libby getting to hold christopher... libby and nora were so excited to see each other!!
this is randomly back here, but it's my boys in bed...
chris getting snuggled with daddy!!!
holding the chick...
napping... we wore him out!
oh wait... we wore both of them out!
on the way home... bribery at it's finest. gelato for the gf girl at 9am!
and a "crumbs" cupcake for the boy....
the flight attendants at the next table were laughing and commenting how cute he was!!
drying off!!
asleep on the plane...
the baby in the bassinet! it was a treat to have it!!
she held the baby for me... and let him listen to her movie, when i needed to get something. such a good help!!
this week flew by! we have stayed busy, and had fun. the kids were EXHAUSTED last night, and even after 12 hours of sleep, they were still exhausted today. they whined all morning. even at the beach!! however, we ALL took three hour naps this afternoon, and tonight went much smoother! we had dinner with some friends and it was so enjoyable. i did some cutting of fabric and tv show watching after bedtime.
we had dinner at this grill joint that has a sandbox outside. we sit at picnic tables, eat fantastic food, and let the kids play in the sand box. but, i think the sandbox is actually kitty litter. either way, it leaves a nasty residue on the kids. so, for their "bath" tonight, i sprayed them down with the hose. (pics to come!!) they had a blast. i got my lawn watered (because of our big tree, we have areas that don't always get good water/sunlight, etc), and my garden watered and weeded while they played. nora told me it was the best night of her life... shoot... i should spray them with the hose more often!!
last night, a friend came over with some clothes to borrow, and we just hung out and talked. we have seen a lot of friends this week, and made some new ones. i am so thankful for the friends and family we have here. driving home from dinner tonight, i was reflecting on how blessed i feel. how loved. and yet, how deeply sad. it's such a dichotomy of emotions. there is an undercurrent of sadness, because david isn't here. i want to be doing these this with him. i want him climbing into bed beside me. but on the flip side, i am having so much fun!!
and for whatever reason, i have been highly productive and organized these last few days. the house is clean. the kids are in bed on time. meals are planned and made. dishes done. little things that are easy to overlook are getting done. plans are made. and i am really trying to have FUN with my kids. to make their life fun. anyway... it's my bedtime! we have screening for kindergarten tomorrow!!
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