AGGGHHHHHH!!!

Okay So I have three boys and they are boys. I mean the mere essence of boys are energy and exploration. My boys are nothing short. They run around playing GI Joe and Star Wars and yes they shoot each other. Connor, my oldest, love playing soldiers and star wars. He is in first grade and loves his teacher. He loves boy things. Connor has been getting in trouble during recess for playing 'shooting' games, meaning star wars or soldiers. Well, schools are different than when I was in school. Schools are very effeminate and are very about no touching and respect feelings. Well boys and feelings walk in opposite directions. Connor has been sent to the principles office many times for playing these games with other boys. What has happened in society that boys cannot play boy games?? This is my feeling, let them play, as long as they are not hurting or saying something inappropriate. They want the boys to play tag, well until the boys push too hard or start slapping. I guess the idea with guns that they are violent. Guns are not violent people are. If we look back to the 1950-1960's, what were boys playing?? War and cowboys and Indians. 1970's war or one of many cop shows. The 1980's brought GI Joe and transformers. So I can safely say that for over 50 years boys have been playing with guns and 95 percent of boys have been normal. HMMM?? So I am telling the schools unless he hurts a child, I am not supporting them and if they feel the need to do so, send him to the office everyday and all the other boys playing shooting. I will be happy to go to the school board or the superintendent and fight this battle for boys.

Five years

I have been married for five years and together with E for eight. Where does the time go? I remember everything and I look back and laugh. I remember walking into his apartment for the first time and thinking OMG what is this?!?! Pizza boxes everywhere and no food, only condiments in the fridge. I was like where is a soda or water. He pointed across the street. Now yes he lived in SF and he literally had to walk out the front door to get things but really?!? I don't think much has changed between us except three boys to chase around. I still get butterflies when I see him and love just hanging out. I knew he was the one I want to grow old with and sit on the porch looking back with a smile. He has given me many presents but the one I will always cherish the most is his heart and my three clone troopers. I love you E and look forward to many wonderful and excited years ahead!

Happy first birthday baby Luke!

Looking at my one year old, I still remember what I was doing when I started to have intense contractions. Silly as it sounds, my parents house on HGTV. I remember thinking please lord let this labor be drama free. It was but was Luke upset! I could hear him screaming in the room, down the halls and behind close doors. Wow, the lungs on that kid. I remember his brothers asking numerous times to name Luke, Luke Skywalker Duke Emelson. Now, my boys are totally into star wars and G.I. Joe, so that's where the name came from for them. I remember seeing Connor and Jack staring at Luke and just saying, "Aww. He's our baby." Watching them sit in a chair holding their new baby brother and smiling, melts my heart. Looking at all three boys, I let out a big sigh and thought our family is complete. I looked over at my husband and he had the same look. I looked at Luke and said welcome to the family.

Luke's personality fits like a glove in our family. He is a really happy baby but he will get you if you make him made. He stands up against his brothers, mainly Jack, when he gets bullied. He walks and climbs around the house singing and talking. He like to investigate and play with his brother, I think he and his brother's forgets that he is one sometimes.

My birthday wish for you my little man, is never, ever lose your sense of curiosity or sense of adventure. Look for the star and chase it. Never, ever give up on yourself because I won't.