Happy birthday Tommy and Cole!!!!

Oh my...what a day we have had!!!  My babies turned three and Tommy started his first day of pre-school. It was such an emotional day for me!  I kept remembering those tiny sweet little faces...that newborn smell and all of the *events* leading up to their birth.  And just couldn't reconcile all of that with these independent, handsome and funny boys before my eyes.  Time flew.  I think my childhood friend summed it up best when she said, "the days are long, but the years are fast."  So very true.

I can't tell you how proud I am of both of them.  They are the most beautiful little men - such sweet souls...so loving...so funny...so smart.  Words just can't express the mix of emotions I am experiencing today.  Here are some pictures and a little video.

Happy birthday Thomas and Cole.  Mommy and Daddy love you so VERY much!!!

October 5, 2007

Three years ago... Cole (L), Tommy (R)

Today... Tommy (L), Cole (R)

Tommy's first day of pre-school

Tommy ready to head out...

Cole missing his buddy already...

Tommy ready for the day...

just before the teacher came to take him in and the tears started (for both of us!)

Cole in the parking lot...waiting to pick up Tommy.