I wear my sunglasses at night...

 Court and I had a date last night..

At the ballpark..

Our church had an event to support our youth group so we went..

And Nana is in town to watch the kiddos..

I made sure to wear my sunglasses..

which was a smart move..

(note the ominous skies in the 2nd picture)

Also note that the mascot is a Fisher cat..

Fisher cats are vicious little animals..

That I wouldn't want to come in contact with in real life..

But dress someone up in a 7 foot costume..

and I will gladly take my picture with him..

hmm. weird.

Anyways..

Shockingly the game got canceled..

But because Court and I were kid less...

we decided to make the most out of it..

So we went to a movie too..

(note I am still wearing my sunglasses, at this point the rain at matted them to my head..nice)

So the night was wonderful..

Between the ballpark and the movies I had

cotton candy, nachos and popcorn..

Did that make you sick a little?

Sorry.

Remember....

Dear Court,
I love you.. I love how gracious and forgiving you are.
I love how if I did something.. like say accidentally drilled a hole in the wall.. you would say "That's OK sweetie I love you, and here is a Mocha Frappe that I picked you up on the way home.. just because I love you." or something to that effect.
What a guy you are..

Love,
Your loving wife

P.S.
Maybe you could just stay out of the guest room for a little while... like until I have time to go to home depot and get plaster..
P.P.S
and even though I am being silly in this post you really are an amazing husband.. for realz

Late nights, early mornings

My children don't sleep.

Really.

Well I guess they do sleep.

Just not all at the same time.

Which means Court and I are tired always.

Really

Court gets up with them more than me because he is the bombsauce.

And also because in the middle of the night..

 I can't make it out of  our room without seriously injuring myself.

So usually we go to bed at a decent hour..

Yesterday we didn't..

We stayed up I made him watch some youtube of my favorite music..

He learned some Maroon 5 on the guitar..

We both said that we were making a mistake staying up late..

And then we continued to listen to more music..

Because well, we weren't making the smart choices..

We finally went to bed after 1..

And even though when we go to bed at 10, 

Jack usually wakes up at 11..

He didn't wake up to 1:30..

Shake my head..

sidenote: SMH is one of only abbreviations that doesn't make me RME when people use it on fb,

 I like that expression, however I have to say it in a weird little voice,

 because I am..well..weird..

 I have rather strong feelings about internet language

My husband..

I love him..

I love that he will endure a few hours of listening to my very random taste in music..

That he plays me songs on the guitar..

(two songs he played last night were songs that he wrote me for our wedding)

I love that in the morning after a tiring night..

He brings me iced coffee..

because he knows me and knows that a caffeinated Momma is much better than a Momma so tired she can barely function..

and by barely function I mean MOVE..

A little Fu Manchu For You..

June 15th was a joyous occasion..

The Bruin's won the Stanley Cup..

And while that was wonderful on it's own..

I had another reason to celebrate..

The Stanley Cup was over..

Which means the Bruin's Beard my husband had been rocking was over too..

w00t.

We had to wait until the Bruin's parade..

for him to shave the beard..

because obviously they are strict rules when it comes to such matters..

And then we had to wait until I could take pictures detailing the experience..

Obviously..

So that means today was the big day..

There are lots of things you can say about this video..

One being I have too much time on my hands..

please don't say that though..

One reason I am excited about him getting rid of his B's beard 

Is because when he says B's beard,

I have to say B's beard beats Battle Star gallactica...

I literally have to say it..

And I am tired of saying it.

OK one last time..

B's beard beats Battle Star Galactica..

and Bears beat beets..

I would offer a fun prize for whoever could tell me what show that is from..

But if  making videos about beards is what I do for fun..

I wouldn't trust my definition of fun prize..

So it would just be best to stop typing.

Day 21: letter to Court

Dear Court,

Sometimes I don't act the way I should.. Words fly out of my mouth that don't lift you up the way they should... Sometimes I speak before thinking.. and sometimes I over think before I speak.. both can be destructive.

But you are always quick to forgive me, you always quick to encourage me. You are the most encouraging person I have ever meet. And for every one time you correct me, you have spoken a 100 words of encouragement to me.. (Yes I am aware I have overused the word encourage)

I love you, and if you didn't know this already.. You are BY FAR my favorite.

Love you,

Kara

Day 5: someone who made my heart come alive today..

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Dear Court,

You are amazing everyday of the year.. but today you are totally Reaganing*..

Fixed the DVD player

The coffee maker..

The Cat's litter box..

All before 9:00

You are awesome..

Plus the cabinet is stocked with my favorite treats that you got me when you went grocery shopping...

So every time I open the cupboard

and see those little Debbie snacks,

I will smile thinking of how lucky I am to have you..

(and I will also think: if I don't lay off the little Debbie snacks I will never get rid of the belly that Ari still rubs and says "hello baby Hercules".. there is not a baby in there anymore, child...)

Love,

Your wife

*Reaganing :A continual streak of perfection. Similar to a 'no hitter' in baseball however with a more broad application that refers to a series of non-related events. Named after the 40Th President of the USA Ronald Reagan.

I have been Reaganing this whole day. Every single thing I have done has been completed perfectly and then some.

source:URBAN Dictionary...from "30 Rock"

For the mothers....

I haven't had time today to write a real blog..

so until I am able to write one..

I decided not to keep my fans waiting..

(And by fans, I mean my mother and Court's mother)

And what does every mother want to see..

besides

happiness for their children..

and world peace?

To see their son

in a suit...

He wears a suit only about 3 times a year..

so this picture is like gold...

The cure for hurt feelings

Court mentioned the other week that I was the "anti pregnant woman"

meaning with this baby I have been really not emotional..

I have been level headed and not prone to crying..

Ha..

He spoke to soon.

These last few weeks I have made up for the calmness..

By crying at the drop of a hat.

Court teased me the other day.

Instead of teasing back or making some sarcastic comment..

I burst into tears.

Since I haven't cried in a long time this caught EVERYONE off guard.

Including Gibson who was very upset that I was crying..

We were on our way to ice cream but I was a mess and said I would stay in the car to collect myself.

The above picture is what Court brought me back..

It was a brownie sundae and it was delicious.

Gibson said "Brownies make feelings better"

(Court had told him that Daddy had hurt Mommy's feelings)

Gibson is very wise for a 3 year old..

And Daddy is very patient and wise for a 27 year old...

Thank you Court for taking this change in my temperament in stride.

And thank you for being the kind of husband to get me a brownie sundae when I am crying for no reason..

Instead of saying "You are crying for no reason get a grip."
Even though we all know, I really do need to get a grip.

The only problem I have with you is you are too nice and haven't hurt my feelings in awhile..

which means I haven't had a feel better brownie sundae in awhile either..

Oh well no one is perfect.

Nesting

One night Court and I were talking...

OK Court was talking and I was having a minor meltdown..

(minor is an understatement, but its my blog I will give myself a little grace)

about all that needed to get done before the baby got here...

This little meltdown went from setting up the bassinet to painting the kitchen..

Because we all know that the health and well being of the baby depends on the color of the kitchen...

But as I was listing about a 100 necessary things that needed to be done..

Court reminded me, as he often does, that all the baby needs is love, food and diapers.

Sigh

I was not in the mood for that and blamed his comment on him just not understanding...

The next morning I got my email from fit pregnancy..

It talked about nesting and I read on eagerly expecting some validation for my need to scrub the toilet with a toothbrush..

(and after the conversation the night before you better believe it was Court's toothbrush I planned on using)

When I read this:

Hello, Kara. You may be driving yourself-not to mention your mate- crazy making sure that your house is spit shined and the nursery is fit for a king (or queen).Keep this is perspective: all you really need is a car seat, a place for the baby to sleep, diapers and some basic clothes.

Sigh

And because in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy you are completely reasonable and listen to logic this is what happened:

1. I thought: Court hacked into the fit pregnancy website and posted that. Nah...

2. Then I decided: the author was a man

3. Then rather smugly I thought:Ha Court forgets to mention in his little list about "love, diapers and food" that we need a bed and car seat..

4. Then came the freak out moment: we DON'T have an infant car seat.

5. Then came me screaming

"COURT! WE DON'T HAVE A CAR SEAT. WHAT IF THE BABY COMES EARLY! THEY WON'T EVEN LET US TAKE THE BABY HOME WITHOUT ONE! WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE OUR NEWBORN BABY AT THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE WE WERE UNPREPARED FOR THE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT KIND OF PARENTS ARE WE!!!!!! etc...etc

I have no idea what they are talking about..

driving your mate crazy..

I am completely reasonable.

Subtle is my middle name

Dear Court,

Remember last weekend? What an absolute blast we had at Old Orchard Beach? Remember how much the kids loved it? Do you remember the delicious poutine that I have been craving ALL week long?

It's the weekend again. Just thought I would remind you. Hmm.. looks like it will be a nice one too.

What is something fun to do on the weekend, when it's nice out?

Hmm... thats a tough one.

Love you,

your wife who you love very much and don't mind driving a hour and 15 minutes for.

Happy Weekend!

True motive

We went to Old Orchard Beach last weekend..

I would like to tell you the sole reason was to spend time with my lovely fam,

I would like to tell you that,

But lets be honest..

It had to do with the deliciousness that I am holding in the picture..

A poutine..

My friend told me that they had them there..

I may have mentioned it to Court..

And voila

because I have the best husband..

we took and hour and 15 minute ride for a pregnancy craving.

( Court, this is starting to make up for the time you didn't drive 7 hours to Rochester to get me a garbage plate during my first pregnancy)

(key word starting)

Little man

This little man in the middle..
holds the door open for me...
gives up his seat if I don't have one...
"helps" me up the stairs...
(as much as a 3 year old can help a pregnant woman up a huge flight of stairs)
Takes care of his little sister Aria...
He is learning to be a little gentleman...

I wish that I could take partial credit for it..
but alas it has all to do with the man on the right..
He learned it from watching Daddy...

So to borrow a line from Beyonce..
All the single ladies...
All the single ladies...
If you want to pick a good father for your kids...
pick a good man...
(sorry you will have to settle for good because I got the best)

{picture stolen of mother in laws facebook, because you guessed it my camera was dead that day}

Toy Story

We took Gibby and Ari to their first movie.

Actually it was Daddy's idea to take us all for a family date night..

It was on a worknight and I think even though Gibson and Aria didn't fully appreciate going out on a school night, they still were super excited.

We accidently saw it in 3d, which I was a little worried about. I was afraid that might push the first time movie going experience to the edge, but they did great.

Gibson bought the popcorn and soda. He ordered it himself and paid. Mind you he used Mommy's money card, and was quite upset when I took back said money card.

He probably wouldn't have been so upset if he realized the shocking lack of money on the money card.

The pictures are priceless and completely capture us.

I love my family..

And btw even though the highlights for me had nothing to do with the movie..

And everything to do with my family..

It was a great movie and I recommend it..

Warning: bring tissues..

Seriously.

Happy Fathers Day

I don't know if my kids realize how much they lucked out in the Daddy department.

They have a Daddy who loves them, spends tons of times with them, makes up the best bedtime stories (Super Gibby Gibby Gum drops and Princess Aria Belly).

That being said I don't think I realize how much I lucked out in the husband department. I think the 4 of us (Gibson, Aria, Hercules and me) are pretty blessed and we should completely spoil the best Daddy in the world today.

Love you Court!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to my best friend!

I love you Courtland Daniel..

This one is for the Courtster

Dear Court,

I love you..

You are the love of my life..

And that will mean more when we are 60..

Thank you for coming home..

Did I mention I love you?

Well I do.

Love,

The Wifey

sidenote: I was trying out some nicknames Courtster, not sure how that will go over but you gotta give me an A for effort.

3 is the new 30..

Lately, Gibson has become persistent that he is old enough to have a job..

I don't know if its because Court and I make having a job seem so glamorous,

Or he wants some money to buy all the toys he wants...

Whatever the reason,

This line of thought has produced many funny conversations between Gibson and Court..

Usually it goes like this..

Gibson: I need a job..

Court: You aren't old enough yet..

Gibson: I big enough, I 3.

Court: You can't even write your name. How are you going to fill out applications?

Gibson: Mommy..

Then Court usually goes through his speech about how the job market is very competitive right now,

and Gibson would need all the advantages he could get.

Like for instance,

writing his name,

reading,

having a valid drivers license,

and being able to go poop on the potty.

By this time I am laughing so hard I am crying..

And Gibson is moved on to singing the theme song to "Dora the Explorer"

I love my family..

Please come home

Yes, that's a diaper on his head..

And yes, it has been one of those weeks where a diaper is going to be worn as a hat.

Actually, it was one of those weeks that anything would have been done to make everyone laugh instead of whine.

{I am completely including myself in that, I am a champion whiner}

The reason it was "one of those" weeks is because our favorite guy..

{They call him Daddy, I call him Court}

{Although when they really want his attention they call him Court too}

Was gone..

:(

But good news!

He is on his way back!

:)

We love you honey/daddy!

Great news!

Not only is there a Sonic's in New England.

Which by itself is AWESOME

BUT even awesomer

(yes, I know Mr. Spellcheck, that is not a word you can stop highlighting it)

My favorite person has a blog

He says some nice things about me there..

Smart dude.

Gotta love "love day"

We had a lovely Valentines weekend..

I got two Valentines dinners..

(which is awesome because I love food)

I got so much chocolate...

my cavity aches just thinking of it.

Had a 3 day weekend.

Awesome..

Spent the time with the best Valentines ever..

My little fam.

My husband went out of his way to make this year special..

Thanks babe.