Endicott Park

Today the kids and I headed out on an adventure!! We met up with a few mama’s and their babes at Endicott Park in Danvers SO fun so easy to get to. Definitely adding it to our list of our favorite things to do.

It was nice just to breath in the fresh air and watch the kids play. Briefly (too briefly) to catch up with mama friends which is difficult when we all have a handful of kids in the 3 and under crowd.

It was a bit windy, but not bad.

After the park and some snacks we went off in search of the animals!

We say horses, pigs, chickens, sheep and a goat!

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girl

Three years ago today, Miss Kathryn Marie Murphy entered this wonderful world at 1:47 pm with a sweet cry and a tuft of dirty blonde hair. On this day, Katy made me a mom.  I can honestly say that this was the BEST day of my life, a day I waited so very long for, and a day I will never forget.   I can’t remember what we did last week, but I can give you a play by play of Katy’s delivery.  It was a day filled with many emotions, and was most certainly unforgettable.

Since day one Katy has been a strong and amazing human being.  She has has made every. single. day. wonderful.  She is a joy to be around, and has a smile that lights up any room she is in.  I can not imagine a more kind and caring little girl.  

To say that Katy has been through a lot (medically) is a major understatement.  She has been through more than any child  should ever have to endure, and unfortunately has a long road ahead of her.  I am amazed at how well she handles her many doctors appointments, procedures, and daily medicine.   On my worst day, I think of Kate and how she handles all of this with such grace and I am reminded that if she can do this, so can I. 

All About Kate at 3 years old:

Weight: 23 pounds!!! Yup we have gained 3 pounds since June!

Height:  I’ll have to get back to you once she has her wellness visit, but judging from all her shirts which are turning into belly shirts, I’d say she sprouted up a bit.

Favorite Color:  Pink ( purple is a close second)

Favorite Store: Target

Favorite Restaurant: Outback

Favorite Toy: Minnie Mouse

Favorite Book:  Pinkalicious

Favorite Food: BBQ Chips

Katy,

I love you to the moon and back.    I love watching you love life.  I love your sweet voice, and having” I love you more”  wars.  I love how much you are a Daddy’s girl.  I love how caring you are towards your “baby” Patrick.  I love that you love to sing, and color and play.  I love that you love to be a girly girl. I love you to the moon and back.  I am so thankful for you, and can’t imagine my world without you   I know that you are going to do great things in this world. 

Love,

Mommy

Thankful Day 8

Today I am thankful for my mama friends. I have connected and in some cases reconnected with a great group of mamas, that are non judgmental, kind, understanding, fun and just good people you want to spend time with.

Today I had the pleasure of meeting one of these ladies, for coffee (WITHOUT KIDS) a rare treat!

We sat and talked at Panera for over 2 hours.

It was good for my soul.