Sharing the Spotlight

I found this picture just now as I was looking through about a month's worth of unposted/unblogged/unused pictures. This picture symbolizes one of the major reasons Addie is in preschool two days a week - so that Jack can get some attention. There are other reasons that concern her own well being, but Jack needs some time.



What is this, you ask? Upon seeing me try to take a picture of Jack, Addie generally rushes in front of the camera. This time, I caught it. The result: Addie's head on Jack's body.

She comes by it naturally, of course. I mean, how does a child see themselves correctly when you spend the entire morning talking about and getting ready for a one hour ballet/tap class? Poor Jack was practically falling asleep as he walked circles around me packing things up to go. Naturally, all of this craziness had to include a photograph to document.

Me: Addie, let me take your picture.

Jack: Maaaaaaaah!

Me: Okay, you can strike a pose if you want, but you have to stop moving. Be still, but look like you're dancing (are these words REALLY coming out of my mouth??).

Jack is now stopping to squat, place his face in the carpet, and sob a little.

Me: Okay, just sit down so I can get a non-fuzzy picture for Daddy.

Addie: *whimper*

Jack is at my feet, tugging on my shirt, rubbing his face on my leg.

Me: SMILE like you're happy!!!!

Last but not least, our fearless leader (a.k.a. Berg) started his first job today. Yes folks, my husband entered the workforce today. He will officially be working for pay ABOVE the minimum legal hourly wage. AND - get this - he can see the building he works in as he gets out of his car. At the same time I mean. No bus. No long, long walk uphill both ways in -30 F temperatures wearing thermals, 2 pair of scrubs, and ski pants. Happy day!

Two Threes!!

Anthony is 33 today, or in Addiespeak he's "two threes."

Here he is at the ripe old age of 1. No resemblance to Jack whatsoever, huh?



We've already celebrated this most honored day with some delicious Sprinkles cupcakes. Later tonight we'll go enjoy some Korean food thanks to babysitters Grandpa and Sharon.

I should document here that for the great accomplishment of turning 33, Anthony will be receiving his very own recliner. Yes, that's what I said. Last year I became the proud owner of a minivan. This year Anthony is getting his very own recliner. Next year, maybe a muumuu and jumpsuit combo? Alas, one of the most hideous of all interior design accomplishments will soon be entering our home. That said, it is one of the nicest recliners I've ever seen (once the request was made Serena and I searched high and low!) and if Thomasville ever gets around to delivering it I will take a picture and post it. Soon this 33 year old can "take a nap and/or read while the children are playing around him in the living room." See the quotation marks? His words. Not mine.

Happy Birthday Berg!!! We love you. (Really, we do. You got a recliner!!!)

Healthy Choice

Addie: Daddy where is Mommy?

Anthony: She went running. Do you think you're ready to start running with Mommy?

Addie: Hmmm, I think I need to start eating my vegetables first.

Baby Girl

Three years ago today I had my baby girl in my arms for the first time. Adeline Park Berg. What a day! I feel so blessed to be a mother.


This little girl makes our life so fun!



Some of Addie's current favorites:
Strawberries
Pickles & Olives
Riding her bicycle
Dress-up
Jewelry
Curious George
Cousins
Baths without washing her hair (she asks EVERY night!)
Dates with Mom or Dad
Dresses (just this week she asked me if the guy working at the grocery store liked her dress)
Chapstick
Washing her hands "with her new pink soap in her new bathroom in her new house"