The day that changed my life forever,

or maybe it was only 10 days, but it felt like forever. I lost my cell phone. It wasn't uncommon for me to do so lately, as my pregnant brain is at half power at best. And since I never found it, I suspect there were some little boys who could have had something to do with it. Anyways, I was due for an upgrade and was planning on the new iphone 5, so I decided to wait it out phoneless. The first few days were hard, but then it was kinda nice. It was such a sense of freedom, I can't believe how much we depend our our cell phones. Sadly, I lost whatever pictures and videos were on there...including a visit from my brother, parents (my dad's birthday) and other numerous things. I know we've had house guests the majority of the past month, but I can't seem to remember many details. Serious pregnant brain over here. Most recently we had a fun visit from Grandpa George and Kent and Natalie. I did have a phone for most of that...but alas no pics. So here are a few from the past week!

Possible culprits?? This was the day I lost my phone...and no this is not a three seater.

As of late, Riley likes to eat his meals under the table.

Desperately needing a haircut.

What I look like these days.

First pumpkin patch of the season.

Hot and sweaty!

I think I put off haircuts because every time it's cut he looks so much older. If I don't cut it he stays my baby longer :(

Besides that, I'm due with a baby here in a week or so...so stay tuned!

Riley boys first day of school

After much debate, we decided to send Riley to "school" this fall. I try to keep him entertained and provide lots of activities, but this is one busy kid! I've felt for a long time he needs more social interaction...so here we are. I told myself if it was ever not fun or he cried we were done. I definitely wasn't forcing him, but wanted him to have more opportunities to play with and interact with kids his age. He goes two mornings a week for 3 hours and he seems to really enjoy it and although I NEVER wanted it to be about me, those few hours to myself have been quite refreshing. I miss him like crazy while he's gone. Craig's really worried about what's going to happen when he tries to leave for college. I'm sure he'll just want to stay at a local community college. 

 The best part is his best buddies/cousins go with him! He and Gavin are in a class together and love it.

And a few tidbits of cuteness from him....
He voluntarily, out of the blue, said he loved me for the first time today! I know, a little delayed right?? He tells me he misses me many times a day, and we've always assumed that's kinda what he meant, but it was so sweet to hear the right words today!

Earlier today I responded "small" to a question Craig asked and Riley chipped in, "You're not small Momma! You're bigger." Then he hugged me and rubbed my back and said, "But you're so cute. Just like Mia." (Mia's our cat...who is not known for her slim figure.)

It's such a fun age because he cracks me up daily with the funny things he says. I wish I had a pause button because I know someday I'm going to long for these days!