Finally

1. Columbus

To say that we are "tired" does not really express how we are functioning right now as the adults in our household.  We have had very little sleep since last Thursday...but I only use Thursday as an example because I don't remember what type of sleep I had that night. 

 

This past weekend we made a trip into Columbus. It started out a bit rocky.  On the way out of town I ran over a huge bolt.  Mike changed the tire in the Kroger parking lot while we all sat and watched.  Then we drove back home, switched everything into the Pilot and finally got on the road a few hours late.  We made 3 stops (including both boys needing to poop) in our 3 hour trip and hit some nighttime construction traffic but we finally made it.  After getting settled we went to bed around midnight.  Though we hit millions of small road blocks that evening we were all in good spirits.  

 

On Saturday morning we went to the Columbus zoo.  I am not usually a zoo person but this experience was great.  Sara works there and met us at the gate.  Having your own personal guide really makes things MUCH better.  The zoo was huge with tons of animals.  It was hot and extremely crowded but still glad that we went. 

That evening we went to a Clippers game.  Ironically they played the Indians that night but with three little ones in tow I didn't watch much of the game.  Hands down the best part of the game was Jared and Bdale taking the boys and spoiling them for the night.  Everyone left the game smiling and exhausted.

Once we got back home on Sunday Mike took the car to get fixed and then mowed both lawns while I unpacked, worked on laundry, and did chores around the house.  It was a VERY full weekend and we still have not recovered.

2. Slumber Party
On Monday night Sawyer and Eloise came over for a slumber party.  It has been MONTHS since the last time that they spent the night.  It was hard.  The kids had fun...we think.  But it was hard.  No more slumber parties for awhile. Grateful I got to get in some time with these two crazies.

3. Arm Band
I purchased a new armband to use while I work out.  I don't have it in my possession but I am pretty excited to use it in the next few weeks.

4. Morning hugs and silly giggles
We are exhausted BUT the kids have all been great.  It makes it a bit easier to survive life. 

Don't get me wrong, they have not been perfect. We still have lots of discipline.  LOTS.  But the hugs and giggles make it much better.

5. Warm showers
I know someone who doesn't have a shower in her home.  She is older than 50 and not in the best health.  I can't imagine how she does it every day with just a bathtub.  THEN she told me of a friend who doesn't have hot water!  What??!!!! 

This morning my hot shower felt AMAZING.  I was looking forward to it for hours and it did not disappoint.