Watch out Michael Phelps!

Yesterday was a fun and relaxing day. The boys and I went to Hornbacher's and bought Auntie Leslie a cake, balloons, and cards from them and Stuart for her 30th birthday. We went and picked up Mr. Oberg from daycare early and surprised her. Stu was so cute, he was really excited to bring her the card he signed for "My Mommy's Birthday". We sang to her and all enjoyed a good piece of cake.

After we were done we headed to the pool. Anthony absolutely loves swimming without his life jacket. On the shallow end both him and Stuart can touch so they jump off the edge until they are both water logged. Anthony can do somersaults- front and back so he thinks he is the man. Les and I decided to put Alex in because the water was nice and warm. He loved it! At first he wasn't too sure but 5 minutes into it he was kicking and giggling. I swam with him close to half an hour. It was fun, I think he is going to follow in his big brothers foot steps and love the water. We are lucky to have our lake and Leslie's pool so they get year round practice.

I think we will start training for the Olympics within the year :). I read that Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories during training. If I would have known that I would have trained right along with him. Here I thought breast feeding was good for burning calories.

Today

Well I have been busy importing pictures to my laptop to only be refused like 1600 times to download them on my blog, it is infuriating to say the least. But I think that I finally figured it out. Today Alex is almost 7 months, he will be on the 19th of August. Anthony is 4 years and just short of 5 months on the 15th. Here are some fun recent pics of "My boys" and I could truly not be prouder. They make my life so fun and crazy. They are both my little buddies and I love being witness to their different personalities. Do not get me wrong at times I am ready to trade them in to the farm :). I think the feeling at times is mutual. After all they have feelings too and need to be allowed to share them SOMETIMES. But at the end of the day our love is unconditional. That is why I love to go through our family pic's as often as I can to remind myself what life is truly about.

Sanity

I swear to you the only thing that is keeping me sane lately is this blog. I joined my family for lunch yesterday (my dad's entire family). We were getting ready to eat and my aunt suddenly disappears. About an hour goes by and you can start to feel the tension in the room, my stomach feels really icky. A short time later the children are told to go to the backyard because we need to have an adult meeting. At this point I am wondering if I am considered an adult or child. I am reassured the I am an adult and should stay. They break the news, it is not as if someone has been hurt physically but I see my family fall apart. I have made a decision today that it is time to "detox" my life. I cannot take anymore unnecessary drama, life is too short. I will not pose judgement on people's decisions and actions. Things happen for reasons that are out of your control. As you grow up it is okay to say your peace but then get over it. I feel like bad energy is circling around me right now and I choose to not become part of it but learn from it. My family has always seemed to be an area in my life that I considered to be "untouchable". I now realize that nothing is entirely sacred but it is up to me to try keep it that way.

On a very exciting side note Anthony can draw all of the letters of the alphabet now, he just ran up and showed me a picture of Mickey Mouse that he just drew. Pretty darn cute. Alex is constantly saying,"da da da da da." I respond with, "ma ma ma ma." He is sitting up very steady now. Over the weekend Erik said that he tried to pull himself up on the couch. He is really solid and I am curious to see if he walks earlier than his older brother. He is definitely laid back. My relatives thought the two were so fun to watch. Anthony is charming the crowd with his usual antics and Alex just smiles at each new face.

Overrated.

Well I am back from my girls weekend and unfortunately it was a bit overrated. Don't get me wrong I had a good time but was questioning whether it was worth it ALL day yesterday. I cannot keep up like when I was 21 that is for sure but I tried my best. Most of the ladies were feeling the same way on Saturday so unfortunately our weekend was cut short. I do think that we managed to show our buddy that there is life after the big "D", so that mission was accomplished. The other mission that was accomplished was my husband realizing how much work it can be taking care of the boys on your own some days and he had a new appreciation for me when I walked in the door. He hugged me for 10 minutes straight after I got home, he is one good husband and dad. I am a lucky girl!

The time has come!

For me to rock-n-roll right out of here. Please pray for me...woo hoo!! It is going to be our annual summer weekend 6 girls and a broken hearted guy, time to have some fun.

Yay Girls Weekend!

This weekend I am heading down to the lake with a group of girls to celebrate Leslie's 30th birthday. I am so excited to have the entire weekend to MYSELF. No husband, children, or dogs. Granted I love them all but will love them all more after a small break this weekend. No one needing milk, a diaper changed, or a partner to play Rockband (my husband's latest obsession). I think it is so important to have alone time to get in touch with yourself as an individual again. I encourage Erik to do the same. If a person doesn't take the time to do this it is very easy to get lost in being a wife or mother. By the time I return on Sunday I will be ready to tuck away my crazy self and happily read 3 bedtime stories and get up at 3 am with Alex. Because being a wife and mother is who I am, but it is always nice to visit the crazy ass Melissa who is going to party her tail off this weekend. Cheers!

I am so sad....

Erik and I have been fortunate enough to find a couple that has alot of the same interests as us, have children the same age as ours, and that we have alot of fun with. Right now my heart is breaking because I am not sure that they are going to be sharing in the future things that we discussed like taking care of our grandkids together and growing old together. We have experienced celebrations and commiserations together. Dating, Engagements, Weddings, Funerals, Pregnancies, Births, Vacations, Marriage Difficulties, Birthday Parties, Baptisms, and countless sleepovers and dinners together. We have shared laughter, tears, and madness together. When I think of family they are part of it.