Life With Bellymonster (Liz McLennan)

Isn't he just? I don't know where he gets ...

2012-06-01T12:26:27.706-04:00

Isn't he just? I don't know where he gets it, really...and they're growing up so stinkin' fast, I know!! You'll hardly recognize them when you see them next....speaking of, when will that be? Miss you!

Hiya Pam! Having them two years apart is beginni...

2012-06-01T12:25:28.123-04:00

Hiya Pam!

Having them two years apart is beginning to pay off - most days they're best friends (until they're not, then all Hell breaks loose! Gah!)and I feel lucky to hang in their sphere.

Lovely to have you pop by, darlin'!

My work - or rather the Reds' work here - is d...

2012-06-01T12:23:56.157-04:00

My work - or rather the Reds' work here - is done, if you needed a Kleenex. That's kinda how it is around here some days, raising these two. Or them raising me...most days, I think it's both.

Nice to "see" you here, Jenn! Thanks for the comment love!

I just can't believe how insightful Matthew is...

2012-06-01T08:48:06.843-04:00

I just can't believe how insightful Matthew is! Every time I read a post from you on here or Facebook I am shocked by how grown up they seem!!!! They are lucky to have each other, and you :)

Lucky guys to have each other. Friends for life. (...

2012-06-01T08:43:15.010-04:00

Lucky guys to have each other. Friends for life. (And ones that really really profoundly matter.) : )

Love reading about your little ones! I had to reac...

2012-05-31T14:03:56.436-04:00

Love reading about your little ones! I had to reach for the Kleenex on this one!

You're so right, Big Sister (whom I owe a gues...

2012-05-31T13:37:17.078-04:00

You're so right, Big Sister (whom I owe a guest post, I've just realized - so sorry!) that kids must learn from experience. Or big siblings - am so grateful to Matthew for seeing the bigger picture and trying his best to help his li'l bro out!

These two - I am so lucky to have 'em. And you, darlin', as a reader!

"If he hits me, he's goin' down."...

2012-05-31T13:34:20.375-04:00

"If he hits me, he's goin' down." LOVE it! Words to live by, for sure!

I think Luke'll be ok, in the end. But the meanwhile, I just wish he wouldn't hope so much, you know?

I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting Sam T....I am looking forward to the year-end celebration, let me tell you!

Thanks for hanging with us at Life With Bellymonster, Jen!

Imagine living here, with these two? When I don...

2012-05-31T13:32:00.308-04:00

Imagine living here, with these two? When I don't want to strangle them, I want to eat them up (in a good way)

So lovely to "see" you here!

Thanks, Mama -they certainly have their moments! I...

2012-05-31T13:31:22.727-04:00

Thanks, Mama -they certainly have their moments! I think that Matthew's words will have more influence over Luke than mine do...well, I hope so, anyways!

Thanks for the comment love!

Naomi had a similar friend in kindergarten- It was...

2012-05-31T13:26:02.111-04:00

Naomi had a similar friend in kindergarten- It was heartbreaking - day after day- and yet now- a year since seeing that girl she understands what was happening and is able to explain it to her sister- i guess that they really do need to experience it to learn from it.

Poor little guy! 4 years ago we moved from Guelph ...

2012-05-31T13:23:54.426-04:00

Poor little guy! 4 years ago we moved from Guelph to the Ottawa area and I had to pull Alec out of SK in a class with all his friends and put him in a new school with only 2 months of class remaining. He met his own Sam T. We live in a small town and the group of kids is pretty small. Alec came to me with the same heartbreaking comments for over a year. Finally he did find his special friend but more importantly he realized that his fickle friend was in fact his bully. To this day T.(the bully) tries to be Alecs friend when it suits and Alec responds with kindness and friendship. When I asked him about it he said; "Mom, I don't like him and I know he's my bully and not my friend but he must be pretty sad or angry about something to act the way he does. I'm not so sure he can help himself. You taught me to turn the other cheek...but if he hits me he's going down." I didn't know weather to laugh or cry. Luke will find his special friend and with it the confidence to understand Sam T.

Your posts KILL me!!! I need a box of kleenex! = )...

2012-05-31T13:16:53.749-04:00

Your posts KILL me!!! I need a box of kleenex! = )

Oh gosh. Your boys are so incredibly sweet. <3

2012-05-31T10:22:34.763-04:00

Oh gosh. Your boys are so incredibly sweet. <3

He was hot...I'm sure he's up there, puffe...

2012-05-20T20:47:35.433-04:00

He was hot...I'm sure he's up there, puffed with pleasure that you think so, too. He was stupid strong, too. And clearly,funny.

Thanks for popping over, pet.

Such a beautiful remembrance. You can see his play...

2012-05-20T07:50:22.592-04:00

Such a beautiful remembrance. You can see his playful spirit. No wonder you adored him.

Also, he was totally hot. Just sayin'.

You never mentioned that.

Bless. This is celebrating and honouring him the g...

2012-05-19T21:47:42.542-04:00

Bless. This is celebrating and honouring him the good ol' Canadian way. Cheers, my friend!

Love you much, my friend!

2012-05-19T21:12:44.156-04:00

Love you much, my friend!

This is probably my most favourite comment, EVER! ...

2012-05-11T23:47:10.075-04:00

This is probably my most favourite comment, EVER! God love you, Renee, for having the best words at the perfect moment.

Love,
Belly

You know your blog hates me so please fix any erro...

2012-05-11T21:09:28.230-04:00

You know your blog hates me so please fix any errors. I've learned not to hit the back arrow. I love how your blog has progressed. But always there is you. This wonderful voice filled with love and joy. I do laugh when you do. I do cry at some of your stories. You know how to weave a tale, Lizzie.

And I love this: That their therapy sessions will be more productive if they simply direct their therapist here.

Because that's funny. And all of us mommy bloggers who tell the truth in our posts worry a little about what we are doing when we share these stories about our children to the world. Thank you for letting me in to your world. For letting me hear the conversations in the baby monitor, to dance with your clients. All of it.

I won't tell you what to write about. Just keep doing it.

Awww Liz...you make me smile!! As does your super ...

2012-05-03T16:29:06.955-04:00

Awww Liz...you make me smile!! As does your super 7 shots!

No, YOU'RE awesome!!! xo

2012-05-02T17:32:00.886-04:00

No, YOU'RE awesome!!!

xo

Omg to funny. But I do have to say I like the stor...

2012-05-02T17:07:57.112-04:00

Omg to funny. But I do have to say I like the story better in person. Your laughter goes so well with story.

Heather

Ahhhhh that was awesome. Heather.

2012-05-02T17:03:30.096-04:00

Ahhhhh that was awesome. Heather.

NICE! Belleville brings it!! Goooo, bloggers!!

2012-05-02T15:40:25.728-04:00

NICE! Belleville brings it!! Goooo, bloggers!!