Dugans InCahoots

Sometimes having a mom who is a photographer is rough..no such thing as a private moment.

of many of my childhood evenings. Reading until the last light disappears into the dark night. This makes me happy.

awesome.

She is awesome.

I love her.

She is my awesome.

I cant believe it.

He is six.

My heart is a mixture of achy-ness, love, and pride.

I am without words.

{Traditional cinnamon roll birthday breakfast}

{ yes he did. he did shove that whole thing in his mouth }

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Happy Birthday Sweet Boy. I love you.

xoxoxo

Mama.

May is my all time favorite month.

The sun is warm, and the flowers are blooming. The blue skies and dew soaked green grass , totally play with my heart strings.

But can I let you in on a little secret?

May is my favorite because I LOVE being spoiled.

And in May I am always so spoiled that it is ridiculous.

It all starts with this weekend. I get to have an afternoon/evening date with my love. The best part?

It’s a date just because.

Just because he loves me.

Sunday is Mother’s Day. I love Mother’s Day. Because I love being spoiled. And my family has a track record of being really good at spoiling me on that day. I am not even ashamed.

The next weekend is particularly special this year because our good friends randomly offered to take our kids off our hands for an e.n.t.i.r.e. weekend.

Let’s just take a moment for that to soak in.

I get giddy just thinking of it.

One whole weekend of staying up late. Sleeping in. Coming and going as we please. Eating out. Eating in. Quiet. I have already had SO much fun dreaming about and anticipating the weekend. Sigh. Michael and I have never had a stay-cation before. Nor have we ever spent more than one night {together} away from the kids. And we get two! It is like a dream come true. I am thinking Steak dinners.

That following week is my little man’s birthday. I am trying not to think about the fact that he is going to be SIX! That alone makes this Mama a bit weepy. I am in denial but can’t help be excited with him. He has been waiting ALL year to be six. To be six to him, is the greatest thing ever. We are going to throw him a huge monster big party, and then when it is all over I will drown myself in leftover cake and cruise online for baby boy clothes for nostalgia sake.

Then.

Drumroll Please.

It’s MY BIRTHDAY.

I am sorry. I cant help it. I just love my birthday. This weekend it is on a Saturday which is perfect! We are going to Stillwater for the day to roam and play. My absolute favorite. I love day adventures with my family. Especially ones that include photo opportunities { guilt free since it is my birthday and they ALL have to participate! } , warm weather, cute towns,  and a lunch out!

The loveliness of May flows over to June because the first week of June marks the 9th year Michael and I have been married. How awesome is that? Our “stay-cation” will really be our celebration. But I am sure we will find other ways to celebrate the day low key. I am thinking more Steak.

Also our anniversary is the kids last day of school, and that is just fantastic!

So if you spot me doing, “The May Happy Dance.” You will know why.