I can’t believe
we are still dreaming about spring and summer weather. Instead of complaining about it, I have decided
to just make the best of it. We will just keep planning indoor play
dates, art projects and trips to the mall and the library. We did make it out once with daddy one afternoon during spring break. This is what it was like...
Along with being overly excited to wear sandals again, I’ve also been semi-stressed about
the up-coming summer months. My thoughts surrounding trying to corral the boys in
our corner lot with no plan in place makes me squirm. Our My plan was to simply put up
a fence. Without a fence I will be constantly worried if there is a car coming or if the neighbors wonder why I can't keep my kids in their own yard. Seriously, how do you do that with one super independent who loves to
explore and investigate and another who is not so quick to escape and needs help with everything outside!? Really! Input is welcome. We have great
neighbors who don’t mind us playing on their play gyms and trampoline but
keeping them both happy and safe with all of that stimulation and temptation in
every direction makes me just plain anxious.
I know, I know a rich persons’ problem.
(Reference to a message we heard at Heartland not too long ago.) All in
all, I am thankful that we have great neighbors and live in a safe neighborhood
with lots of great opportunities for fun. I am also thankful we have a home and that we can even have
the conversation about doing home improvements. Tune in next month to see if any progress has
been made in that department.
Caleb and I got
to go see Veggie Tales Live late last month. (Sorry for the poor quality pic) He received tickets to go see Bob and Larry’s Birthday Celebration
as a birthday gift from his buddy, Brooks.
He had a blast and asks to wear his new Incredible Veggie Tales t-shirt
at least three times a week. His little
face lit up at the sight of his favorite veggie, Jr. Asparagus aka Ricochet, it
was just plain adorable. All the songs
we sang at the show did something inside of him that can only be explained in pure 3 year
old joy. Needless to say it was a successful first Mommy and Caleb date. I am secretly happy that we can
now choose from 3 or 4 different Veggie movies instead of ALWAYS having to
watch you know what Every. Single. Time. It has been a refreshing and a much
needed change to say the least. Just
this morning we were reading books in his bed and I said something like, “Caleb you
have a really great room, someone must really love you…..who really loves you?”
his response; “JESUS!” My heart melted. What a fabulous answer.
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Easter weekend was just as simple and enjoyable as always. Mom made some yummy meals and we enjoyed some more quality time with family. The boys got to hang out a bit with their cousins and Carlo and I even snuck out one afternoon to enjoy a latte together. The weather was poopy, but we still managed to have a nice time. Saturday afternoon Ga-Ga and Papa took us to the Wild Life Santuary to see the ducks and the cool "pitch -dark- tube slide" inside one of the exhibit buildings. Caleb was so brave and was still talking about it the following week. We had a blast watching the boys discover new things and were happy to be able to spend some much needed time outdoors. Thanks you Lord for sweet memories like these.
This just
in: Josh is walking! It has been a long time coming. We’ve been practicing forever,
it seems. His big brother seemed to have
gone from crawling to running in a matter of days before he ever turned one. Our sweet, 15 month chunk-a-roo, just this
past week finally went from a few side-steps now and then, to walking straight
forward with his chubby little arms out in front of him. I discovered he does this, not surprisingly, because
you know who, likes to run at full speed toward his baby brother and take a
quick turn at the last second before crashing into him. Poor thing. It’s a good thing Josh packs a few more
pounds and is a bit more solid than Caleb was at this age. The two of them love each other so much. It is heartwarming to finally see them being
brothers and actually enjoying each other’s companionship lately. But, if you have
children of your own or just know some small children at all, you also know
that just as soon as you see a sweet hug, kiss or giggle the very next second there might be tears or a bonk on
the head due to a baby brawl or a toy war. Oh, well.
We are so
excited to announce the latest addition to the family. Baby Isabella Cecilia Tigley
was born April 7th, 9 pounds and 15 ounces! The biggest baby of the
family! Congrats Ximenita, we are so happy for you and your family. SHE
IS PRECIOUS!
Well I think
that’s it for now. We hope and plan to get outside today for a little fresh
air. Now, where did I put those scarves?
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