Just Another Manic Monday (and Tuesday)

My new year has started off on a sad, sad note. Missy -my family's dog of 14 years (I think) - passed away. She was my favorite childhood pet. I thought she was the last one to go but then I remembered that Floyd the cat (who must be ancient by now) is still hanging around. I was sad that my family was all gathered around that night together and I was so far away. Childhood memories flooded my mind and I cried. It was not just the passing of a dog, but it was also the passing of an era.

I hope that 2011 diverts from this sad path and takes on a new, upbeat tone! Today I decided to shake the sadness and get our butts out the house. It was early, but the weather was perfect. We strolled all around the neighborhood. We saw a Barbie pink jeep and Andrew said, "It looks like a toy." Then we laughed because the license plate read, "Toy Car."

Maddox is starting to talk in short sentences (when he wants to); Jude is trying his best to sit up and is still as sweet as pie.

Today I kind of wanted to pull my hair out because 1) I had an awful headache and sore throat AND 2) Maddox was whining about EVERYTHING.

But I tried my best to be patient and to remember that things are changing fast, they are growing up up up, and I best stop complaining and enjoy these little boys while they are still little.

(last picture: Maddox made this face about 250 times today)