A Kudos to Nine

This cake is burnt, the other was picked in. 

The cream cheese did not make it to the fridge.

I pinched my finger and twisted my ankle.

Everyone is coughing; must we make a third cake?

No, this was not meant to rhyme...

After a crazy weekend, a Shout-out to my family is necessary today!

THANK YOU...

Dad: ...for making my life easier, doing errands, taking care of the rowdies at bed time, dealing with all of the things I don't like to do, being involved in all of the family stuff, helping with sick people, involving the children in projects, encouraging hard work and participation, giving hugs and support when people are down, listening and then helping with problem solving, being willing to let go AND hold on.

Bird:  ...for running to get pizza for the party, doing the birthday-girl's hair, searching for little plastic horses, being my errand-girl, getting your room packed up, keeping us entertained with stories and drama, driving Dad to his lunch meeting, offering to help during the cake meltdown and oh, so much more. How we'll miss you when you leave tomorrow for college!

Big-A:  ... for doing pick-up at the school, organizing the garage racks, detailing the Yukon, breaking up the quarrels, cutting the cantaloupe, including your brother in all your jobs, helping little people brush their teeth, being willing to try the oils, being the family driver, and keeping us laughing with funny jokes, stories and voices.

EE: ... for scrubbing the kitchen floor sooooo well, decorating for the birthday, making the cakes (even though it was a bust - not your fault!), willing to help without being asked to, going shopping and doing errands, supporting your sister with all the preparations, looking for shoes, supportive of better eating habits, and everything else that I haven't mentioned.

Bamzini: ... for shipping product, sweeping and rearranging the garage, assembling the bike, playing with the birthday girl while I made the cake, mowing the lawn, counting points, giving little sister kisses just because, setting goals and working towards them, emptying the trash can, creating fun times for the little people, and doing your part.

Shoemaker: ... for picking up apples, cleaning up the toys, being a trooper through this illness, cutting lettuce, helping with the cake, being the assistant bike-assembler, wiping pen and crayon off of the walls, doing your chores so quickly, being willing and excited to go to Scouts, reading, playing Go Fish with sister, and having a better attitude.

Little Mam:... for being so kind to your little sister by helping her open her presents, playing with her new toys, getting her dressed for the day, and helping her ride her new trike; for your desire to always help...make the frosting, decorate the cake, give ideas and encouragement, wrap the presents; for being a peacemaker, doing your school work, and always wanting a tuck-in.

Cheeks:... for giving such great hugs, kisses, and zerberts, cutting cucumbers, stirring anything, helping sister, always smiling, emptying the garbage cans, being patient, watching Diego even though you wanted to watch Sully, cleaning up your messes, listening the first time, making your bed and practicing your letters.

Miss May:... for saying please and thank you all the time, sleeping in, bringing us joy and being lovable, trying new things, snapping the beans, wanting to do the dishes, still putting your shoes on the wrong feet, singing songs over and over again, making me a better mom, apologizing, and loving life!

A Kudos to nine people that not only lighten my load, but bring me true joy and happiness!

Father's Day Program: June, 2011

More to Come...but until then, Stick-to-it!