three...not five

I am too lazy to get up and get the pictures off of my iPhone so today I pulled pictures that are already on the blog.  These first few pictures are the ones that I see every time I try and add pictures to the post.  So every few days I am instantly brought back to these first few memories.  I have a very fond memory of these days.  I am sure that they were painstakingly hard BUT my memory has them blissful and wonderful.  My memories of routine -- playgrounds, visits to the gym, nap time, and playdates.  I don't think that I could go back into the rigorous day in and day out of my littles.  Don't get me wrong -- I miss it --- but watching them grow (and being fully potty trained) is pretty wonderful.

 I wanted to add all of these pictures because it just reminds me that they have ALWAYS been close.  They like to be side by side and they like to be together.  It hasn't changed.  Also, the blue blankets, pacifers AND the outdoor toys that we played with inside the house.

This was a trip to the zoo.

I actually made paints for them to play in the bath.  I have a video of one of these paint days and the boys were speaking in  their own language. 

Corn on the cob -- feet on the table -- not a care in the world

How could I not add this picture in to the mix.

One of my favorites of Owen and Jonny.

I thought that these Easter pictures would be appropriate since Easter is tomorrow.

He is actually on the potty -- crying -- this was his norm.

Mother's Day with Erin in town.  Oh the damn red Target dress that was actually a cover up that I ALWAYS wore.

Baby Eloise.  

We had dinner with the family out in Broad Ripple that night.  We could not stop laughing.  ...completely normal when we were all together.

I love this picture of Erin -- sorry -- had to add it in.

Since you were able to enjoy those old gems....I will now do a quick 5 since I know you are anxious.

1. Day with Jack
This morning Mike had to work and this afternoon he did the playhouse and helped Luke.  I was able to spend the entire day with SBJ.  It was incredibly strange to have a full day with just one child.  It is a rare occurrence and though it was nice to spend time playing on the floor with just him ....I also missed the crazy of his brothers.

2. Gutters
I forgot to mention that on my Birthday we had our gutters done.  .....so....our gutters...... holy hell.  Our gutters were an absolute mess.  For example, in multiple areas we would have water pouring though holes in the bottom.  In other areas we had weeds growing.  Yup. Weeds growing in our gutters.  I actually got two quotes last year but this spring I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger.  I am so grateful that they are in.

3. Bathroom
More updates to the house -- we actually had a real meeting with Luke to figure out our master bath.  He quickly and nicely struck down all my grand ideas.  When he left I felt a tad clueless about the design plan and what would be best for the master bath.  Within 30 minutes I found a bathroom on pinterest that would work -- that I loved -- and that Mike agreed on.  This is HUGE for me -- I actually have a workable plan for the master bath.

yikes...it is only going to be 3 tonight.  Have to get going.....guess it is time to get up.