I just can't quit you

Why do I even make them when I KNOW I will be powerless against them?!

You can lead a boy to water...

and if it's not in a cup, makes a huge mess, and his sister is also doing it...Clark's all in!!

Powdered Sugar...

...it's what's for lunch. While it might look like I'm feeding them an illegal substance for lunch, I was actually just bribing them with strawberries and sugar. You'd be surprised how quickly a sandwich will disappear.

PS- On a separate note, I need to give a HUGE thank you to my mom for coming over on her day off to help me with Scarlett's Easter dress. I know that you could have done it much faster if you'd done it all by yourself, so I really appreciate your patience with me. I'm sure only part of the reason it took all day was a little boy who had to be in your lap the whole time. (And sorry my iron is so inferior to yours-ha!)  :)

Making Memories

I'm feeling nostalgic lately. Maybe it's because my sweet friend Jenn just had her precious baby Annie. Or maybe it's because of Vicki, whose girls are just a few years older than Scarlett and I realize we will be in the midst of sports and sleepovers and activities in no time. Or...it's hormones. Who knows. What I do know, is that I want to remember today. We didn't really do anything all that special. We met Brody for a picnic lunch and then spent the afternoon playing outside enjoying this beautiful day. 

I'm not a photographer by any stretch of the imagination. I sometimes think it would be nice if I had better pictures to go along with these posts, but I've come to the realization that the kids won't care about the quality of the picture, they will only care that I took pictures. So, today, while Brody was working late I let the kids eat outside. 

Yes, we had frozen waffles on paper plates. (did you catch the part about Brody working late?) Yes, there is a random dust pan under the table. No, it's not going to win a photography award. But...it's a memory. On the first day of Spring, we ate frozen waffles for dinner...

the kids played well together in Clark's room while I picked up a little... 

and then, when Clark went down, Scarlett and I had a fun game of Go Fish. It may not sound exciting to you, but I think it was pretty close to the perfect day. 

Birthday Booty

DON'T PANIC! You are not about to see the damage birthday cake did to my rear. I just watched Pirates of the Caribbean (again) and apparently feel a bit like a pirate myself...ahoy matey.

Anyway, I had a nice little birthday and thought I'd show off my goodies:

Mom got me this cute purple jacket and darling yellow scarf. I'm feeling very bright and cheery as Spring approaches! Also...if you can see it, I bought myself the fun yellow ring I'm wearing. (Brody and I don't really do b-day gifts, but he did watch the kids Saturday so I could shop for myself.)

Mom also got me this yellow purse. I love it! Jordan and Maegan gave me the Starbucks card. Nothing says Happy Birthday like a nice caramel macchiato. Jaime gave me a gift card to Home Goods which I am so excited about. She also made me these DARLING note cards. You have definitely got to check out her etsy store. Go. Now! And shop...she's very talented :)

I Think We're Back

After a trip to an after hours clinic, two visits to the Dr., and six hours at the hospital in only four days, I am thinking we are back to our happy, healthy selves. Let's hope I didn't just jinx that! 

 What, Mommy? Making messes is what I do best!

I knew she was better the minute she started asking for the Easter gum :)

And me? Well, let's just say I have never been more happy to be home getting caught up on chores. And boy, were there a lot of them!

Ahhh, Spring Break. You're not what you used to be...but I love you anyway.

Day one of Spring Break...

...was not supposed to entail a 4 year old with the stomach bug

...or having to pin down your 19 month old at the hospital so that he could have an ultrasound done on one of his swollen boy parts

Now, I hear things come in threes. Please pray that in this case, things end in twos! I'm not sure I could take much more...and it's just MONDAY!! 

To end on a positive note:

*Scarlett's bug was minor in that she only "slobbered" twice and is now back to her happy self

*Because it is Spring Break, my mom was able to come over today to watch Scarlett when we took Clark to the dr.

*Clark was a champ while the dr. poked/prodded on his swollen "area"

* Brody was able to come with me to the appointment which was followed by the ultrasound/catheter at the hospital

* Clark only has an infection and it will not require surgery

I'm sure you can imagine why there are no pictures...hopefully we will be feeling photogenic again soon!

(and please, in 12 years, please don't ever bring this post up to Clark...he will never forgive me!)