Ronin is a Nature-Lover

Ronin (6YO) came home yesterday with this story: " I am not a nature-killer. There was a butterfly that we were chasing at recess. Someone hurt the butterfly. Its not important who, Mama. Wasn't me. I'm not taddling. I told everyone Butterflies are beautiful sweet nature. They do not bite or make messes. But now the wing was broken and now we had to kill the butterfly to show compassion. I explained compassion to evetyone, Mama. A true nature lover knows how to see the difference in senseless killing like the Buffalos and the Americans and us helping the butterfly on its way to a more peaceful place. (FYI He saw Dances with Wolves a few months back.)

Autumn updates

Easter 2012: Autumn standing in front of a tree yesterday in tears prepping for a picture, "Mama, its your fault I hurt my head on the tree." Note: I am 20 feet away from her the entire time.

Now she says "Mommy tries her best" and defends me if Ronin is being difficult.

March 2012: Taught Autumn to ride a bike with trainning wheels.

Got my cardio chasing Autumn on bike. Now the kids are eating chicken & bowls of spaghetti. #contentpantingmama

Autumn 4YO "What did you have as a nightmare when you were a little girl Mama?" I did not want to tell her because I did not want to give her any ideas.

Ronin is 6 YO

Ronin's dinner: Roasted chicken, potatoes, carrots, apple, tangerine, kiwi, and now he wants some meatballs I made for tomorrow dinner. Oh and he's thin. Love the #notmygenes

We went to a party at that JCC and he managed to put on the shower and get soaking wet during the middle of the party.

Ronin and I made Tzatziki and Chocolate Chip cookies.

April 15, 2012
Ronin and his girl-friend Breagha at the hockey ceremony. All my klutz made an athlete. It was worth it!