Amanda's Brite Idea: August 2008

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Moments that pass too quickly

I am trying to write an article for our family newsletter and I am drawing a blank . . . I seem to have lost my writing skills with the onset of motherhood. Or I feel I have an obligation to write non-fiction, something that I wasn't entirely good at to begin with.

But anyway, I also had to get a few photos of Jayden for a promo and I wanted Marcus' photo also as he is now six years old.

And I am almost crying when I look at this photo. He isn't my little boy anymore - he looks so grown up. Oh I know, they are supposed to grow up but wow, does it go so fast. I know everyone says that but it seems like they are these little ones running around and then you take a photo and the littleness is gone. They somehow grew out of the drooling stage and the tantrum stage and the toddling stage. Even Jayden has been talking so much lately learning new words everyday . . .

Oh the heart of a mother. I guess that is what I should write about - something we all know but sometimes it takes a photograph to realize how precious every moment is.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

STAR WARS

We went to see the Star Wars exhibit at the Science Museum today as well as all the other cool "science" stuff. And ate at the cafe - I got sick in the OmniTheatre like I always do and Jayden sat on the weather satellite for 1/2 hour while the other boys explored other weather sites. Then we did a little shopping and went to Outback for dinner where Marcus got a free dessert for his birthday. We finally arrived home at 8:15 and had a mini party with Grandma and Papa (who were tired also). We have photos but we are partied out . . . It was a fun day.

Oh did I mention we stopped at the studio and it smelled like natural gas? So we reported it to our gas company in town and they were like "what do you want US to do about it?" We said, "ah, maybe check it out . . ." anyway, tomorrow when I go in hopefully they resolved the problem.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

School, Work, School & Parties

Whew, I'm not sure really where to begin. I really should be working on photos & album designs or the fall newsletter or toddler tuesday promos or the price list design or getting the office set up for schoolwork . . . .

My list is long but I'm taking a quick break to reflect (and wait for some things to upload). And we have the proverbial end of summer parties happening.

AND tomorrow is Marcus' birthday for which dad has a big surprise for him. He sometimes gets lost in the midst of all this end of summer rush and we wanted to do something extra special. I think he'll like it. Photos and news on that after tomorrow!