The Mooney Clan

There he is - our little kindergarten student. Caden was very excited to start school today. I had been weepy thinking about it for the last few days but today was just exciting and fun for all of us. He is so social and happy to be going to school. When we got there this morning he ran off and played in the playground. He knows no one but he didn't let that bother him. He had no problem letting me leave (if he even noticed) and was actually upset this morning when we didn't let him ride the bus to school. I thought that was pretty funny. I just feel so pleased for him and love the idea of getting him off to school in the mornings and that he will be learning so much and just thriving in that environment. It's a new phase of life and I think it is just wonderful! As I write this Caden is learning all about his new classroom and meeting his teacher and his classmates. He gets to ride the bus home so I'll see him in a bit. Can't wait to hear about his f...

Sleep is still such a treasured thing. I was naive enough to believe that by the time the kids were almost 3 they'd be sleeping well. It's not bad. Not like babies, obviously, but there's still something with at least one of them every night. If not that - it's that they are still up really early all the time. They don't even nap that often anymore and that doesn't really give us any longer at night. It's really on my mind today because Liam was up repeatedly last night between 1:15 and 3:00. After that I couldn't sleep - expecting to hear from him again. I have tried over and over to accept my fate with this deprived sleep thing. I try to go to bed early and be glad to be up early since I can get so much done. Blah, Blah, Blah. I fantasize about sleeping. Isn't that ridiculous? Oh well. I was so tired last night I fell asleep at 845. I know it is probably normal for some but will it always be this way? Have I sacrificed sleep to have children? Does ...

Just for fun I weighed and measured the little kids today. Liam is under the third percentile for height (33.5in) and weight(24.5lbs). Evan is 50-75th for weight(28.2lbs) and 25-50th for height (37in). Dylan is in the same percentile as Evan for both. His weight is 30lbs and height is 37in. I just never do that anymore now that they are older and I was curious. I wish Liam would get a bit bigger but he seems healthy enough!

Here are a bunch of pictures of all the fun we've been having this July. I love this age (the boys are 2 1/2 and Caden is 5) and summer is the best - we've been loving it. Canada Day at Wascana Park: Evan Evan on the bouncy slide I had to go up and get these two down. They weren't scared just didn't want to be done. Goofy Liam A weekend in Estevan (Justin was at home installing our kitchen floor). We played at this park with Adam and Trinda, their kids and grandma and grandpa Jocelyn. It was a gorgeous day. After this park we decided to head over to the spray park they have there. Zack Jaiden helping Dylan aim the water gun Adam and Trinda Gabby and Grandpa We've also had a lot of fun at home in our own backyard. In the pool, with the sprinklers and with the slip and slide. And what you don't see here are all the yummy freezies and ice cream treats and slurpees that we've been enjoying! we've had lots of friends over too. Crystal and Luca are in t...

This past weekend I was able to get out of town for a day. Justin arranged for me to have a night away. Heather and I just went to Moose Jaw and had leisurely meals, sat in the hot tub, read magazines, shopped the little shops (there is a lot of stuff to try not to buy there) - it was lovely. I didn't go home til the kids were in bed. That means I had two nights and a whole day off. My husband is fantastic and my friends are equally so. My kids missed me which was nice. They were so excited when they woke up the next day and I was home. Evan actually saw me the night I got home. Justin and I were chatting about our weekends. It was about 930 or 10 maybe and Evan walked out of his room (our kids never do that), came to see me and then went back to bed. It was very sweet. The kids and I are really enjoying the summer weather. This year I am finding it easier to take them out in the van or to the spray park. I still won't do that by myself unless it's just to Walmart or someth...

It's Justin's birthday today. He is such a great guy - great husband - great father. Here's your chance to send him a little note on his birthday (even if he is wearing his Stampeders jersey today). Just put something in the comments and I'll make sure he gets it. Love you Justin! Have a great day!

Our fabulous first born boy graduated from preschool today. They had a really nice afternoon for them. After singing a few songs for the parents they were given their certificates and the teachers appreciated each child individually. Caden's was "Caden!.... What a lot of energy and excitement you bring to the classroom! We always had an awesome time when you were here - your stories, acting, show and tell and construction projects all tell about the great ideas you have. And your imagination is so neat - whether you were being a super hero, a dragon, or another type of animal. Thank you for being a good listener and a good example to the boys and girls around you. You are a kind friend and include others. " Then the kids told what they wanted to be when they grew up. While his classmates listed being moms, a dad, a teacher and a swimming teacher, Caden said he wanted to be a firefighter spaceman' - LOVE it! He appeared to have endeared himself to alot of the girls in ...