The boys got me this insane balloon that sings. That was the best. It’s a gift that just keeps on giving…like this morning at around 6 am.

Jason bought me roses and took me out to a surprise brunch. He also let me go wild in Williams-Sonoma. I love those days! He holds the baby on his shoulders and stands out of the way, and just watches me shop. Then he steps up to the counter and pays for it all. Could there be anything better in the whole world?

It was a great weekend, to say the least. We had a lot of fun, mostly dancing around to my ginormous singing balloon. Hope you all had a great Mom’s Day…now, it’s Monday…and back to Kid’s Day. Isn’t it always? :)

So I lied. It’s not wordless…he is TOTALLY flipping me off in the second picture!

This is my favorite new picture of Squid. His eyes look so expressive, which they always are. I just love the way this photo turned out. It’s perfect. It’s so my boy!

Spring in S.F. is perfect. The calla lilies start to shoot up and the weather is beautiful. Today it was sunny at 7 a.m.

Squid cried out at around 5:30 (way too early), so I grabbed him and brought him into bed with us. He went right back to sleep, pushing me all the way to the edge of the bed. I might as well have gotten up; I didn’t get much sleep after that.

Then, at 7, when the sun came barreling through the window, Squid was up, demanding, “Kai-goo!”

I know I’m going to be tired today, but it was totally worth it, having Squid rest his head on my shoulder and snuggle right up to me. Plus, it’s a gorgeous day and we’ve got our date to look forward to. ;)

Oh, God. Is it possible to be this much in love and still be living?

Please, someone tell me it’s normal for your heart to actually want to break?

Today marks the five-year anniversary of the day Jason and I met. We won’t celebrate today; we usually just clump our anniversary and V-Day all into one love fest that extends through the weekend. TMI, right? Yeah.

I’m so excited, actually, because we are having a real date ON VALENTINE’S DAY! Not the day after or the day after that (as we usually do, due to scheduling), but ON VALENTINE’S DAY! Our friends are sitting for us. YES! I’m so excited. I already said that. Oh, well. I am!

This morning Squid came into bed with me and lied down on my pillow.

“Mommy!”

“Hi Booboo.”

He caught on to my quiet whisper and lowered his voice. “Mommy.”

“Hi Booboo.”

“Mommy.”

He went on and on, repeating the words I was saying to him, and vice versa.

“Elmo.”

“Elmo!”

“Caillou.”

“Caigoo!”

“Have a nice day!”

“Haba Nipe Dai!”

I am aware of my overwhelming love for my little boy at all times of the day, but there are those moments that just bring it even more into focus. There is no one I’d rather have pillow talk with! I just hope tomorrow starts off the same way!

Happy Birthday, Grandpa. You know what? I had to convince you I didn’t want sugar or jelly or honey or bananas or raisins in my omelet. “Plain?” You couldn’t quite wrap your head around “plain.” But when all is said and done, I would give anything to have one of your outrageous omelets today. I miss you. Always.