We're Off!

Tomorrow we leave for a long weekend trip.  We are going to see some friends that we haven't seen in awhile and share in their wedding experience.  The Mr. will be doing a reading at the wedding, I will be a bridesmaid, and Thing 1 is going to be the ring bearer.  I am looking forward to seeing my 4-year old in a tux and top hat!  I will be sure to post pictures when we get back!  I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has a wonderful weekend!

Gardening

On Thing 1's birthday, about a month ago, we planted a few pumpkin seeds in a dixie cup.  About a week later it had sprouted and was ready to be placed in the ground.  Here are a few pictures of Thing 1 helping The Mr. plant the pumpkin in the ground.

And this is what the pumpkin looked like yesterday...

Just Pictures

I have been neglecting my blog, lately. I apologize. I have been busy with work and with the kids as The Mr. was gone last week. Also, 3 out of the 4 of us are in a wedding in just under 2 weeks so we have been getting ourselves prepared for that. Anyway, here are some pictures to keep you checking this blog.

Randomness

It's been a little while since I have posted. Let's see...where to start?

Well, my parents visited for 10 days. They were here for Thing 1's birthday and enjoyed the beginning of their visit. Each time they visit, we tend to keep the kids out of daycare so the boys can spend time with their grandparents. About halfway through my parents' visit, my mother became ill. Her eyes were red, watery, and itchy and she just felt miserable. After about 3 days of this, she decided that I could take her to the doctor. So, I took the boys to daycare (I love my father, but he just cannot take care of kids by himself for any longer than a few minutes - he doesn't change diapers or any of that sort of thing) and then sat with my mother at the doctor's office. The doctor determined that she had allergies (which is what we figured) and prescribed her some medication. She was told she would feel better in about three days. Unfortunately, three days after that doctor's appointment my parents were going back home! My parents did not get to spend as much quality time with the boys as they would have liked!

On the day that my parents left, I had to get up at 3:30am to take them to the airport for their 6am flight. At 3am, Thing 1 came into our bedroom stating that he wasn't feeling well. He stayed in bed with us for the rest of his night. After I got back from the airport (about 5am) and got up for the day, The Mr. noticed that Thing 1 had a fever. We took his temperature and the fever was at 103.4. The Mr. decided to stay home as it was my first day back to work after vacation. We contacted the doctor and received an appointment for late in the afternoon. By the time the appointment time came, Thing 1's fever was slightly above normal. The doctor stated that it was a virus and to control the fever with Tylenol.

On Tuesday, Thing 1 was doing much better so I took him to daycare. About noon that day I received a call from daycare stating that he had been sleeping most of the morning and had a low grade fever so he needed to be picked up. The Mr., yet again, took the rest of the day off to watch him. He seemed to be doing well the rest of the day and was very much back to his old self on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday went pretty well for the majority of the day as both children went to daycare and both The Mr. and I went to work. At 4pm that day, I received a call from daycare stating that Thing 2 had a fever of 103. So, I called the doctor's office to receive an appointment for today at 4:15. Knowing how this had gone with Thing 1, I believed that by 4:15 today, Thing 2's fever would pretty much be gone. The Mr. took yet another day off of work as I had a budget meeting to discuss my program for the next fiscal year at work (which took 3 hours by the way). When I arrived home from work today, Thing 2 was acting as he typically does. He was rambunctious and talkative. He did have a small fever, even though he has had Tylenol. I am guessing he will be out of daycare again tomorrow and that I will probably stay home with him so The Mr. can actually get some work done this week.

This has been my life for the past 2 weeks. I have been taking care of my sick mother and then we have been taking care of our sick kids! I told both the boys that they are no longer allowed to be ill. I am hoping they actually do what I have requested! We shall see how next week goes.

4 Years Have Gone Quickly...

Thing 1, it's your 4th birthday already. You have gone through a lot this past year with the addition of your baby brother. You are so smart and active. You have always been talkative but you constantly come up with new phrases and words that we never thought you knew. (i.e. "Are you asking me for my opinion?") You recognize your letters. You always points out the first letter of your name, wherever you may see it. You enjoy the Highlights magazine where you can pick out all the objects that don't belong in the picture. You have made quite a few friends and have had many girlfriends this past year. I enjoy watching you learn and question everything. You have become so independent.

It's hard to believe that next year you will be starting kindergarten. What a big milestone coming up! I know it will be a bittersweet one for me. You are definitely becoming a very big boy! I love you so much. Happy Birthday!

What A Difference A Year Makes...

Happy Birthday to my little one! It's hard to believe that you are already one year old! So many milestones you have reached in this first year...6 teeth, rolling over, crawling, saying a few words (including "not nice"), taking your first steps.

I didn't realize how different two children could be. You have such a different personality than your older brother. You are very much rough and tumble. Often you will grab onto your brother's shirt while he drags you around the room. You find this so funny! Your brother, however, is not so pleased with the situation! You are willing to try anything and will do so with others watching. You are outgoing and active. Nothing stops you!

I look forward to seeing you grow and develop through this next year. I can't wait to see you and your brother become great playmates and friends. I love you, little one. Happy Birthday!

Happy Easter!

Weekend in review - Easter style!

*The Mr. arrived home from his business trip very early Friday morning - try 2am! He insisted that he had to go into work on Friday. I thought he was nuts. Any employer that would make me take a flight causing me to arrive home at 2am is crazy if they think I would then show up to work that day!

*I worked half a day on Friday, meeting The Mr. for lunch and then to Build-A-Bear to purchase a gift for Thing 2's birthday. (Thing 1 has two animals from there, which Thing 2 loves to play with). I then went to do my weekly Target shopping. I remembered everything that I needed and didn't have any unnecessary items. I was about ready to check out when the fire alarm went off. I was very upset! I had items in my cart for both boys birthdays as well as all the items we were running low on. I was told by the Target employees to exit the store. Once in the parking lot, I waited around for about 10-15 minutes until I realized they probably weren't going to let us back in anytime soon.

*On Saturday, we took the boys to an Easter egg hunt at our church and also to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny. Thing 1 really enjoyed himself. He made lots of crafts and found many eggs. So we ended up with tons of candy that we don't need and I will probably end up eating!

*We then took yet another trip to Target. This time the whole family went. I forgot some of the items that I needed and even purchased some frivolous items. One point for Target, I guess, and zero points for me!

*Saturday afternoon, Thing 2 took his first unassisted steps around the house! We were very excited! He knew that he was doing something great, too. He had the biggest smile on his face while taking those couple steps!

*Sunday we took the boys to the first mass at church, in order to beat the crowd. The one thing I remember praying for when we walked in was to have quiet, calm children during church. That prayer was not answered. They were horrendous! Thing 1 kept talking really loud throughout the service and talking to the people behind us. He was also dropping all of his cereal on the floor, which I kept bending over to pick up. Thing 2 was very squirmy. He wouldn't sit still and would holler each time it was quiet! I was glad when it was over!

*The boys discovered that the Easter bunny had arrived at our house while we were in church. Thing 1 was excited to find his basket full of goodies. Thing 2 really enjoyed playing with the ball he got.


*Yes, I do know how scary the Easter bunny looks in the picture. He must take horrible pictures, because he didn't look that scary in person!