So Proud of Tinker!

Tinker is so proud of her toenails!!!!!!!

I am so amazed by Lily Claire. She had her tonsils out on Wednesday, March 31st. She was pretty uncomfortable and we had to stay overnight (which is standard procedure for someone her age). She ate 2 bowls of soup, a pudding cup, some baked french fries...for lunch and dinner. They said she might not eat anything so I was shocked when she gobbled down the chicken noodle soup. She drank lots of juice and water and just was as sweet as could be. I brought Toy Story along so as soon as we got to our room I put it in. She calmed down immediately. She loves Buzz as much as her brother. We watched movies and slept throughout the day. She did so good. Matt stayed the night with her so I could sleep in a regular bed. It was a good thing because Aidan woke up at Grandma and Grandpa's having trouble breathing and they brought him over at 1 in the morning! The excitement never stops!

The next day she went pee pee on the potty the whole day...she took a nap in her bed...she played....she wanted to go outside...she was just amazing and so happy!

Today, I decided to do something special for her so we went to Walgreens and got some nail polish. Matt went in and bought it! Ever since I got a pedicure for my birthday she has wanted her toenails painted. She was thrilled! It was so cute!

35 weeks and counting...

I will be so glad to get through this week. My dad is having surgery on Tuesday, Lily is having surgery on Wednesday, a good friend of mine finds out some important news on Wednesday, and this coming Sunday (on Easter) I will be 36 weeks. It would be absolutely wonderful if everything could well this week. I have to say lots of prayers for my family this week.

To Do: Pack for the hospital (since it could be any day), Pack for Lily, and pack for Aidan since he is headed to grandma and grandpa's house for a few days so Lily can recover. I will be happy when this week is over or at least it is Friday.

I need Anabelle to stay put for this week. I will need to focus on Lily and making sure she gets better. Monday and Tuesday I will need to finish my jobs. My mom washed all her clothes so I just need to organize the closet and dresser. The room should be ready by the end of the week. The pumpkin seat/stroller should be delivered this week. The diaper bag should be delivered this week and the bedding is ordered but won't be here for a few weeks. SO, we just need to get the bassinet out and clean it. (I have been doing some shopping online since I have been on bed rest!) NOW LET'S JUST PRAY I DON'T HAVE THE BABY THIS WEEK!

Happy for so many reasons!!!!!!

Aidan and Sam wait their turn at the party.

Happy Birthday Ella!

Aidan loves his cousin Ella so much!

Aidan had to be by Ella in the picture...even though it was an all girl party. (Except for Sam and one other boy.)

Even our kite is Buzz Lightyear!

Aidan flying his kite. He was so good at it!

Tinker enjoys her kite too!

Tinker wants to pedal so bad.

Aidan and Lily play on the pink tractor at Nana and Pa Pa's house!

I was so happy that the doctor cleared me to go to Cape. Matt got the ok from work to leave town so we got up early on Saturday and hit the road. I was so happy because....

1. I haven't been home since January because of the bed rest situation.

2. I haven't seen my dad in a really long time and he is having surgery on Tuesday so I really wanted to see him. I have been missing him!

3. I miss my mom and sister and Sam and Ella too.

4. It was Ella's birthday and I was glad that I at least got to go and sit there while Matt took care of the kids.

5. The kids had so much fun!

6. Even though it was a short trip....it was so much fun.

The weather was nice in Cape on Saturday so we went to Ella's 6th birthday party. Then went back to my sister's house. The kids played outside (Nana and Pa Pa got a new pink tractor), flew kites with Matt and Pa Pa, made Smores on Saturday night (that was in the woods by Beth's house...no pics because I couldn't walk down there. Darn!), and then we spent the night with Nana and Pa Pa. It was fun. Aidan really got the hang of the kite flying thing. He did great and was able to keep it up in the air for a long time. Of course, Aidan had a Buzz kite and Tinker had an Ariel kite. Tinker would get tired and let go if hers. It was so cute.

Cravings with Anabelle!

When I was pregnant with Aidan I craved breakfast food with syrup. I wanted to eat pancakes and french toast all the time. With Lily I wanted lots of Cokes and I wanted candy. Now with Anabelle...wow...here is my list of cravings.

1. CANDY-Laffy Taffy's
2. Reeses Pieces (I can't tell you how many bags I have bought by now.)
3. Sweet tarts and Sprees.
4. I recently bought the Easter Sweet tarts that have bunnies and Chicks. That bag lasted 2 days.
5. I ate a piece of cake. (I know...1 piece...wow. But I probably haven't eaten a piece of cake in over 5 years. I didn't even eat my own wedding cake.)
6. I ate a whole box of Girl Scout Cookies by myself. (Tag-Alongs...yummy)
7. The other day I was craving a Caesar Salad so bad. I couldn't wait to munch it down At least that was healthy.
8. ICE...I know it sounds weird but I want to chomp ice all the time. I never really did that before I was pregnant. Now I can't get enough ice. Oh, and if it is crushed ice it is even better....

My sweet Tinker!

My little princess sound asleep in her princess pajamas...in her princess bed. Ahhh...she is an angel!

Fun with a box...

The kids had some left over Christmas money from my mom and dad. Since they have WAY too many toys, we decided to get them a picnic table. We are outside so much and they love to eat outside so I thought it would be perfect. Plus, we bought the big one so there will be plenty of room for Aidan, Lily, and Belle...not to mention Ella, Sam, and Tristen could fit too. The kids already ate dinner on it! SO, Matt decided it would be fun for the kids to climb inside the box and slide down the hill. The kids would just laugh and giggle. Matt and I got some good laughs too. Who knew you could have so much fun with a box????? (Yes...Tinker's shoes and socks are off again...I will be so happy when it is summer time...I can't keep that girl dressed for anything.)

A Look at what is to come....

Lily's dress is adorable. It is long and she loves it. She really looks like a princess.

Aidan looks so handsome. He looks like a prince.

Both Aidan and Lily will be in my cousin's wedding on July 3rd. They are going to be so cute! I can't wait!