how about yes

Allergic to grass and noise.

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:20 -0400

A: Don’t you just hate when those mow-lawn things come out?

M: The lawnmowers?

A: Yes.

M: Yeah.

Best present ever and always.

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:16 -0400

Best present ever and always.

She’s a city girl for sure. Absolutely LOVED being...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:07:19 -0400

She’s a city girl for sure. Absolutely LOVED being downtown!

Happy 7th birthday, kiddo.

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:38:45 -0500

There aren’t many things in this world that make me think there’s anything beyond it but you are one of them.

There’s no other way I can explain how I could possibly have such a phenomenally sweet, thoughtful, joyful, brilliant light in my life.

You are special beyond measure and I hope today and always that your heart continues to shine with the unique magic that touches everyone who meets you.

With every year that passes, I see your potential for greatness of mind, body and soul grow exponentially. And I am so very proud to be your mom.

Morning People vs. Night People

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:19:52 -0500

At the bus stop:

A: I want to go play in the snow with Gracie!

M: Ok, but ASK her if she wants to play first, her daddy said she’s not a morning person.

*A runs over to Gracie, returns immediately*

A: Gracie said she’s grumpy and she doesn’t wanna play.

M: Well, Gracie’s like Mommy…You know how I’m grumpy in the morning a lot? Well some people are happier in the morning and they’re “morning people,” and some people are happier at night and they’re “night people.”

A: I’m a morning person AND a night person!

M: Yes you are, kiddo.

"I’m so proud of you, Mommy! You’re 33 today!"

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:12:49 -0500

“I’m so proud of you, Mommy! You’re 33 today!”

The picture Arissa drew for her teacher’s Christmas card:...

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:10:16 -0500

The picture Arissa drew for her teacher’s Christmas card: “Mrs. Cooley and Arissa [as snowmen] in space.”

I heart EVERYTHING!

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:20:15 -0500

A: Ooo! A cement truck! I love cement trucks.

M: How come?

A: They’re so nice! They make roads…and sidewalks…and basements…and schools…

Pumpkin FAAAAAAAAAAAAAARM 2012!

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:40:10 -0400

Pumpkin FAAAAAAAAAAAAAARM 2012!

Arissa at approx. 15 months. Boo ya, Nana.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:11:25 -0400

Arissa at approx. 15 months. Boo ya, Nana.

I put a note on her snack, so she put a note on my purse (which...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:34:53 -0400

I put a note on her snack, so she put a note on my purse (which is now on my computer at work).

A: Remember when Haiku pooped on my head? M: Haha, yeah… Why? A: [somberly] That was...

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:29:25 -0400

A: Remember when Haiku pooped on my head?

M: Haha, yeah… Why?

A: [somberly] That was inappropriate.

3 years of this.

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:12:13 -0400

3 years of this.

On when I grow up. (Also Ryan Gosling.)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:51:29 -0400

A: What do you want to be when you grow up, Mommy?

M: You know what I do, remember? What do you think I do for my job?

A: Drive.

"Take us home, car."

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:47:56 -0400

“Take us home, car.”

- By the time she’s driving, this is how cars will work anyway.

Last Fling 2012. Ferris wheel and all.

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:44:25 -0400

Last Fling 2012. Ferris wheel and all.

Kiddo volunteered to sit with a sobbing kindergartener on the bus this morning. So proud of her.

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:28:11 -0400

Kiddo volunteered to sit with a sobbing kindergartener on the bus this morning. So proud of her.

"Is that a Cerberus?"

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:31:02 -0400

“Is that a Cerberus?”

- It was.

Apparently she’s dabbling in Greek mythology now.

1st Grade

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:32:41 -0400

1st Grade

the morning ride

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:44:10 -0400

Arissa’s going to be taking the bus to school starting tomorrow morning. It’ll be the first time in 6 years that I won’t start my commute with her in the back seat. I’m going to miss her sweet sleepy face and all of the little questions and quiet singing that gave me a happy beginning to every day.