Momma, Hold Me

As I was putting AJ to bed tonight and he was on my shoulder resting, he took my hand and put it up against his face and wouldn't let me move it.  Each time I would try to slightly move it, he would take his hand and move my hand right back to his cheek where he wanted it to rest.  It was almost as if he was saying, 'Momma, hold me.'  My sweet AJ - I will always hold you and never let you go.

A little blurry...

But he didn't want me to let go.

Love Blossoms

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, but my Valentine came a little early this year.  I came home from work to these beautiful flowers!  Thank you Michael, my love!

Snow, snow everywhere!

Although a bunch of the snow has melted from the Blizzard due to the rain we've been having, there's still a lot leftover!

Our mailbox is almost entirely covered by snow!

Fun in the Rainy Snow

I definitely did not win mother of the year status this winter for taking AJ out in the snow!  It was only today - a few days after the blizzard - that I took AJ outside to experience the snow that had fallen.  I felt like if I took him out before some of the snow had melted, I would have lost my son in the white abyss!  The snow was so stinkin' tall - taller than my AJ!  So even though it was a bit rainy today, we still went out and had fun in the rainy snow anyway!

My little man was so happy to be outside in the fresh air!

'Whoa.. that's a lot of white stuff'

Even with everything that had melted already, the snow was still almost as tall as AJ!

Hi mom!

He had a little fall while trying to navigate the slushy mess which explains his wet bottom!

Playing with his beach toys in the snow.

Filling up his snow castle mold...

Mommy showed him how to make snow castles!

And AJ proceeded to try and demolish those snow castles with his shovel!

So excited!

Look at that face.. he was clearly trying to get away with something!

And he completely demolished all of them! Sad Mommy!

Running around.

Then he found a huge puddle of melted snow which he thought was super fun to play in. 

More running around!

Time to inspect the rocks under the snow.

He had another little slip on the slush, but luckily he didn't get hurt.

My heart.

His hands look so cold, but he refused to wear gloves!

Inspecting the driveway.

I just love this side profile shot of him.

Now it was time to play with his truck...

..Off it goes!

'Look how far it went Mom!'

'I hear something...'

'I see something too!'

We found the birds on the feeder... they were quite sing-songy today!  Hopefully spring is coming soon!

Animal Love

I'd say they like each other.

Sweetly sleeping.

Jonny concert!

So not only did this Blizzard cause us to shorten our vacation, but it was threatening our chance to Bon Jovi in concert!!  And on opening night of their tour, nonetheless!!  My sister had bought the tickets months ago and the concert was tonight.  In the aftermath of a blizzard.  With a travel ban on all roads by the Governor.  It wasn't seeming like it was going to happen.  We not-so-patiently watched Mohegan Sun's website and facebook status and Bon Jovi's facebook status all. day. long.  Finally around 4pm, the Governor lifted the travel ban, which just so happened to be the time that Bon Jovi and MoSun announced that the concert would be postponed to October 25th.  Phew!  We wouldn't miss it!!  But wait...just a few minutes later, Richie Sambora tweeted that they would be putting on a free concert at 5pm for all of those who were already at the Sun!  Well, if you know my sister and her love for Bon Jovi - she wouldn't dare miss out on a local Bon Jovi concert...and a 'free' one nonetheless!  So we bundled up our little AJ, got into the 4Runner and headed off to Colchester to pick up Kimmy!  The roads weren't all that bad and we safely made it to the Sun around 5:30pm and walked right into the arena.  It was so strange to just walk right in with not having to show a ticket or anything!

All bundled up and ready to go pick up Cioci to see her favorite man, Jonny!

We first went down to the floor...just because we could!

A little overexposed Jonny, but still our Jonny!

We then decided to go up in the seats to get a better view...

He always puts on a good show!

Jonny came down onto the catwalk for a few songs.

The classic 'Wanted Dead or Alive' shot

Michael dropped off AJ at Babcia and Dziadzi's house where he would be safe and off the roads.  Luckily, Michael made it back in time for the last song...'Livin on a Prayer'!

The boys!

Fat Lip

After hanging out with Daddy, it was Mommy's turn!  AJ wanted to stand up on the couch and jump off of it into my arms.  We were playing this game for a while until Mommy's arms got tired.  Well, while on our little break, Mommy decided to check her phone really quickly and AJ didn't listen when Mommy said 'no!' and he jumped off the couch and right into Mommy's head.  Ouch!!  Needless to say, AJ's tooth pierced his upper lip and Mommy had a little bit of a sore head.  But after about a minute of crying and Mommy's consoling hugs, AJ was right back at 'em jumping and being his crazy little self!

Sweetly sleeping in Mommy's arms with a big fat upper lip.  :(

This kid makes my heart smile.

Close-up of the damage.  It wasn't that bad, but I'm sure it didn't feel too good.

All cuddled up in his crib.