Momma's in training

We have been battling a nasty cough with a nasty runny nose around these parts this week. I am proud to say that Miss E is on the mend finally but the nasty cough really threw her into a tizzy for most of the week. She absolutely hates throwing up (who does?) so this cough reminded her of that time in her life when she was perched before the porcelin throne. Even the dr was trying to convince her that coughing is a good thing and that spitting up that nasty stuff is the best thing you can do. It has been interesting to see how my girls are growing and learning the ways of this world. We have taken all this week off from playdates and gymnastics and even from running errands. I envisioned the grocery store getting cleared out by E coughing just one time....it wasn't a good thought for me. At any rate, we are finally on the mend. So we are forgoing the tv today (it keeps E on the couch resting, which means no coughing) and are finally playing again. Todays play of choice, babies. I just adore when the girls pull out the bottles, bibs, and baby blankets. It allows me to remember the time when they were wrapped in those blankets.





I love seeing my little girls with their fabulous mothering skills coming out. I love their gentle touches and they sweet soft songs that they whisper as they are holding their babes.










And although it is a LONG LONG ways off, watching them become mothers themselves is going to be the most magical time of my life, I think. I can't imagine what it will be like to watch my babies become mommies and daddies themselves.

Here's to wishing everyone a Happy Groundhog Day!! I am not sure what he saw, but around these parts 6 more weeks of winter will be the same as spring starting early.

Ava enjoying the nice warm sun on the back deck yesterday. What a winter!!

Hello weekend, we love you :)

What an awesome weekend we had! Mostly because Auntie Meagan was here which means sushi and lots of girl time for mom. I'm not ashamed to admit that life is great as a mom but I still enjoy some shopping without little hands and little mouths around to beg for my attention. Instead sweaters and jeans were calling my name. Having Auntie around also means lots of fun playing with the kids. Case in point:

Love fixing dinner while this is going on in the other room. So much LESS stressful than the norm.




Love those piggies

It also means that the hubs and I can go on a date. Oh how I do love to spend time with my husband but I love getting ready for the date with my sister here. She is the girlie girl that I didn't have growing up when I was getting ready for dates. She helps me shop for new shirts and jeans. She does my makeup and ....

she does my nails. YIPPEEEE!


See, wouldn't look so good without the help of my sister.

We enjoyed having her here. Chase got to spend some quality lunch time with just us girls and got to eat some super yummy sushi. I think I am creating a monster when it comes to fun foods with him. But that is ok. We had a great time with you Auntie Meagan!!

Here are some other photos from this weekend:



Gorgeous sunrise


Chase helping me make pretzel bites.


Hello Mr. Sundae Cupcake. You were so delish!!

Naptime photo shoot: I just adore Kyndall when she is sleeping and when she is just starting to wake up. She is still so baby-looking. I know this is quickly passing so I thought I would torment document this.


Still sleeping


Love that sweaty baby fine crazy naptime hair




Mom leave me alone!!




She doesn't stay mad for too long.


For the last part of this weekend and today, the girls in our house are nursing some sort of sickness. This includes mommy. I am not good when I have headaches and today was no different. I am really hoping the girls start to get better and my headache was just a Monday kind of thing. Here's to hoping that everyone in your homes are feeling well!!