Crazy Week

Well, Zach was sick again this week. Poor little guy... he gets a fever for about 5 days, but not really any other symptoms. Docs assure me it's viral. But this is the 4th time in two months... it's almost like clockwork. He's such a sweetie, really doesn't complain much... just gets cuddlier. And I am thankful... Kaitlyn's illnesses almost always hit her in her stomach, with, shall we say, messy results at both ends. So if it has to be, I'll take fever and extra hugs over that anytime.

He is better now, and Kaitlyn has stayed healthy, so tomorrow Kaitlyn and I are heading to Ohio to visit my folks. I hate that I can't take Zach, but I'm really not ready to tackle the trip alone with the two of them until Z-man is a little older. So he gets to stay home and have special Daddy time, and I just know he'll love spending his days with Grandma June and Grandpa Tote. I'll miss him, but I'm looking forward to the one on one time with Kaitlyn and getting to see my folks and friends up North.

It's been fun anticipating this trip with Kaitlyn - a new thing now that she's gaining an understanding of time. And she's so excited about getting to see her Mema and Bebop. Dad broke his knee so they've been unable to make their usual bi-monthly trip down here, and I think at some level she knows it's been longer than usual since she's seen them.

Bonus - when we get back, I'll get her started on anticipating a visit from Florida Mema and Bebop. They'll be up the week before Thanksgiving, so it won't be long not at all!

Kaitlyn Modeling

Here's Kaitlyn showing off her "new" gymnastics outfit (thanks, Hannah!)...


And here she's dancing in her very cute Pooh outfit (thanks, Mema & Bebop) that she got for Zach's birthday...

Zach waves Hi to Mema & Bebop

Twinkle Twinkle

I just love the way Kaitlyn sings "Twinkle Twinkle L-l-l-little Star"

A Typical Dinner Conversation

I remember once before I had kids, talking on the phone to my friend, Lisa, who had 4 kids. The conversation was difficult due to noise and interruptions on her end, and made some sort of comment that I couldn't imagine functioning in such an environment. And she wisely said that you grow into it. And so I submit to you a recent typical dinnertime conversation at our house. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

My Baby is 1!!

Zach turned 1 today! Can't believe it's been a year already!

Mmmm.... this is good

Are you sure this is okay?

This is fun!

Come play with me!!

What else you got for me?

What do you mean bath time?!?

Kaitlyn was all smiles for her brother's birthday!