Are we 5 yet?

I have been asked this question for weeks, "when are we going to be 5". Maeve and Liam were so excited to turn 5, the excitement in them would melt your heart. They both woke up this morning and measured themselves against the growth chart and asked if they grew taller!! Funny how kids minds work. We kept telling them they were getting bigger by becoming 5 years old and they assummed that meant taller!

We woke up today and had a special breakfast of pancakes and bacon ( daddy usually makes the bigger breakfasts around here but mommy made mickey mouse pancaked which were a huge hit)  They were shipped off to school and on the ride we took a little video....

School was a great day. We arrived to Sarah giving them balloons, a crown was made at school and hoodsies were enjoyed by all.

This afternoon we chilled out as a family and they opened their presents. We gave them itouches and they LOVE them. They look like teenagers listening to their music. Liam was loving U2, especially Numb which made Karl happy. Maeve was bopping along singing too.

 Tonight we had a family BBQ at St Peter. Liam had a blast being independent and playing with his friends and Maeve just wanted to be by my side, a tired BIG 5 year old.

Happy Happy Birthday to our Miracle Babies. Mommy was sad today and can't believe her babies are now 5. I will always be happy on this day, but will never forgot how you entered this world and how you spent the first 2.5 months of your lives in the NICU. You were both so strong and battled every single day and you have grown into smart, beautiful, funny,  kind, loveable children.

Maeve-you are sweet, beautiful and a Mommy's Girl. You love your Mama and would be my side-kick all day long. You love your friends, school, your teachers Mrs Walsh and Ms Tia and the independence from your brother. You have started gymnastics and are playing soccer, but need to realize you can run as fast as everyone else and still be great. You shine when you love something and get nervous to try new things, but once you do you are so proud of yourself. You still remain a happy, smiley child who likes routine, to follow the rules and to have fun! Your favorite thing to do is to color and play at the park with your friends. You are enjoying writing all the letters and numbers at school and love all the songs and music and come home singing them. You love to learn and love to tell me everyday what you learned at school. I can't wait to see what this year will bring.

Liam-You are my fire. You are so sweet, yet so feisty. You like to have your way all the time, but can compromise when needed. You are hilarious and have a huge personality. You are smart, inquisitive and like to ask many many questions all day long. You love school, your friends and teachers and love to play with everyone--you gravitate towards the friend who wants to play the same thing as you. You are learning to share more and are learning that the world doesn't revolve around you--its a hard thing to learn but you'll get there. You love your Mom and Dad, but are a daddy's boy. You look just like Daddy, but have Mommy's fire. I can't wait t see what this year brings....hopefully a loose tooth like your sister, who really is your best friend. You adore one another.

I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!!

Love,
Mommy