Happy Anniversary!

I want to take one more minute to wish my brother Matt and his wonderful wife Jess a very happy anniversary!!! I hope you guys have a great day!!! Much love coming your way! We miss you guys lots and lots!!!

Lots to do!!!

I just realized how much I have to do for our trip - YIKES!!! It is going to take me forever to get it all done. Sigh. I have lots to do around the house plus packing, cleaning the truck out, filling the truck with gas, running up to Canton to get another pack-n-play, laundry, store runs, showing the neighbor the things they will be taking care of and of course taking care of my little boys which involves the standard things plus a couple play dates. Wow, these are going to be a busy few days before we take off for Iowa. How on earth am I going to find time to sleep and eat?!?!?!? I guess a mother's work is never truly done! Well, with that said, I am off to begin my long list!

Return Policy

How come no one every fills you in on the return policy with kids????? If you can't return one how about an exchange? Is that fair? Hunter has really been a piece of work the last few days and I have a feeling this is just the beginning. Ugggg....I have been told many times that three is the new two - that does not give me much hope! I do love my little guy but man some days I would love to exchange him for a different model!!!! Any takers? He is a cute kid!

Actor

I am convinced that Hunter will become an Actor - there is no doubt in my mind! The amount of drama that my boy possesses is incredible!!! Actor for sure! He can have you rolling one minute and then convinced he is dying the next. It is amazing the number of mood swings he has each and every day. Perhaps it is just a phase, at least that is what I am told on a daily basis. Don't worry, it is just a phase and he will grow out of it. Man, if I had a dollar for every time I have heard that one I would be a rich woman!

First Big Roadtrip with Kids!!!

Well, next week we are taking our first major roadtrip with the boys! We are driving to Iowa for Hunter and Evan to see their Great Grand. We flew out there just over a year ago for Hunter to meet Grand and now it is time for Evan to meet this very special family member. I am so excited for this trip but terrified of the drive! Any advice? Yes, I know some of you instantly thought for us to invest in some earplugs - done! Any other tips? I am beginning to get things together this week for our drive. So, any ideas would be greatly appreciated! We already have a DVD player with lots of new and old favorite DVDs, some new toys, lots and lots of snacks and that is about it for right now. We do have stops mapped out for along the way for fun breaks. We are planning on stopping in Chicago to visit the aquarium which we really think Hunter will love! So, please, offer any sanity saving tips that you may have discovered on your own trips! Thanks!!!

Evan's 2 month check up.

Evan had his two month check up today (a little late due to a cold) and everything is great!!! He is 12 pounds 2 oz and is 23 1/2 inches! Growing like a weed!! He did get 5 different vaccines today (2 pokes and 1 oral) - poor kiddo. He is now sleeping well in his swing after a dose of Tylenol. His doctor also confirmed that he does have a lactose intolerance and a possibly protein intolerance. We will discuss that with his allergist on Sept 11th. Overall, it was a good appt and Evan goes back in mid October. I am hoping after our visit to the allergist next month that we can stay out of doctor offices until his regular scheduled appt and that goes for Hunter too!!!

Hamming it up!

Here is my little ham. I could not resist putting this up. Ok, to be fair I had to add a pic of E-Man too. I hope you are not getting tired of seeing pics of my boys. I am just a very proud Mommy and I love my boys to pieces!!!