Happy 4th Birthday Reid

Having a my child turn 4 has caused me to be more introspective than  other years, really until they are 4 or so the birthday should really be a celebration of mommy : ),  so to celebrate my 4 years of being a mom here are some thoughts :
- I AM a good mom ( I really believe this 9 times out of 10) - as moms I think we all strive to be perfect and get down on ourselves when we aren't,  we will always act on what we believe about ourselves and about our children so I believe I am a good mom
- a happy, well rested, mom is a good mom -sleep when tired (nap or just go to bed early)
- do non mom things and do not feel guilty about it ( I am currently in a drawing class, it is lovely)
- hold yourself to the same standard as you do your kids, (eating well, exercise, screen time, politeness), your child will act like you no matter what standards you hold them to, so get used to it

We are trying to live a simpler life which includes living with less so we gave Reid the option of getting a present from us or we would take him and some friend bowling for the evening, he chose the bowling and didn't seem to miss the present (this year...) here are some pics:

I really love making cakes for the boys and I think this is my favourite so far,

 Johnny Tractor

 Dexter and his Giant bowling shoes, he thought going to the "bully ally" was great

Reid's best buddies Johnny, Andrew, Ally, Tasha, Reid, Dex and Tyson