Picnic Time

Last summer, if we tried to have a picnic with the boys, it lasted about 45 seconds and ended with us eating while the boys scampered around us. This summer, the boys and I have been enjoying weekly picnics and LOVING it. Of course, it's always a hit when Daddy is with us... and it's easy, as we tend to stick to our own backyard. A few week-ends ago, however, we met up with some friends of mine and several other young munchkins and enjoyed picnic and play at Minnehaha falls. The boys adore the waterfall and, of course, all the fun playground equipment. So, the picnic was a huge success. I had to laugh, as I was taking the photos, at how fun it was to see five young children all so happy to be sitting still! :)

In other news, I have two months until my scheduled C-section (August 11th). Crazy! I don't know whether that's a good or bad thing... part of me wants ot keep this baby in here as long as possible.. I'm suddenly more aware of the fact that I only have two more months to savor the boys as my only two children. It's making every cuddle, story, giggle and project shared that more meaningful. That being said, being pregnant is no walk in the park... especially with these two busy little boys! :) I guess that's nature's way of preparing us for the inevitable. We just get so darn big that we're relieved, happy and completely ready for that baby when it arrives. And, as with the boys, I can't wait to meet this little one...