about ready to pop open!)
Joshy seems to be VERY in love with mommy right now and trust me I am not complaining. On the down side however, he really wants nothing to do with anyone else, unless I am not around. Again, I am NOT complaining one bit. I mean just look at this boy and his mommy. I can't say I like pictures of myself at all but with this I am proud to be face to face with this, seemlingly, innocent little boy!!!!

I have also realized that our children must get the same feelings of happiness and confidence. They start getting along better (maybe for atleast a half day) and they play longer and harder. Well I ended up catching a few children in the act of a little..."Spring Happiness":

Josh is Brielle's buddy. She just LOVES him SO much ;)

That is about all I have to post today. I hope you all are starting to feel the happiness and have a great rest of your week. I will share a few more pictures with you to close out this post. Talk to you all soon. =0)

Josh and Brielle

Josh and Alexis (now he is obsessed with HER)

Alexis (boy does she look like her mother!!)

I just couldn't get a picture of the three of them together...and I tried!

And of course I have to end the pictures with MY boy

and baby girl ;0)

Holy Macanolli!!!

I think it has been a little too long since I have had the time to post and play around with my Blog. Just about a year has gone by. That is CRAZY!! Time is really flying by, despite my wishes of a SLOW time with my children. YES...I said children. Since I have written last, I have gotten pregnant and had a beautiful baby girl on February 9, 2011.


Now I hope I find the time to keep up on this Blog and maybe start a Facebook account in hopes to keep in touch with my family. We will see what happens but for today...I felt like posting again!
I will probably post more later but right now I think I will be putting a new background and stuff on this poor abandoned Blog ;)

Chapter 34 (well...in a few months that is)

I LOVE coming home from work and seeing that smile that my son gives me. I think it is safe to say he definitely knows who I am and the feeling is UNBELIEVABLE! I just want to see those little teeth behind that HUGE smile all day long (and as of June I will be able to). I have been offered a job at the daycare that my son currently goes to. Now if this isn't a once in a lifetime opportunity, I don't know what is. I will be working with children (which has been my passion for a very long time now) and I will be there to watch my son grow and blossom into a little boy.
I have known since around February that I was going to be working there and I didn't want to say anything to everyone for many reasons. (questions, concerns, and worries to name a few) Only a few people were told and they too were itching to tell someone about it. I personally wanted to shout it from the roof tops!!
Another chapter in my life is about to close and I can not wait to see what life has in store for me next. You will all have to keep reading my Blog and stay tuned!!! =)

When I told Josh the news he got very excited!

Well....we all kind of know he didn't understand what I was saying when I told him that mommy put in her notice at her current job. But I sure like to think he felt my relief and excitement and was basking in the glow of my happiness!!
Just look at this face.....you can't tell me he isn't happy for mommy!! HA HA


Anyhoo, I just wanted to share the joy with all of you. I am different person already. I have courage and confidence and a future to look forward to. Like I said, a NEW Chapter to begin. I would do anything for the people I love. ESPECIALLY that little boy. You could never tear me away. He is stuck with me for life and from where I sit....he doesn't seem to mind so far!

Here's to the future:I hope it goes by super slow

Crazy about my Monkey....

It is amazing to me how time is flying by. I know people say it all the time and they say "enjoy it while it last" but you just kind of shrug it off. When you are "in the moment" it seems things will be like that forever. Especially when things are good. I just wanted to take a look back and share all the growing my little guy has done. I just can't believe it!! I must say people were right, I am sure others will not believe me, when I tell them the same. (I know he is only almost 8 months old but to me its more like....HE IS ALMOST 8 MONTHS OLD!!)
You have to live it, learn it, and LOVE it. (enjoy it while it lasts.)
See for yourself (not that you didn't believe me) Sorry this is going to be a LONG post!

Newborn:



1 MONTH:




2 MONTHS:


3 MONTHS:


4 MONTHS:


5 MONTHS:



6 MONTHS:


7 MONTHS:


I have so many pictures I honestly can't choose just a few...It was nice to go through them all though and remember every second of his life. Sorry to bore you with pictures and stuff...but this is what I felt like posting today. I miss him so much during the day, that I wanted to do a little something for him.

Talk to you soon!

Happy Easter!!

We had a nice Easter. Josh got so much for his first Easter (you would have thought it was his birthday) Anyway, aside from the turkey being a little dry and NO MASHED POTATOES....I think everything turned out nice. The weather was nice, the company was nice and Josh was a happy happy boy!












I hope everyone had a VERY nice Easter as well....and if you don't celebrate it, well, it was a gorgeous weekend anyway. SO all in all there were many good reasons to be outside or with family or doing whatever you love!!

Have a great week everyone...

I LOVE my Little guy...

We spend alot of time together when he gets home from Daycare. I miss him all day long and someday I hope I can see him more during the week!! I feel like I am missing him growing up...even though I DO get to see him everyday. The weekends are great and they are OUR time (Corey and I) to spend with our son. We can't tell you how much we love being parents.


When I was younger I always wanted a big family. I always wanted 3 or 4 children. That may seem like alot to some of you and then again, that is a small amount to others. But man I wish I had the time to make it happen. I guess I will have to be thankful for what I have. AND I AM FOR SURE!!!!

Ahhh, shucks mom....don't gush over me!

Have a Great day everyone!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Just a little note to say Happy Valentines day!!

To MY Valentines:


No matter the weather
No matter the day
I love you much
in such a BIG way!

If I could try to think
of how much you mean to me,
My love is as tall as the mountains
and deep as the sea.

I can't think of my life
without my two Valentine guys.
I just can't find a word
that could best describe.

In love with you I am
In love with I'll be
You have blessed my life in ENORMOUS ways
I hope you will always see.

I love you so much
I will tell you for life
I am HAPPY to be your mother
and I proud to be your wife!

Love you!!!

Just another day

Hello,
I am writing to keep this page updated. I know some of you keep an eye out for updates and it gets pretty boring on this site. So here is a little update from our family.
Not to much I have to say. Its a slow January. A sloooooow, snoooooowy January!



We always look at Josh in amazement at how fast he is growing. I look at pictures of him and his face changes so often, I have to keep taking new updated pictures, so people can see him as he really looks.

Atleast he can "put his arms down"....


We are starting to practice the art of sitting up on his own. He has a very strong back and legs but he is too top heavy. (haha) When he turns his head or flails his arms to fast to grab something in front of him, he is tipping over to either side. It is a riot and I just laugh and kiss him everytime he tips to one side. I know I shouldn't laugh but I am laughing with love and pride. He is trying so hard everyday to be a big boy and he is growing up too fast!!
He HAS rolled over alot this week....incase no one has heard yet. I was cleaning his room with him in the crib and I turned to put his socks away and turned back to see him and he was on his tummy. (playing with the little piano crib toy) "What did you do?" I asked. He just had this big grin on his face and kicks his feet back up and down as fast as he can. (he looks like a seal balancing on his tummy and tetter tottering back and fourth. He will also kick so hard and fast, like he is trying to crawl away as fast as he can) Anway, He didn't know what happened!!
I must say that changing him has become a sport. He rolls from side to side trying to get away and holds on to his feet like they are the best thing to come down the pike. I shouldn't have gotten him toys for Christmas....he has two toys at the ends of his legs that he seems to love best right now. I just LOVE that kid!!!!
Well...now you are all caught up and you can go about your day and sleep better knowing the latest and greatest from our Joshua ;)

You've come a long way Baby.....

Bye for now

Happy Anniversary!!

So here is to another year gone bye. It really does seem like we have been together forever. (and not in a bad way)
We have known each other and been together for about 9 1/2 years and married 2yrs as of December 31st. We got to go out with a bunch of our friends that night. We had a GREAT time!! Meme and Pepe watched Josh for us (Pepe hadn't seen him in so long...I was glad to bring him there) He had a nice time with them so we didn't have a thing to worry about. It was (for the most part......) a pretty good day. We enjoyed and acknowledged the fact that we could do whatever we wanted and despite having to work in the morning, we made it a memorable day!
If you have never eaten at a Hibachi grill at a Japanese restaurant, you HAVE to try it. That is all I can say. I know that all of the restaurants can be different but the small show they do for you while preparing your food, is very entertaining. We have made it a tradition to eat at a Hibachi grill every anniversary!
I can't begin to tell you how much I love my husband. He is a terrific father as well. I certainly Do not want to bore you with any details that you don't really need to know..but just to give him a little praise and a thank you, is my goal. Here's to an eternity of HAPPY anniversaries!!!!!