Improv

When you first become a parent, you think you are going to set your standards and expectations and you will force your kids to fall in line. After roughly your third day as a parent, you realize it is going to go quite the opposite. They are going to take their stands and you will be forced to improvise. Tonight, for some reason, Everett refused to take a bath because "the water makes his eyes bleed". So, rather than fight, I decided to make an adjustment.....

Toothless

It has been a long time coming, but the wait if over. The day has finally come for the tooth fairy to show up at our house.  I can't wait to see what she leaves under Amelia's pillow. Tonight, I told Amelia she used to bring me a quarter or maybe a dollar.  She said she really, really, really hopes she either brings her a puppy or a 9-foot tall backpack filled with money....I see I haven't quite taught her the secret to a happy life is low expectations...

Old Fashioned

The kids got the chance to enjoy some good, old fashioned fun today....of course, by "old fashioned" I mean from back when I was a kid....

Wrecking Balls

When the kids are gone, you realize how quiet, how relaxing, and most importantly, how clean the house is without them. They are not gone anymore....

Home Safe

The kids made it back home safely tonight. As usual, they were happy to see us and sad to see Grandma and Grandpa go.  I know it was only a few days, but I swear Everett looks 2 inches taller and Amelia has a tooth that is hanging on by a thread. I guess when you're running the streets and partying hard, it doesn't take long to age yourself.

Return to Sender

After a fun-filled few days, the kids are coming home tomorrow. How did Meggan and I spend our extremely rare free time? If you guessed working late and deciding to spend 4 straight nights painting our cabinets, you would be correct. Congratulations, you know us well enough to know we will find a way to blow a great opportunity to relax!

Hiding Out

I got a text today letting me know Ev was playing a riveting game of hide and seek with Grandma and Grandpa....

...if you can't find him in the picture because his hiding spot is so good, I'll give you a hint...their couch doesn't normally have legs.