Welcome Home President Bush

Welcome home President Bush! I was planning on attending, but with sick kids I had to settle and watch it on TV. Mom called me from her building telling me out amazing it was to see Air Force One drop in to see the crowd and do a fly by before Bush arrived. I know the energy was amazing, and I am sorry I missed that. These pictures are from my friend Jennifer (Yeager) who had great bleacher seats... they opened the gates at 1 and were suppose to close them at 4, but with over 30K people...they shut down the gates at 3:15. I know he is not the most popular President (at this point), but I do appreciate the fact he served our country for 8 hard, long years. I am excited to have a new President in office to see the future of our country.

It is good to be an American!

Thanks again Jen for the pictures.

Most annoying toy ever!

Wyatt not feeling too hot.

I love my new hat!

The duck..

Priceless morning face... does she look like she is in a good mood or what?!

If you ever wanted to get back a those friends or family who gave you the toy that drives you crazy.. I have it. The crazy singing, quacking, spinning, egg laying duck. I can say this bc my dear sweet friend Jennifer Stevens gave Wyatt his duck last year and cannot disappear. He loves the silly duck and every time I put it up, he will ask about it. Now, June has taken to the duck and she loves the eggs as they pop out. Jenn we love you dearly, but I think your first born might be getting a drum set! JK

We went to see Dr. Nabulsi this morning and Wyatt has tonsillitis.. which answers why he has not been eating the last two days. We finally got on some meds so hopefully we will be back in school before mommy goes crazy. June seems fine, but I am sure she is next in line. I keep going to flat bellies to get wheat grass shots and drinking acai berry drinks to stay well.. so far so good.

The adorable hat June has on was made by her sweet second cousin Tinsley. We do not see her often enough, but she is always so thoughtful of June and makes her the most adorable things. Thank you Tinsley! She loves it, it is the only hat, bow, headband she does not take off!

Snack time

Snack Time with Papa

See the big white box... full of pasties, which are all wonderful.. but not so wonderful for mommy.. it is hard to resist.

Big girl..

I love my Papa!

June getting into another drawer... it seems she thinks everything has to be opened and explored... not to mention rearranged. Forget organization.

Another good weekend.. Although, I am ready for "cold" season to be over with. One of things I do not enjoy so much as a mother is wiping snot all day long! Which means I kept them home from school last week and inside so we have had a lot of bonding time. It is fun to watch the kids interact now because Wyatt really is starting to "play" with June. When I say "play" I mean he still bit her last week for messing up his line of cars, but he likes her around. He shares his toys with her (which is huge!) and he loves to try and be the big brother and discipline her as well... that has not gone so well. They are just as such a fun age... June is mobile and exploring everything. She rearranges my bathroom drawers every morning and loves to see what she can get into. The look on her face when she finds something new is priceless. Wyatt is growing up too, he is getting so much better about telling us when he needs to go "potty." We are a long way away from full big boy pants.. but much closer than we were. Potty training is not fun and there is not an easy method, no matter what anyone says!

Friday we had an impromptu get together at my girlfriend Laura's house... the kids played so well together and I feel so fortunate to have such good girlfriends and "mommy" support. Laura is only weeks away from her baby #3.. all 2 and under so it was nice to get together before the sleepless nights start all over again. I admire her strength and desire to have all three under 2! I know it will be worth every minute and after a few years it will be so much easier, but I can hardly get my kid to sleep thru the night and she will be one this week! So, I do not think I am cut out for 3... ! As an only child two is a challenge and still overwhelming at times.

I posted the pictures of my dad above bc he comes down on a daily basis.. he never comes empty handed. As you can see he brings "junk" every time he comes and I cannot figure out why I have put on 5 lbs since Christmas.. it is usually the other way around. The kids look forward to Papa's visits and love all the attention.