My Little Sickies

Maddox thinks that all doctors are supposed to blow you big soap bubbles because, well, his doctor (Dr. Rigby) does it - each and every time we visit. But today we had to see Dr. Sheldon and there were no bubbles. What a letdown! But I think the Elmo sticker cheered Maddox up. And Jude, while sick with the same snotty/coughing thing, has never quit smiling. He smiles when he tries to blow his nose (see below), when he runs away from us at the doctor's office, when he steals my guacamole at Moe's, when he tries to climb out the shopping cart. 

Yep.

Always getting into mischief...and smiling about it.

I made a very primitive chart to keep up with all the medicines the boys were prescribed. They each have THREE, for a total of six medicine bottles in my cabinet and fridge. And of course they have a different dose for each bottle.

Tomorrow, Andrew is on dayshift and that means I get to conquer breakfast alone. I'm prepared, though. I have the coffee ready to go (very important step), the sippies filled, the quiche cooking, and my clothes laid out. Did I mention that the roofers are coming at 7:30 am?

Hmm, I think it is time to redo the boys' silhouettes. Jude has a neck now. 

The time is flying by, isn't it?

Hello Beach! It's Been Awhile

Usually breakfast is a hectic time.

Make the boys juice, put them in their boosters, make them breakfast, feed the cat, clean up, make the coffee, try to eat something, clean the litter box, answer the question "Can we go out now?" over and over and over with, "In a few minutes. We just woke up!"

To be honest, I kind of dread breakfast. But today it was great!

We got up at 6:30 and dealt with the carpet cleaners (and a giant lizard they let in), the leaking kitchen sink fixer (who is very hard to understand, because he lacks teeth), and the roofers (who will be back Wednesday at 7:30 am) all by 9:00!

Then, bags packed, we were out the door and off to IHOP for a late breakfast.

Jude insisted on using a big boy fork and he did pretty well. 

After gaining a pound (or two), we hit the soundside beach for the first time this year.

We met up with our good friends Erika and little Ava. The kids played in the sand and water and we could actually talk (much unlike last summer when our infants kept eating the sand and whining).

It was a good Friday. And I'm really happy the weekend is here. It was one of those weeks where every little thing went wrong until I thought, "I can't take any more! I really can't!" 

And then...Friday rolled around and all is well (for now).

Bippy's = A Yummy Mess

Bippy's is one of the best places in the world. Really. I'm talking cake batter frozen yogurt mixed with chocolate chip cookie dough, brownie bites and caramel. Or how about Maddox's concoction of cheesecake yogurt and gummy bears? There is something for every taste bud and wild craving. We sure do love it!

Funny faces

Drip, drip, drip

This weekend we had planned our debut beach trip, but instead we sat inside (with the exception of some antiquing with Yani, Cupcakes by the Beach, and a Target run) watching the monsoon outside. And then, the monsoon came INSIDE. I walked into the closet off the laundry room to discover a mini lake and water pouring out from under the molding. Oh, yes, I about panicked. How much can a girl take? Rats to flooding?

Thankfully, the rain stopped Sunday and we are waiting for a contractor to come fix the leak in the roof. But what about the water damage inside the house (ahem, I poked the soft-looking ceiling and my finger went right through! Hello rotten wood)? We are still waiting to see what they plan to do about that. I'm just glad the problem isn't in the main part of the house! But still. And on top of that, we have developed a leak under our kitchen sink and are (yes, you guessed it!) waiting for someone to come fix it. Now whoever said base housing wasn't glorious? Ha. Maybe we have learned our lesson about base housing. Even still, we do love our house and I'm hoping the troubles end when these water problems are fixed!

And maybe, just maybe, we will make it to the beach next weekend. In the meantime, we wait....

The National Anthem was playing and Maddox said, "Mom, I'm showin' respect."

We are Target buddies. ♥

Hello, giant cupcake. 

My kids don't play with toys very long. Instead, they like to play with my things. 

Boy Toys

The boys love to be outside. And they love tools. We went to the mall today and Andrew came out looking like Santa Claus, carrying a giant bag of toys. Chainsaw, leaf blower, toolbox. The boys are in heaven (and so am I). It isn't too often I can sit in a chair outside and watch them play. Usually I am chasing you-know-who out of the road, out of the woods, away from the water spigot, or away from the dogs next door. But...not today. 

Happy Friday everyone! 

Summer in April

We skipped spring this year and hit summer head on.

I broke down today and let the boys take their first dip in their little pool. The slide was a hit and they kept taking turns, but if Jude wasn't quick enough....

...Maddox gave him a shove.

The biggest problem I see in the future is that they are ALWAYS going to want to be in the pool. Or else, shooting the water hose up into the air.

I need to buy sunscreen in bulk.

Oh! Oh! After days and days of cleaning the old house (aka rat house) top to bottom, (and I mean EVERYTHING, from scrubbing out the trash cans to making the appliances look brand new to washing every window, window track and door track, every vent) we (mostly Andrew...I was the kid-watcher and new-house-unpacker) passed final inspection. Eglin has a reputation for ridiculously nitpicky inspections and it's 100% true. The inspector made Andrew even remove flower hooks that were already there when we moved in! But, enough of that. 

That house was a huge burden and now we are rid of it!!

Freedom (from rats) feels pretty darn good.

Good Golly Miss Molly

Today the boys made a new friend. We found her (it could be a he, but don't tell Maddox that) hiding in a hole beneath an extra piece of cement edging. She was the biggest frog I've ever seen. And her name? Maddox first suggested "Frog," but after a few seconds of pondering, he decided on "Good Golly Miss Molly." It's a perfect fit. Tomorrow we will have to check on her (I can sense this will be the new outside morning ritual) and I'll try (again) to keep Jude from smooshing her.

Jude and Maddox have this system going... When Maddox spots a bug (fly, ant, unidentified creepy crawly) he alerts Jude, who immediately attempts to kill it. That's why I have to look out for Good Golly Miss Molly.