Cookie Taster

So, I would like someone to remind me that I am a mother to a very tempermental child who does not appreciate being told no and given rules and boundaries. It's like I am an abused wife that keeps going back for more expecting different results. OK that might be a little extreme, but in my defense, Henry has developed an affliction for hitting his mama.

Over the weekend, I got the wild hair that Henry and I should go to Grandma's and make cookies for christmas. I'm all about starting traditions with my son that involve food and family. What's more to love than that combination. I apparantly forgot that I had given birth to godzilla child, and from the time we arrived to the time we left, Henry was in rare bear-like form. It's really the whining and hitting that get me. Seriously, kid, your mother is NOT a punching bag!

I did manage to capture a few sweet moments Henry had with his grandma. He LOVES this woman to pieces!

Note: After Henry put the dough in the pan, he ate the entire section of dough, raw! Gross, I know. He's OK and hasn't suffered any lasting damage...Oh wait, maybe that's why the godzilla, helicopter arms, whining brat still inherits my sweet little boys body.

Snow Video

The boys had an absolute blast outside today pushing snow around and riding on the snowmobile.

I don't know if life gets any more blissful than this. It has truely been a wonderful holiday season. Time with my mom and family and the boys at home doing what boys do best! I love it, and I love my boys.

Snow Fun

So it's cold, dark, dreary and your toddler has cabin fever. Mind you it's only December with the LONG winter months ahead. What do you do? Well, if you are a Schulte, you make your own fun! Henry and daddy can find fun in any weather especially winter, daddy's favorite time of year. Today they cleared snow, played with Lucy, ATE some snow, and now are off on a snowmobile ride. I think daddy has found his new best friend!

Should the look on Henry's face scare me? I feel it foreshadows many lonely winter days ahead when my boys are off together out in the winter wilderness.

Family

So I don't think one can really understand the importance of family until you yourself have a child. Family has certainly taken on a whole new meaning for me since my little man came into this world. Before, you sort of look at your parents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, as people who will always be there and sometimes can be giant pains in the butts. Let's face it, that's reality, am I right?

Once I became a mom, I finally got it. It's sort of like the little lightbulb in my head clicked on and I understood that family there is to help teach values, morals, and bring up your child, look after them, and love them as much as you yourself do. Because I love my son so much, I truely value my family for who they are and what they have to offer my Henry. I can overlook the quirks and irritating nuances more easily as I understand how much they love my boy.

So happy holidays to my wonderful, amazing, and crazy Schulte Family!!! Life is truely a blessing with each of you in our lives. My Henry wouldn't be the amazing, wonderful child he is without all of you!!!

Viva La Mexico...

Last week, I got to experience a little piece of paradise in the middle of Winter. My family set off to celebrate my grandparents 50th Wedding Annivesary. It was truely a once in a lifetime experience. To get to spend that kind of quality time with my family whom I see on holidays and the occasional weekend visit was so special. I feel very blessed today as I reflect on my time with them.

This is the view every night beautiful sunset and pirate ship cruise boats..humm..interesting. All the girls with grandma and grandpa...how special?

My mom and I with the beautiful Mexican sunset...Thanks mom, I had a truely wonderful time with you!

My cousin Lindsey and I. Our time together was short, but it was really fun!