What a beautiful butterfly

So, Saturday my hubby had to work...My son's best friend called and invited him over for the day...and you can see what Bella Boo and I did. Well, dressing up and taking photos isn't all we did. We also did one puzzle 500 times, but you know, that's the way of life of an almost 3 year old.

Saturday was really fun, and then the kids spent the night with grandma and papa. That was wonderful, because the hubbers took me out to the White House Grill (Yummo) and then to a movie. Haven't done that in awhile. Sunday morning was equally as nice, as we got up and went to a coffee house and read the paper. It was so relaxing. Then the kids came home. We did the puzzle about 300 more times and then took a short nap. Love lazy days!

It's amazing how fast kids grow. Just being away from them overnight made me realize they are getting older and...while it's a nice feeling, it's kind of sad that someday they will be in jr. high (ugh!!!) and faced with the horrible decisions that peer pressure brings about. I'm so NOT ready for that. thank God I have a few more years...

True angels or angels with horns??

Now, do these look like angels or what?!?!? This photo was taken after two full (and when I say FULL I mean FULL!!) days at Sea World. This was, I believe, the only time they were actually smiling and meaning it. These kids were Satan's minions for the entire time we were at Sea World. Crying because they didn't want to walk anymore, whining because it was too hot, complaining that they were hungry (right after we just ate lunch), and, of course, begging for everything in the lovely Sea World stores.

Not that the entire time at Sea World was bad, but MAN, I think I'd wait until my youngest was 8 and my oldest 13 before I ever take them TOGETHER again! All of the shows were spectacular, and it helped that my parents were there to keep Bella company up top while the hubbers and I sat with J-Man in the splash zone of all the shows. All he really wanted was to get splashed by the whales, dolphins, you name it! Of course I purchased the lovely blue Sea World poncho so that I could protect my clothing...and my hair. The hair didn't actually work out, but my clothing was bone dry. :)

All in all, Sea World was great and I can't thank my parents enough for making it happen!!! The kids loved the animals. The petting zoo was outstanding and the people at each of the attractions were full of information. J-Man learned so much while he was there and he has decided that he wants to work there when he grows up. I remember thinking the same thing when I went in 7th grade...and now I work nowhere near Sea World. I do hope, however, that he does find something like that to do. He just loves animals...but he's only 8. ;)

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Is it still Monday?

I titled my first blog ever "Monday, Monday"...but today seems more like Monday to me. Have you ever been totally asleep but then feel like you are being watched. You hope you are dreaming, but alas, you open your eyes to "hi Mommy"...and it's only 2 :15 a.m. OMG When do they start sleeping through the night??? My two and a 1/2 year old still comes in to wake me up, nightly. She just wants a drink...and to crawl in bed with us. Okay, I can hear some of you saying "so leave a cup by her bed". Been there, done that! So, at 3:00, after she kicks me out of bed...because she tends to make a capital H out of me and my husband...I go and lounge on the couch. Only now, I'm awake. So, I think I should probably have one of those rice krispie treats that I made on Wednesday. Then I turn on the boob tube and watch the end of a movie. I fell asleep and of course my husband comes in about 2 minutes later to tell me that it's time to wake up. UGH!

I got up and got ready (of course my favorite jeans are a little tight, so I have to wear a SKIRT on FRIDAY), got the kids ready (AND got to hear yet another Pokemon tale), kiss my hubby goodbye, pack the kids in my minivan and leave. Well, we get about three blocks from home and clunk, clunk, clunk...I have a flat tire. So, I call my husband, who is on his way to work and ask what I should do...he says drive SLOWLY home and take his truck. Well, I am already running about 10 minutes behind, but I drive the 5 mph that my husband suggested...and switch to his truck. Oh, did I forget to mention that I am wearing a skirt with no hosiery and am also wearing flip flops???? Well, it started sprinkling SNOW while I was changing cars. Thank goodness that only lasted for about 3 minutes!

We get in the truck (which my kids love because he has sirius radio) and head to daycare and school. Well, the sirius radio can't seem to find a connection. So, we are stuck listening to the radio, because all of our favorite CD's are in my van...which, in case I forgot to mention, has a FLAT TIRE! This kids are happy that we are in daddy's truck, though, so they forgive me the radio fauxpa.

I drop the Jman off and take BB to daycare. She doesn't want me to leave. But I know I have to leave, because I NEED COFFEE today! I finally get her off my leg and leave. I have 17 minutes to get to school (and it should take about 12) but I need coffee. SO, I go to my favorite latte stand and there is a line. BUT I'm already there, so what the heck?!?! Then, there is a new girl working. Now, that doesn't usually bother me, but when you are in a hurry, it's nice to hear "the usual today?" New girl doesn't know what "the usual" is, so I have to explain all my weird quirky things to her. But, she made it and made it well! My day has now made a 180 turn for the better! Have a great weekend!