Little A - some days you are delightfully dorky. i am trying to learn from you how to turn Little M’s moods around. You are so good at it. Little M - you feel the urge to walk and balance on every surface and to jump from every height. i am biting my tongue to hold back my words of caution so that you might find your own limits.

out takes;

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.”

it is fast becoming a tradition that i keep my little loves close and to myself on their actual birthday. early May 16th Little M woke to a special breakfast and birthday table before seeing his big brother off to school. we spent the rest of the day with no particular plans or commitments and it was perfect with a little yoga, a wander to see some boats, a dance party at T&J’s, a pizza picnic, some soccer… these are special birthdays when i share their birthing day story and peek together through their baby book reminiscing those early days and younger years. sigh. three is so big.

this weekend we gathered with friends and family for a small celebration and a big decadent cake. chocolate is his favorite and this double chocolate torte mousse cake satisfied his wish. he enjoyed a very lovely birthday and before bed had made a new song titled “it’s my happy birthday with chocolate cake and candles”. awww i love you little M!

When mama switches out the light,
I’ll still be 2 years old tonight.
But from the very break of day, 
Before all children rise and play, 
Before the darkness turns to gold, 
Tomorrow i’ll be 3 years old.
3 kisses when i wake.
3 candles on my cake.

caught him showing the neighbor how many fingers he’s going to be tomorrow.

someone uttered the inevitable words of forecast rain returning this weekend so this is just a sweet summer prelude then;

Little A - welcome home little gnome Akile! you’ve got a new sidekick. 

Little M -  lilacs are admired and delighted in up close, dandelions blown, waved & watered, horse chestnut blossoms discovered and excitedly reported, purple globe flower irresistible to pluck. your senses are very much stimulated.

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.”