Daddy's Home (and Mommy Survived)!!!

Daddy was in Brussels, Belgium all last week which left Mommy to hold down the fort. Mommy was tired by the end of the week but she survived. Having pretty "easy" kids makes going it alone that much more manageable. Ayson only had one major melt down and cried "I want Daddy" and I felt like saying "I want Daddy too!" Ayson did manage to lock Mommy out of the main house on Wednesday. Ayson was crying because he wanted to be with Mommy and Mommy was close to tears because she could see Ayson and Addie but could not get to them. Mommy had to coax Ayson to turn the lock the other direction. While he was tall enough to accidentally lock Mommy out, he needed to stand on cushions to turn the lock the other direction...and he did it! Daddy made it home safe and sound Sunday night and Ayson stayed up past his bedtime to wait for Daddy.

Mommy was also testing out new diapers on Addie last week: g diapers. They are cloth diapers and have another option of using a disposable insert, instead of cloth, that can be composted (wet diaper only), flushed (not in septic systems...which we have), or thrown out in the trash.

Our patch of lily of the valley (one of Mommy's favorite flowers) is really doing well and smells so nice!

Ayson helping Daddy with his suitcase. Ayson: "Daddy, can I go with you?!"

Ayson helping Mommy in the garden on Wednesday.

"Auntie" Denise came over on Wednesday to visit with A^3 :)

Addie: "Hi Mom"

Addie: "You make me smile"

 A closer look at Addie's cute outfit from Wednesday.

Ayson's new trick to see who is at the park across the street.

Another cute outfit on Thursday.

Mommy and Ayson got outside as much as possible during Addie's naps. Granted, we had to stay in range of the baby monitor so no going across the street to the park :(

Ayson looking at the wildflower strips with Mommy on Friday and "picking" a flower for Mommy...sigh. The morning was a bit chilly but the day turned out gorgeous.

Ayson playing with his bubble machine. We had a great time chasing the bubbles and trying to catch them.

 

On Friday afternoon, Grandma Collene came out to visit with A^3. She was a HUGE help to Mommy and Ayson had a blast with Grandma. Grandma was also able to get some one on one time with Addie. Grandma had pizza with us for dinner, helped with bath night, and even read Ayson his bedtime stories. Thank you so much, Grandma!!!

As Saturday was supposed to be rather warm, Mommy set up Ayson's pool in the morning so that after his nap, the water would be nice and warm. Well, Ayson did not want to wait until after his nap and had to get in that morning...notice the pile of clothes in the picture.

Ayson playing with neighbor Gianna Saturday afternoon.

Mommy's friend Lucy, checked in on A^3 on Saturday and wanted to know if we needed anything from the store...so thoughtful!! After she dropped off the few items, Sam joined Ayson in the pool for a bit. Not sure what Ayson is doing in the picture but this is the best one with both boys looking at the camera :)



On Saturday, Ayson was pretty subdude in the pool but by Sunday he was jumping, sliding, splashing, and pooring water over himself and Gianna. Both kids had a great time. Thanks for playing, Gianna!!

A short video of pool antics on Sunday afternoon. Ayson did NOT want to go inside for dinner Sunday night.