This morning, I woke-up to a little boy snuggling up next to me saying, "Mommy, you're sweeter than honey!" Awww. It's these little moments I'm trying to hide in my heart for those years ahead when he may not think I'm so sweet.
Yesterday, amidst a rather hectic day, Noah and I made a precious memory by attending his first musical! We saw "Beauty & the Beast" put on by Albemarle High School and it was pretty fantastic for a high school! We nearly didn't get in as it was totally sold out. Noah was crushed, and his big alligator tears melted the hearts of the adults with me in line. Graciously, one mother and teenage daughter who were on the waiting list to get in, got tickets and sold one to us so he could sit on my lap. The mother said she would rather Noah and I go together. WOW. We were so grateful. She gave Noah a bag of M & M's to boot! In case that mother ever finds this blog - I want her to know how appreciated that act of kindness was. Now, I'm not in support of Noah thinking that crying every time will get him what he wants, but we were grateful all the same. He thoroughly enjoyed it! His favorite parts were Gaston's song and the transformation at the end - complete with an audience filled with illuminated fake roses to help in making the magic happen. (c:
Ethan just figured out what kisses are and will give them when asked; if he's in the mood, that is. He and I just spent the weekend together again while Michael dropped Noah off with Grandma and Grandpa in Arlington and he took the train up to Hartford, Connecticut. He was interviewing for a summer masters degree program in music education with Kodaly emphasis. We all had a great weekend - Noah had a blast with Grandma and Grandpa, Michael's interview went really well and he got to see Matthew and Kerry briefly on the way back, and Ethan and I had a lot of fun at home together, going on lots of long walks and doing things around the house that I don't usually have time to do.
Here are some more recent pictures of my sweet boys:
Peonies from our garden that remind me of my Grandmother's in NY
Oh, how I love Spring!
2 comments:
LOVE the fireman on his bike/engine. Looks like fun. :)
Ethan is a very special boy. He doesn't miss anything! Noah shows great love and compassion for his brother in these pictures. We are so proud of them. - Baba
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