1. My Dad
He frequently makes the list and this week is no different. I took a short trip to Denver and my dad watched the boys while I was gone. Knowing that they were in good hands and having tons of fun makes it easier to be away. Here are some pictures that my dad took at Monkey Joe's. It was their first trip and it looks like they really enjoyed the time. Thank you so much for everything dad!!
2. My home
I can not stress enough how grateful I am to live in my home with these boys. We are able to just sit, play, color, and have fun. We have heat, running water, food, and toys to play with. We have clothes that fit and a TV to watch with LOTS of channels. Right now I am sitting in front of my Christmas tree and know that there is a room full of wrapped presents for the boys and our family. Very blessed and very grateful.
**This isn't the best picture but wanted to put it in. I was trying to get a good picture that morning but Owen did not want me to take the pacifier out of his mouth.
3. Spending time with the Harris Family
It had been 4 long weeks but I finally made it out to Denver to meet Eloise and help Erin and Jess as much as possible. I forgot how the "every three hour feeding" only really gave you a 2 hour time frame to get anything done around the house. I forgot how TINY newborn babies are and they don't help you while changing their clothes to get them dressed. I forgot how sweet a newborn is when they are all swaddled and just lying on your chest asleep. I loved spending time with my sister and grateful that I was able to help fold laundry and do dishes. Oh...and I might of gained five pounds with all of the food they gave me. We were busy every minute of the day but here is a quick picture of us right after Erin did a feeding.
I was also able to snap a picture during the adult "date night." I felt like I was back in college. I was babysitting and eating all of the good food out of the fridge. (I am holding up the ice cream while they watch a movie). Classic.
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Thank you for the great visit!!
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4. 13 days
Santa is coming to our house in 13 days. Since the boys are going to be at Greg's over Christmas Santa is coming a few days early. Be jealous.
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5. Flavored cream
Coffee is a frequent item that makes my list. At the least I make it every morning but usually twice a day. It is a constant in my life. Love it. My recent visit to Erin's reminded me how much I adore my flavored cream as well. My sugar free hazelnut cream is always stocked in my fridge. I usually have a back up just in case I run out. Right now I have a total of 3 cream bottles in there. Anyways....being without flavored cream for a few days just reminded me how amazing it really is. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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One more thing....this morning we were coloring. Owen started counting his colored pencils. No joke. Though he was a tad off I was still impressed and it gave me a huge smile. "5, 8, 9, 10." Loved it.
