Goodbye Lady Diana

Goodbye Lady Diana. Thank you so very much for the past couple of years...you have certainly brought many laughs as well as crazy moments into my life, as well as Roark's. You watched out for him, in your own way and made Roark laugh.

I am so grateful that you were a part of Uncle Nick's life and brought him so much love and fulfillment. It is with a heavy heart that I have to make this decision. But you will be able to be reunited with your original loving owner.

I will miss you and I love you.

Happiness

This picture says it all...

Call Me Maybe

Seriously, can motherhood be more rewarding than having this super amazing moments? Everyday, Roark continues to warm my heart.

I mean...who couldn't love his sweet dance moves.

My Man

Roark is such a happy little dude. We are having so much fun between our dance parties, playing trains, reading, and just enjoying each other.

This morning was a bit rough for us. Roark seemed just so sad and wouldn't stop crying. Finally, as we were leaving for school he calmed down. By the time I dropped him off at daycare, he was giggling in the backseat.

He tries to say "morning" which sounds like "moggog." This little man of mine warms my heart.

Oh Sweet Pizza...How I Love Thee...

Roark's second love is pizza, as seen in this picture. His first love is me, of course.

We have been having so much fun lately. Saturday night was date night and we went to the Golden Nugget where he enjoyed grilled cheese.

Sunday, we were back in swim class...he loved it. I'm so relieved I decided to get tubes for him...I truly feel that was the best route to take. Then in the afternoon we went to the bookstore, where he picked out some lovely books. Lately, he has been "reading" quite a bit. My sister, Mary would be proud. His favorite book these days is Curious George Goes to the Zoo. He was reading it to me last night.

Last night, he was playing with his LOL Elmo. He was giggling so much but would stop when I would try to take a video of it...this kid is way too amazing.

But I'm sure every parent feels that way about their children. If they don't, then maybe they shouldn't be parents.

My Little Patient

Roark is a trooper. I know I say this time and time again, but it was proven yesterday.

Yes, for Valentine's Day Roark had surgery. He had tubes put in both ears. The doctor's took Roark away from me at 9:00am and by 9:25am he was back in my arms. The doctor mentioned that he had thick liquid behind both ears and it was a good thing I decided to go through with the surgery.

Upon waking up, Roark was pretty inconsolable...it was pretty sad. But by 11am Roark was up and running around. He finished a whole packet of graham crackers. He ate the WHOLE thing!

Seeing Roark bounce back like that was the best Valentine's Day gift I could ever have received.

Thank you Roark - You've made Mommy very proud.



Stronger

Yes...that is the reference to the Kelly Clarkson song. I received some pretty rough news yesterday but I need to be strong for this little heartbreaker.

I found out that I have highly abnormal or cancerous cells on my cervix.

Yes, I am that lucky.

As with everything in my life that I have had to deal with I will overcome this, with grace and I will be stronger. I have to be, for Roark.