We packed up the car and headed south this year for Memorial Day. What an adventure. We wondered how many times we would tell each other that we need a bigger car, and I am pretty sure we lost count by Monday afternoon. Ethan and Aiden were champs in the car...thank goodness for technology. Camden, however, was another story. He did not do well at all, and pretty much cried from start to end going down and coming home from St. George. It was a miserable 6.5 hours for us. (It took that long because of the MANY stops we made to try to get him to stop. Plus there was always that traffic thing...) It was fun to get away from the every day surrondings and swim or pretty much do nothing. The boys loved having my brothers dog, Ruby with us. She is a good watchdog, and took great care of them. We went on a hike, and at the top looking into Snow Canyon, she got nervous because Scott was standing close to the edge with Aiden on his shoulders, and she did not stop barking at him until he moved back. Good times, and thank goodness no stitches this time! The bonus for me was the fact that after 2 years of restriction, I threw my butt on a motorcycle. It was pure heaven.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Memorial Day 2009
We packed up the car and headed south this year for Memorial Day. What an adventure. We wondered how many times we would tell each other that we need a bigger car, and I am pretty sure we lost count by Monday afternoon. Ethan and Aiden were champs in the car...thank goodness for technology. Camden, however, was another story. He did not do well at all, and pretty much cried from start to end going down and coming home from St. George. It was a miserable 6.5 hours for us. (It took that long because of the MANY stops we made to try to get him to stop. Plus there was always that traffic thing...) It was fun to get away from the every day surrondings and swim or pretty much do nothing. The boys loved having my brothers dog, Ruby with us. She is a good watchdog, and took great care of them. We went on a hike, and at the top looking into Snow Canyon, she got nervous because Scott was standing close to the edge with Aiden on his shoulders, and she did not stop barking at him until he moved back. Good times, and thank goodness no stitches this time! The bonus for me was the fact that after 2 years of restriction, I threw my butt on a motorcycle. It was pure heaven.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Where in the crap did the last 5 years go?
Ethan had a birthday almost two weeks ago. (I'm really a slacker, I know.) I cannot believe that he is 5 and getting ready for kindergarten. I always thought I would be happy to send my kids off to school, but I must say, I'm not happy about it at all. I know that I still have a few months, but I can't seem to get it off my mind. Anyway, the birthday was great. In fact, he loved it so much that at the end of the day, he asked me if since we were having a party the next day, would he be turning 6? I love this little boy, who is growing up rather quickly. I love being his mom and friend. He is a great kid. We had friends (including a couple of very brave girls) over for a party on his birthday, and family over on Sunday.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mom's day off
So, today was like any other hectic day at my house. I have to admit, I have been really spoiled since Aiden started preschool and I have had 2 days with one child who just happens to take a nap at the same time the other 2 are away. It has been really nice, but on the other hand, it really makes Tuesdays and Thursdays extra hard for some reason. And, if any of the other moms who read this are like me, I really start out the week strong, and by the end, I'm dragging. My patience is near the end, I'm tired, I can't figure out why my house is still a mess, even though I KNOW I cleaned every day....you get the picture, right? And as they get older, my boys really have learned quickly how to push my buttons. That was today. Hectic. Until...the phone rang and it was my mom on the other line. Asking if it would be okay with me if she and my dad took my big boys to the mountains with them for a day of fun, WITHOUT MOM, and they promised to bring them back extra tired. My first reaction was, "Are you kidding?" "Did I hear you right?" Then it was, "How fast can I get them ready and out the door?" This sounds like a great plan to me!
I love my boys with all of my heart. And, like most moms, I don't take enough time out for ME. This day was just what we all needed, and I am so grateful for my parents willingness to take them out for a day of fun. I had a great day. Suddenly the schedules I follow on a daily basis got thrown out the door, and I found my self at my best friends house for lunch. We laughed and laughed, and I enjoyed myself so much. Camden really enjoyed and needed the one on one time with mom, and was happy to see his brothers, but found himself fighting for attention really quickly again. Ethan LOVES to go to the cabin property with my parents. There are fish galore, moose to find, and the rhino to ride in. Aiden loves it all too. And, I was happy to have them back, muddy faces, shirts, boots, and all.
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