Tuesday, May 15th

Hi all,

Today has been a very relaxing day! Of course, the day started with one of favorite people - Nick the carpet cleaner.....I know I am a bit of a freak but he does the most amazing job of your carpets and for cheap too! He did all the carpet in the house and everything looks and smells so clean. I thought it was about time since Sam is in doggie heaven and cross you fingers but Harris is full on toliet trained - hurrah.

Next, came Marley our new nanny to meet Evy and start feeling her way around this house and life. She will be coming 2 days/week when I head back to work soon! She will be great and it will be nice not to battle rush hour traffic for both Kirby and I each way:(

I am a little sad still (nothing against Marley) but just for the end of the first chapater in Harris's life - Sherry's! He has been there since 11 months part-time and loves her and all of his friends. I explained that today is his last day and when he left he told me he was going to say good bye to his friends.....I wonder if he really understands and how long until it is a vague memory. Anyhow, Sherry is great and is accepting new kids so if you are interested you can call her directly at 889-0398....she is near Polo Park.

Speaking of our kids, I put on my full mama bear suit this weekend and I had to take a step back as I know this is just going to be life....but the big kids on the street left Harris out!!!!!!!!!!!!! They didn't mean too but it was so sad for me. More so than Harris.

H, Ev and I were out playing and a few kids down from us were playing hockey and we all know Harris is hockey nuts so he wanted to play. He is a naturally shy kid upon initially meeting new people but couldn't contain himslef for hockey so we went over, with our stick and helmet and offered the use of our net.....well moments later I look over to see H standing off to the side holding his stick and just staring sadly at the big kids. I ask what is wrong and in a brave but soft little voice without any tears he promptly tells me "Mom, the big kids aren't passing to me"......oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

What I really wanted to do was beat them up :) but I used my new mom attitude and let them know he was smaller but he would like a turn....well, he took a shot and scored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The big kid announces "Hey, he scored on me and I was trying" Of course you were trying - Harris is actually good. Ha!

Anyways, being left out was a distant memory but I am still sad about it - hence you reading about it. How am I going to handle our events as he gets older....getting cut from a team.....getting dumped - my heart will not be able to take it. I wish he would stay small forever....Above are a few pics of my hockey star.

Anyhow, while Miss Evy is sleeping I am going to get some work done on my soon to be sister in law's shower - a Thursday night dessert buffet ay my place - just what my diet needs:)

K