The REAL reason I stopped blogging

It was a hurtful comment... okay, I'll go ahead & say it. It was from someone I have never really been all that close to... but still words are hurtful. The comment was regarding a post I had where I was lamenting the life of a stay-at-home Momma. It's hard. Believe me. I've done it all. I worked full time with a kid, part-time, and home all the time. NONE are easy. NONE deserve any less respect. NONE of these options are "just" as in "just" a stay-at-home Mom, "just" a part-time Mom, "just" a working Mom. These "just"-ifications are hurtful to all. As Moms, aren't we really all working our hardest, pretty much all the time? You have no idea how much DIRTIER a house becomes when you are living in it all day (although it is easier with one at school, I will admit). You have no idea the GUILT a working Mommy feels (can't volunteer at school like the other Moms? your child doesn't want to leave the sitter - would rather be with THEM than you - they do see that person more during waking hours, after all).
UGH! Can't we all just agree to support each other??? I am thankful for all my supportive friends... I have made lots of choices regarding working & my kids. I am "technically" working again. I don't regret any.
I guess what I am saying is this: Don't EVER look down on someone for the choice they made. You have NO IDEA what it is like to walk in someone else's shoes. Even IF you *think* you know what it's like - trust me, you don't. We are all unique - every situation is unique. It's time to stop comparing & start living. Make it your goal to be the best you can be as a Mom/Wife/Friend. That's what is truly important. Not what so-and-so thinks about you & the choices you make on a daily basis. Trust yourself.
Sorry for the rant. Back to happy thoughts later.

Matthew is 2!

In June, Matthew turned 2... seems like something to blog about! Two is SO MUCH BETTER than 1... according to Matthew. His level of independence has increased exponentially! He likes to try and dress himself, uses forks/spoons with greater accuracy, and BOY oh BOY his vocabulary! We used to list his "words". That is no longer possible. He speaks in sentences, paragraphs. Copies us, but comes up with things all on his own. Here is a (strange) example. Me: What's your name? Matthew: People know it.
What?!?! What does that mean, little TWO YEAR OLD? He comes up with strange things...
Strangely, he is still silent when around anyone not part of his immediate family. At home, he is very comfortable and talks up a storm!
Monkey is still #1. He drags that thing everywhere. Grandma bought him an identical monkey to replace old monkey, should the time come. Sadly, Matthew calls it "New Monkey" and will have little to do with it.
He "reads" books often, making up gibberish words to tell the story, or even using real ones. It's super cute. As a typical toddler, he enjoys the same book, time after time! We often get bored...
He loves Dora, loves hugs & kisses, loves his brother, loves to eat.
That is our little Math. in a nutshell!

Houston!

Jason & I took the boys to Houston for an important event: Their FIRST Cubs game! It was SO EXCITING to see all the Cubs fans, even here in Texas! The boys did GREAT at the game...
The day before the game, we went to the Houston Aquarium. Such fun! Our little Houston trip was a great adventure!

Adorable Boys

So most of our summer was spent hanging out... going to the pool... movies... free lunch at IKEA. Nothing too exciting to report. Nicholas is now a GREAT swimmer - he will jump in at 5 ft. and successfully swim to the side. He loves the pool as does his brother. Matthew wears an inner-tube around his middle and goes anywhere & everywhere in the pool. Fun summer for all!

It's Been a Long Time...

So you think no one's reading your blog until you hear countless people (okay, maybe I COULD count them) asking where it's gone? Well, I'll tell you. It's been a busy time at the Savage Household. We've been knee deep in crazy boys!
Just kidding. The boys are doing great, I am great, Jason is great. Guess that's the update!
I will post more in the next day or two... updates will start NOW!