A bit random...

Last week-end, we had a sleepover with some of the kids' cousins. The boys had an absolute blast and, I have to admit, D.R. and I did, too. Sitting here tonight in our little living room/kitchen, looking around the room, admiring how nice and clean this space is when our little tornadoes are fast asleep, I'm remembering something my niece said last week-end. We were getting the kiddos ready for bed and she said, "I want to sleep in the toy room." Basically, we live in a toy room. hee hee.

Separation anxiety has hit Shea full force. She is the HAPPIEST of little girls if she is within a foot of me (or, better yet, clinging to a foot of me). The second mommy is out of sight, however, she will let you know that this is NOT acceptable. Other things that are suddenly NOT acceptable... clothing changes, diaper changes, nose wiping... basically, anything that requires her to sit/lay still for more than 3 seconds. We are definitely out of the newborn phase!!!

Still hyped-up on reflections... the boys busy themselves making suncatchers.

Another new favorite: family trips to Target. We've made a tradition of going once a week to stock up on groceries and other necessities and the boys LOVE it. We divide the list in two and then break. Daddy and the boys tackle one half of the list and Shea and I work our way down the other half. It's way more fun than doing it by myself and the kids get such a kick out of doing it as a family. A few years ago I never would have imagined a trip to get groceries being such a highlight for me... but it is... and I like it that way.