Goodbye Sweet Jack

Today we had to say goodbye to our little dog, Jackson. Not yet nine years old, but really starting to feel the effects of what diabetes can do to a little dog. Steve and I felt it was time to let him go. Maddy and Max went with me to the vet's. We all stood by his side as the vet administered the injection. He went quickly and peacefully. Then we were allowed to spend as much time as we wanted to say goodbye. Maddy hugged him and cried. Max kept asking me if I was going to cry more. It was strange and sad to come home to a house without Jack waiting for us.

We will really miss him. Goodbye sweet Jack.

Beads and Baseball

Today Steve and I took Maddy and Max to their very first baseball game. At first Maddy was a little less than thrilled and actually requested that we get her a babysitter so she could stay home. She ended up really enjoying herself. Max seemed to enjoy the game as well. He shouted and cheered at the appropriate times and stayed in a pretty good mood despite missing his second nap. We went with Steve's mom, Louise.

Since it rained most of the morning, I interested Maddy in making necklaces and bracelets and even suggested that we wear our creations to the game. She loved that idea.

Father's Day

all you can eat crab legs
dinner with family
outside
drizzle
dad's happy
husband's full
don't forget ice cream on the way home

Max Spends His Half Birthday at the Zoo

Max is 1 1/2! Our baby boy can say hi, bye, dog, Mama, go, and Da (daddy and Maddy). He can climb onto the couch all by himself, follow directions, put dirty diapers into the garbage can, open and close the patio door (escape), irritate his big sister, get his shoes and jacket when he wants to go outside, throw AND catch a ball and dunk his head underwater (with Daddy's help).

Today we spent the morning at the zoo. Maddy had zoo camp for 2 hours, first time without Steve or I. She did great and had a fantastic time. Meanwhile we walked Max around the zoo to look at all the big animals. It was a gorgeous day, despite what most weather reports said it was going to be like. I still think meteorologists are the most overpaid people. Beautiful time had by all.

Happy half birthday Max!

No More Milk

After breastfeeding Max everyday of his 17 1/2 months, we are officially weaning. I have mixed feelings about it because I have really enjoyed this time with him and the bond that it has created between us. But I am also enjoying the freedom that comes with only eating and drinking for myself again. ;)

I knew that weaning him would eventually happen and that it would be bittersweet. I am facing the fact that I will most likely never breastfeed again since we are probably not going to have anymore children. So I am sad that we are coming to the end of a special time. But I am very proud of myself for being able to give him such a great thing for so long.

I nursed Maddy for 12 months and now Max for nearly 18 months. And I am so glad that I did that for my children.