Rain rain rain....

These boys are getting HUGE.  It is amazing to see this growth right before my eyes.  I am looking forward to summer and enjoying these crazies more and more. 

 

Here are five things that I am grateful for.....

 

1. Mulch

I have added this to the list a few times before and on Monday night as I laid 60 bags of mulch and pulled weeds for an hour and a half I was feeling grateful that soon the mulch would be finished...and I could enjoy it all summer.  The sad part is that I still need 30 more bags. 

 

2. The old schedule

I am going to work this coming weekend so I have many days off this week.  I am REALLY looking forward to going to Lifetime, the library, playdates, sleeping in, and spending time with the boys.  VERY excited.

 

3.  Vacation

Tomorrow I am going to book a condo in Rosemary.  Very excited.

 

4. Meal time

Still my favorite time with the boys.  We all sit down and eat together.  Usually being pretty silly.  The other night they actually ate clams. 

 

5. Steph Fang

Grateful for our friendship & our talks. 

 

I took the side rails off the bed to test out how they would do.  When I went into wake up the boys Cameron was laying down parallel to his bed.  I was waking up before I could snap the picture but it was pretty funny.

I thought that I was giving them paint stamps to play with.  It was actually paint that stains.  Awesome. 

 The boys tipped their playhouse updside down and then proceeded to take most of the toys from the toy room and put them into the house.  This was last week.  It just keeps getting more toys.

 

 

I think that these next few pictures might be my favorite for awhile.  He is so fun to be around....when he is not being absolutely crazy....

 I took this picture on Monday.  I had a meeting at work so I picked up 20 bags of mulch and unloaded them all before 730am. 

 Crazy boys at family dinner. 

I had a giftcard from my birthday for Starbucks.  I have been able to buy people some drinks and enjoy a few myself.  I think that buying the drinks for others is significantly more fun and makes my day wonderful!

Spring

Second posting of the month...and it is happening at 4:22 am.  I woke up this morning and had a hard time falling back asleep so I decided to make the most of my time and get some of more chores done.  And boy do I have a lot of chores.  My washing machine is in a constant state of "on."  The boys are growing like weeds (yes....pulling actual weeds is also on my list).  I went through all the clothes that don't fit and realized that I actually needed to buy some new basics like socks, underwear, and jackets. AND I needed some for myself.  Not only is my wardrobe becoming a running joke...it is also becoming not functioning.  Anyways....back to being grateful.

 

1. My car

My car has been pretty wonderful.  It costs an arm and a leg but it is reliable, comfortable, and very great.  Ha.

 

2. Power Rangers

I think that the boys have an obsession.  And maybe I do too.  I have never sat and watched a show BUT they do...and they LOVE it.  I am able to have 25 minutes of pure engagement into the television.  I know, many parents would not want their child to sit, but a full 25 minutes in this house is GREAT.  I can also use it to bribe for good behavior.  (Yup...adding up parent of the year points) 

 

3. Spring

My favorite season is here!  I am in spring cleaning, updating, and pulling the house together mode.  I am also loving the time we can be outside.  THOUGH we took the boys on a walk last week (they rode bikes) and half way through....they were done.  So bikes were carried back.  I did learn to just stay close to home. 

 

4. The grill

This falls in line with my obsession with spring.  I already have the tank switched and ready to get the grill ready for the season.

 

5. Stories

My dad tells the boys stories when they go to bed.  He sits in the middle of the room with the lights out and tells them a classic.  I on the other hand usually read books in my bed to them.  A few nights ago Owen asked me for a story before bed.  I told him to go pick out a book.  He said, "No a real story, not a book story."   

 

This dude ALWAYS has bedhead.  ALWAYS.  We are starting to wet it down first thing in the morning but I have a feeling this will be a thing his entire life.

 I had to add this picture of Barbi because Cameron got really excited and said, "Mommy it's you!!"  I asked why and he told me because of her hair!  hahahaha. 


We went to visit Kelly in SouthBend and while we were there I locked my keys in the car.  When we were waiting for AAA we put coats on the kids.  I wanted a picture and asked them to put their hoods up.  (All three of them wearing girl coats was funny to me).  Instantly I knew that this was going to be a problem because Cameron didn't have a hood. 

So here is how the pictures go.  Cameron is on the side of this first picture crying.....then we get him a hood and he loves life again.  Oh that child is a pistol.

March.

April.  I missed the month of March.  A lot happened in March.  Some highlights... my dad successfully made it through his surgery and I turned 31.  Greg had the boys for a LONG time so I was able to spend time at the hospital.  Very grateful for the McGuire help.  I was extremely stressed out during the entire ordeal (more than I thought that I would be) and to have the kids fed, taken care of, and playing somewhere safe was such a blessing.  I was able to go to the hospital every morning before work and not have to worry about being late, getting the boys dressed, or anything else.  Thanks again!!

 

I have pictures.  Not many...but some.  More than the normal post...but not enough to catch up on an entire month.

 

 

We have made it to the Children's Museum twice this month.  This is Owen waving to all of the people the ENTIRE time he is on the carousel.  I guess I should mention....there are no people.  He just smiles and waves....even to the wall.  So so so funny.

My coworkers.  This month I went to the Best Buddies Gala with work.  It was in a beautiful location, lots of martinis, and VERY fun. 

 The new "house."  This box has lasted awhile in our toy room.  It was so large I had to get it through the front door.  It has become not only a play house for the boys (with windows and a door) but Owen also loves to kick, hit, and punch the box.  Oh.....the beauty of boys.  AND their play saw actually cuts the cardboard so they also take their tools to it.  LOVE free toys.

 My Amelia fix.  I am not going to lie...I MISS night shift.  I miss my friends, my week off, and my posh job.  Jodi brings in here little one on Tuesday before my noon meeting and I get to visit with her and get my baby fix.  A few weeks ago I was able to sit with Amelia between my legs.  This was my FAVORITE way to hold the boys when they were babies.  It made me happy.

Yes....a HUGE difference at our trip to the dentist from last year.  My mom came this time to help with my schedule (I was actually supposed to be at work).  I had to leave early but Cameron did beautifully.  He kept telling me that he was going to get a balloon when he was done.  There are no balloons there. Regardless...he was a champ.  VERY proud of this little man.

This was a 445 morning visit into my bed.  It becomes hard to say no when you feel like you never see them.  Don't worry.,...the next night he tried again.  I said no.  But he is my little side kick.  And hard to resist. 

Yes...there is a theme here.  He LOVES his costume.  And yes, there are some nights he wears it to bed.  I have no idea what I am going to do when he outgrows it.  Yes, I let him wear it to the gym too.  Hahahahaha

So I couldn't decide if I should keep this picture on here or not.  It isn't very clear but it is from my birthday. As I was sitting and thinking about it Owen looks at the picture and says, "That is Aunt Erin and grandma."  Awesome.  I decided I needed to keep it.

 This was a picture I saw on my moms phone that I have never seen before.  I think that it is a few months old but still super cute.  Wanted to make sure I had it on our blog.

Our nightly routine.  Books in my bed.  The best part of this picture...Cameron has is costume AND his cape on.  PLUS they are both listening. 

 

Wednesday night family dinner.  Maybe I should take out the day of the week....and just call it "family dinner" since the date always changes.

One of our oncology patients brought us an Easter gift.  All of this candy was gone THAT DAY.  And I wonder why I have gained 10lbs.

 Visiting the grandparents.  Always a wonderful visit with amazing food.

I must say...I am pretty lucky.  I have had a lot of flowers during my birthday month.  This have been my favorite.  I was having a rough day and this were a welcomed surprise.  Yes...I even put them on my bedside table and took a 5am picture. Hahaha