Nine Years Ago Today I gave birth to my first son, Zebra (Okay, I really didn't name him Zebra, but in case you didn't read my previous post, I decided to give my kids animal names in lieu of using their initials).  I was ten days late and READY to have that baby! 

Where did the years go?

This morning we went to see Cinderella at our local children's theater.  It was their first showing, a dress rehearsal, if you will.  It was fun and well done and included audience participation.  Kinkajou and Jaguar (my 2 1/2 year old twins) were a bit of a challenge during the play.  Not too difficult until the end when they both decided they wanted to sit by themselves on my lap.  Next, we went to the library where I picked up a book for Ibus and Gazelle to read next week and a book on Web Design for me.  Then we went to the drug store to pick up a long awaited birthday gift for Ibus that was on hold (long story since his birthday was in August).  Finally, we went to the grocery store to get ice cream for Zebra's birthday party.  After doing all that, I realized why I'm glad that my kids aren't enrolled in the alternative homeschool program that they were in last year.  It is exhausting running around with the toddlers. 

This evening we had a few friends over for a birthday party for Zebra.  They had pizza and cake and ice cream and a great time.  Kinkajou wanted that cake at dinner.  She kept saying, "Birthday Cake" over and over.  After dinner (before cake) I heard her in the kitchen saying it again.  I went into the kitchen and found her licking her hand and there were little finger marks in the cake!