Richie's 5th Birthday

Today is Richie's birthday. It seems to be the coldest, windiest day of the winter too. Took him to get his birthday pics done then shopped around the mall and had lunch at Friendly's. He does very well with pictures which makes it easier! Waiting for Daddy to come home then we'll take him to Boulder Creek. He had a very good day. He really is a good kid.

My Future "sportsters"

"WHOA" ..after him throwing the football lol

The Big Apple at Christmastime

Scott and I took the kids to the city yesterday. Was cold, but we enjoyed it. Went to see the Macy's windows and the tree of course..went to a restaurant next to the tree, City Lobster. We were lucky enough to be seated right away. We did alot of walking so I didn't care where we went. It was very nice and of course City prices-$150. Then we took a bike cab to FAO, kids played on the "BIG" floor piano. That is a fun toy store. I lost a few pictures from my camera..the kids on the piano and next to the "Lego Spongebob" and Lego R2D2 and CP3O. I was PISSED lol. It was a big day of "firsts" for Richie. It was nice :)

Growing up

I miss his hair lol

Tired

I cannot wait till bedtime. Waiting for Ashlee to finish watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Richie is watching The Bad News Bears, breaking training lol.

I didn't sleep too well last night. My eyes are slits. Christmas is coming and fast it seems. Every year it seems to come faster. I'm sure it's society just rushing everything and making you panic. Sunday we are taking the train to the city and doing the windows and see the tree. Hoping all goes well. Have to get to the mall w/ the kids for a Santa Pic.

Goodbyes are never easy

I was in Farmingdale today and of course had to pass my Mom's again. I drove past Friday night around midnight and the lights were on and I seen men standing in the living room. My old room was lit and the dumpster had the downstairs panaling sticking out. Today when I passed ( 3 times )I noticed some more changes. The front door was propped open and I seen them ripping up the carpet on the stairs and the walls seemed to be stripped. The road is so busy even with the 3 times passing I couldn't see how the kitchen ( right at the top of the stairs) looked. It is painful, why do i even do this. But how could you not? Curiosity kills the cat. It could be good though, helps me to get out some emotions. Crying is cleansing. It makes me sad though and makes me miss mom even more. Call me crazy but I am thinking about going Trick or Treating there w/ the kids next Halloween. I wonder if that "smell" will be gone and what it would look like inside. I am going to go park across the street with binoculars 1 night too lol. Nuts I know.