Playing Peek-a-Boo

While Big Brother was napping, Ashton was trying to get my attention by playing coy in the curtains. His plan worked!

Abandoned

I do NOT feel abandoned. I do NOT feel abandoned. I do NOT feel abandoned. I am trying not to feel abandoned. After an entire 36 hours of not leaving the inside of my house, I am ready to get out. Ashton is struggling with a head cold, so seeing friends or going to the church building is out. But I do have errands to do, which confines him to either my hip or his carseat, a safe bet during cold season. And I have some great Valentines ideas for Andy. Snow was in the forecast but no sign of white when I woke up. Yay! Rushing around to get ready to go out, I use the rest of the coffee creamer. No biggie, I'll pick up more for my afternoon cup of Joe. At 9am, the heavens let loose. I ignored it, focusing on my shopping ideas. Andy wakes up as I get out of the shower, declaring that it's a good thing I don't have anywhere to go, since he'll need to take the 4Runner to work. If nothing else, than to tow people out of the snow when he gets off around midnight. Crushed! I still worked in ignorance, getting nicely dressed (with snow boots in mind), hair and makeup finished. Andy knows what is going on and doesn't broach the subject until he is pulling on his LLBean coat. "Babe, I've got to take the ..." "Don't say it! You have to take the car, if for no other reason than that I know I have the opportunity to get out. Even if I don't." "Ok. I'll just sacrifice my safety and maybe my life driving the slippery roads." My shoulders sag. I pop open a can of Coca-Cola and plop down on the couch, teenager-like. "Why does God have to teach me so many lessons in such a short amount of time?!"
And so I am at home, with the to-do list staring at me, Aiden coming down with his brother's cold and asking "What can we do, Mommy?" ten times in a row, my Coke almost gone and no creamer for coffee. At least Ashton is taking a nap ... finally. In my heart I know I am uber-blessed. My head says I am going to go crazy. Andy, forgive me for any online purchases, I know not what I do.

My view


The snow's view

Cowboy Quilt

Aiden's Grandma (with the help of Grandpa and Aunt Sass) lovingly pulled the decor of Aiden's room all together in a beautiful quilt. Sharon had made a Classic Winnie the Pooh quilt for Aiden back when he was a newborn, but he has grown out of it and it now warms his little brother on cold nights. Aiden really enjoys the quilt and is always pointing out his favorite square: "Da Awizona swunset." Sharon, thank you for the love you poured into this beautiful piece of art!

Aiden Turns 3!

Attack of the Boys!

Andy couldn't even get out of work clothes when he was under attack. His boys love him so much!

Photo Op While Little Napped

Attack of the Ash

An Aiden Ghost

Pigs in a Rocket?

Aiden: "Mom? Are deese pwigs in a ... a ... wocket?"
Me: "No, they're called 'pigs in a blanket'."
Aiden: "Oh. A bwanket?! Dats funny!"

Nuthin But Trouble

Zib Eating Breakfast & Watching PBS Kids

February 2009


February 2010

Caught It

Both of my boys have beautiful smiles that just melt my heart. Catching those on camera is like going through a day without having to use air freshener around our house: near impossible. But sometimes I get lucky!

Super Cold

It's 11am. Not a cloud in the sky. A breeze is rustling the leaf-barren trees. And we are all wearing 2 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of socks, 3 shirts - and that's pre-coats, hats and mittens. It's 9 degrees out ... -7 with wind chill. And I have to go out and install a new carseat in the car in order to go to the grocery store. I would put it off until we completely ran out of food, but I'm hosting a huge party tomorrow and must get food stock. Sigh. Not looking forward to wrestling with carseats while my fingers slowly numb and possible crack open and bleed. (Sadly, I had my artificial nails removed in an effort to help us get debt-free.) Just thought I'd share!

Pre-Dinner Snack