Reece is almost 6

My baby is growing, and as he does so I am having a harder time remembering how he was when he was just born. While I remember everything that happened, I can't remember him anymore. Thank god we took about a million pictures, but still the time has flown by. Even harder to believe is how far he has come in his short little lifetime. From day one this kid has had a hard life but he seems to get through it with a smile on his face. My goal lately is to surround him and our family with only positive people, enough of the negativity. We don't need it and neither does my baby! He is a amazing little boy who loves tumbling and is getting ready to go to a Dance Academy in June. He is up beat most of the time and really likes to get a rise out of his dad! :) His verbal skills are awesome and if he doesn't get something (baseball) on the first try he definitely set his mind to it and accomplishes it the second time around. His attitude is just incredible and he has the personality to boot!

All in all, he is a lucky kid but we are the lucky parents who get to see him grow and expand himself on a daily basis. I feel truly blessed to have such a amazing son! I couldn't imagine life any other way. Here are a few old pics and a few new ones. He is now 40 lbs even and just short of 43 inches tall.

For Grandpa and Grandma in Minnesota

Not sure if we told you, but we took Reece ice skating last week. At first he liked it and all the cool thinks like skates with knives on them :) but then he tried it and found out it is a lot harder than it looks. Here are a few pics of Reece trying to skate and not being so successful, but at least he tried right?! I think he was more impressed that Scott skated so well. We miss you tons and can't wait to see you all for Christmas this year.

Life As We Know It!

Well, this has been a interesting last few months. Reece is in Kindergarten and doing well, he has his moments but I just chalk it up to being 5 years old. He has two little boys that are his friends and he has already asked to go over to one boys house! He asked me today if I could write down his phone number so his other friend could call...OY! I love him and I am so happy he is making friends, but what's not to love. He is amazing! The Director of the HOST after/before program at school stopped me today and told me how well Reece was doing and how much he has improved. He said he is a amazing and very entertaining little boy...??? Another teacher randomly walked up to me this afternoon and asked if I was Reece's mom. Of course, I proudly said yes!, she told me that she has never seen a little boy dance so well. I laughed out loud! He is my life, and I am glad to see that everyone is getting a chance to see him how I do.

Scott is in Hong Kong for two weeks, he left on 10/5 and won't be back until 10/19. No, it is not for work, it is for play. While I don't really mind him being gone and having fun, its Reece that minds. Every time Scott calls to Skype Reece, Reece ends up acting out the next day and gets a yellow at school. It is not easy telling your husband not to call, it's not fair but neither is it fair for me to punish my son for his feelings and the hurt he has. I feel bad for Reece and I try to compensate in every way I can, but let me tell you "I AM TIRED!" in more ways than one. I can't sleep when it's just me in the house, because I feel like I have to watch over my son in case anything may happen. And in general, tired. Tired of dealing with all these emotions, tired of taking care of things alone, tired of being so dang frustrated with my husband, tired of fighting about things he should already know and understand. I don't give up on things easy, but I also like everyone else have a breaking point. I want what everyone else in the world wants.... support, love, empathy. Isn't being married supposed to be about sharing and supporting each other...if so, what happened to mine? I am a married woman who 6-8 months out of the year is a single mom.

These are my feelings and thoughts, and you can't be wrong when you feel a certain way.

Here are a few recent pics of Reece (one of his bloody nose, which you will see why I fight so hard for him), his school pics are next week and I have ordered one for everyone who matters.

Love, Tanya

Happy Summer!

Reece is having a blast so far this summer! He has a new bike that he is adjusting to very well, and a new kids swimming pool in the back yard. He is the quintessencial Florida baby! :) Graduation is coming up quickly, June 7th @ 4:3opm to be exact and I can't wait to see my little boy get his Pre-K diploma. It has been a amazing time at Primrose (up until the last 4 months that is) and we are very thankful for all the wonderful teachers we have had through out the last 5 years. In August, it is onwards and upwards to Kindergarten and I am very nervous and anxious, more for Reece than myself. This is a big step in his life and also a very big school compared to what he has known the past 5 years. But I have every confidence that he will adapt as he has in the past, he is a amazing little boy!

Here's to hoping everyone has a great summer! Enjoy the pics.

Also, a Happy Birthday to my husband! He looks about 10 years younger than he actually is. Since your birthday is tomorrow and you are not here, Reece and I both wanted to say we love you and Happy Birthday!

Happy 5th Birthday Reece!

Here are a few pics from our vacation to Disneyworld and Animal Kingdom! As you can tell, he had a wonderful time with his dad and all the family. He is a wonderful child and I could not ask for anything better than Reece. His graduation is coming up on June 7th and he will be moving on to Kindergarten in August. Where has the time gone? He speaks so clearly now and can count high and has this INSANE personality that is just amazing! I love my Reecey to death and couldn't imagine life without him......

You will also see some pics of Ree and his new Yoshi backpack, this kid is a total gamer! He loves his Mario and his Wii, DS, etc. He has even taken over my IPAD! But this is what happens when you have a child in 2006, they grow up loving technology! Which I am glad for, couldn't imagine camping or doing anything too crazy!! He is perfect........for us.

Here we go.... AGAIN!

Well, looks like Ree is on his way BACK to surgery! Poor little squirt can't cut a break. One side of his nose is still having issues and the ENT wants to go back in and re-do it. Hoping this stops the nose bleeds for a while, the kid needs to heal already! Anyway, will post a update soon on when it is but more than likely this Friday. NOT going to be fun! Scott is in New York, so looks like it's all me. Booo! I am strong when someone else is weak, but leave me all alone to be the strong one and I struggle. Not sure how this will go, but keep your fingers crossed I don't cave like a baby! My heart is already hurting for him and it's not even close.....thank GOD for his kisses and hugs for those are the things I live for! Love my Reecey to piecey!

Go-Carts

Scott and Reece decided to go go-carting at Celebration Station today. The last time we took him in the go-cart, he kept slipping down and the harness almost choked him. :) I was a bit nervous but he actually did really well. One of the cars must have bumped them because Reece kept talking about it. He seemed to have a really good time!

Happy New Year to everyone, and here's to a wonderful and productive 2011!

We have some big plans coming up for Reece's 5th birthday in March, so I am really looking forward to that. But yet in the back of my mind I am really nervous, I don't want him to grow up.

Anyway, have a good weekend.
Tanya, Scott and Reece.