Friday, June 1, 2012

End of the School Year

Today is the last day of school for Jack and we are also getting Matthew's One year old pictures taken today....where has the year gone? Last year was one of the best and worst years for our family.  Our rainbow baby that we had wanted for so long was born healthy and has grown into this amazing little guy. His first birthday is next weekend and we are so excited to celebrate this milestone. Every day, Jack asks about it.  Grandparents and friends are coming in to celebrate and it will be a great time- a baby luau to honor the Hawaiian Heritage on Carl's side of the family.  I am saddened that some of our family won't be there, especially my Gran.  Losing her was the worst part of last year and we still miss her so much every day. The boys and I look at pictures and talk about her but it makes me sad that Matthew won't remember her and I don't know for sure that Jack will but I will try my hardest to make sure he does.  Jack is finishing up his first year of preschool and is so excited to be in the "morning class" next year.  He will also start summer camp in a few weeks and is very excited about that. Summer holds many exciting plans for us and we are super excited about all of our going-ons.  Matthew attended his first Cubs game a couple of weeks ago with our cousins who were in town and we had a great time. Jack loves the cubs, although he is making us crazy by saying he also likes the White Sox okay, too. You can't have it both ways! That's not the Chicago way! But, we (okay, I) smile and cheer along with him for both teams. Don't tell Carl!