MULCH

1. 5 am
It is almost 5 am.  Mike has not had much sleep tonight so I decided to take Jack into the living room so he could get some sleep before our 630 wakeup call.  Jack has been fussy enough to keep us awake but sleepy enough that he could still be in his crib.  I decided to just pull him into his swing, start some coffee and take some time for myself to regroup.  I still have power sheets to work on and I could always sit and read for 30 minutes before the craziness of the morning.

2. The backyard
Holy moly pac a ploy.  Yesterday we had another 7 yards of mulch delivered.  That means we have had 13 total yards delivered and STILL NEED MORE.  We are not getting anymore delivered and decided we are going to finish the rest with bags.  Yesterday I laid mulch from 12-630. My body is sore but I am SOOOOO happy that the backyard is finally starting to look like a backyard and not a shit show.

3. My parents
Yesterday around 3pm my parents came over and helped with the boys so Mike and I could put our efforts into the yard.  We were able to mow the neighbors yard and do our mulch.  We were also able to spend a few hours together being able to talk without kids around --- what??!!  It was great!

4. 3 Sisters Cafe
I have an obsession with brunch and Mike saw this gem on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.  We decided to have a date to celebrate Mother's Day.   After a few weeks we finally had a moment without the kids and took time for just us.  (Thank you Melissa-- you are the BEST)  Even though I have lived in Indianapolis my whole life there are so many places I have never been.  It was beautiful out yesterday morning and it was great to get out of the house with my fabulous husband.

5. No training wheels
Cameron took the plunge.  We made him try.  And through tears and absolute fear he was able to ride by himself.  Mike worked with him on Monday while I was at work.  At one point he was holding Cameron's bike and running next to him while pushing Jack in the stroller.  He still needs lots of practice but hopefully his confidence keeps growing.  I am so proud of him.