Be Kind Award

Raine attended her first super citizen assembly at James Bilbray ES. She whispered to me, "This is boring..." and then asked me, "When am I gonna get an award?" I told her soon and reminded her to cheer real loud for her brother when his name was called. She just sneered at me. Love that girl and her sassy attitude; at this rate she'll be waiting a long time for her award.

Reece sneaks a smile once he notices I am in attendance at the assembly; so proud of him.


Reece was called up for the Be Kind award. It is a new award this year to go with our school theme, Fill A Bucket by Being Kind. He was chosen by his second grade peers to receive the award for room 55. He has such a big heart and it means so much to me and his dad that he earned this.

What a special moment for this mama. xoxo

Ya just gotta love this kid, no matter how wiggly he is ;)

Reminds me of a song I cherish: Never Grow Up By: Taylor Swift

Oh darling, don't ya ever grow up, don't ya ever grow up, just stay this little.

Happy 7th Birthday Lil Man

I can not believe you are so old! It makes me sad to see you grow up so fast. I am so thankful to all the love and laughter you bring our family. It just wouldn't be the same without your energy!

I remember

September 11 Memorial was a tear jerking experience this summer, but I had to go see it. I could have stayed there for hours but time wouldn't allow it. I will always remember those towers and the times I spent standing on top of them with my cousins as a kid. I am glad I have seen and felt the NYC skyline with the towers standing tall. I cherish them and feel for all those whose lives changed on that day.

So glad this sign still hangs in the subway stations. I look forward to visiting the completed One World Trade Center Plaza and the Freedom Tower next summer.