Dear James

Happy four month birthday. It is hard to imagine and believe that you are already four months old. Today we tried to feed you apple sauce for the first time. You were so cute in your little booster chair - and messy face. You spit up and barfed on me several times, but I consider it an act of affection :-0) We also tried out the new baby seat for your bath ...and that was exciting. And as I sit here, with adoration of my children ... enjoying some peace and quiet; waiting for daddy to bring home pizza ... the quiet lull of the evening is broken. Yes, baby James - you are crying. You must need attention. So no more blogging - and lots more cuddling.

Dear Thomas

What a delightful little cuddle bug you are. You kept crawling into my lap today - kissing my face, and telling me you love me. When I said "I love you" back, you would say "I love you even more". You also made me laugh as you kept saying James was "out of control" because he was smiling so much. Sweet charm just seems to oooooze out of your gorgeous face. I have been pretty sick today; and you managed to lift my spirits; as did your siblings.

Dear William

I had so much fun watching you run around University Park today - climbing on the rocks, trying to catch fish in the water. You were so cold and did not care. You took off your jacket and tried to pile up rocks in your shirt and pockets. Your little face was so red and your nose was running, and you were a delight to watch.

Dear Victoria

I enjoy watching movies with you - even when you've already seen it ... and I have not ... and you try so hard not to give details away :-)

I was impressed with you today and the way you were helping take care of your brothers, so that I could rest and take a nap ... and try to get control of this cold that is wearing me down. You did things without being asked. I love that.

You are so beautiful, it blows me away sometimes. I know I tell you this a lot - but I truly hope you never figure out how incredibly striking you are ... because then you will be impossible to live with.

OH - and a boy called you today. Ugh... not sure I am ready for this road. But I love ya !