Already 5

Today is Ben and Sophie's 5th birthday and I still can't believe it myself. It really seems like such a short time ago that I was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Mercer Hospital in Trenton holding each of them, one at a time, in the palm of my hand, just a little over 2 pounds (Sophie) and 3 pounds (Ben) each.

I know what I am reflecting upon isn't anything earth shattering or unique to anyone whose had children, but I am astounded by how quickly the time has flown.

They have amazed me every day of those 5 years, and I want to say "thank you" to them somehow for what they've taught me. I hope I can figure out how to do that.

Happy Birthday kiddos. Daddy loves you more than you'll ever know. But I'm working on that.

Sledamageddon!

Took the kids out for some sledding on Thursday.

The sky was amazingly clear and blue, the winds were sporadic but strong when they blew, and the hill we chose, less than a block away from the house, and next to Lawrence High School's football field, was a pristine steep slope of white. It was tricky, a little treacherous and pretty exhausting, especially after the driveway and sidewalks were shoveled out. But damn, it was fun to discover how crazy and reckless my kids really are. Ben is the speed freak, while Sophie is the serious optimist, hurtling down a steep slope and hoping for the best.

I just tried to stay out of the way while I shot some photos with my Blackjack.