A smashing success

The birthday party has passed and it couldn't have gone any better. For realzies. We had a huge turn-out! The idea of nobody showing often jumps into your head...so we were thankful that so many took the time and effort to make it for our little dudes. Everyone was absolutely great and I think a good time was had by all. Kale and Mack are lucky to have such wonderful family and friends that love them so much. Keith and I actually felt prepared and having a coordinator there, I think, made the biggest difference. Someone to guide us along the way and help make Kale feel super special. The Discovery guide, which is what the person who helps is called, kept her eye on Kale better than I did. When I couldn't find Kale, I'd just have to locate her and there he'd be. I wonder if she can be hired for outings to the mall? Highly unlikely.

Wow, now that the boys party is over it feels like Summer is just around the corner. I signed Kale up for a 2 week summer session at the church where he'll be attending pre-school in the Fall. I figured it would be a nice introduction. It's only for 4 days, but it's theme is "We all scream for ice cream". I don't know how it could go wrong. I also want to sign him up for swim lessons, but with Mack in tow, not too sure how we'll work that out.

Kale and Mack are playing more and more. It's so great listening to the two of them cracking up when they chase each other. Kale has really been growing up these past few months by being a great big brother and helping me out so much. You can find him shaking Mack's highchair and making the "shh, shh, shh" noise to quiet him down while I prepare lunch. He also entertains Mack in the backseat when he starts to get fussy. He still tries to keep Mack from making a mess of whatever he's playing with, but I'd be frustrated too. All in good time.

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Tomorrow is Kale's birthday and it's been such a wonderful 3 years with him. I am so thankful that he was given the opportunity to form a relationship with my Grandfather. My Grandfather loved him so much. And, if and when, my Grandfather had to repremand him, Kale would come to me crying feeling ashamed. He knew he had disappointed my Grandfather and that was all he could bear. No one can hold Kale up as high as my Popo. I know that in my heart and that's what breaks my heart. But knowing that he's there to be with Kale whenever and wherever gives me peace. Kale already has two angels watching over him, Grandpa Tony and Popo. I hope they've met and talk about how great these boys are. I know they would have wanted to be here with them, but God had other plans.