Doozy

It has been over a week since my last update which means LOTS of pictures and as always, lots of stuff to be grateful for.  We will start with the most important -- Father's Day -- and then go from there.  

1. Our main man

I can't say enough wonderful things about Mike being a dad.  It is inspiring to watch him with our littles.  He is kind, gentle, fun and completely silly.  He takes care of us so well that we are able to just enjoy life without a care in the world.  He is the absolute best.  

 On Father's day we did our yearly donuts with dad and then had a cookout with the neighbors.  It was nice the spend the day just being with Mike.  Thank you for being our person!

2. Friends for life
I am obsessed with Nicole.  She refreshes my soul.  Last night all four of them came over for dinner.  It was great to sit and catch up. As always, we pick up easily where we left off.  SOON SOON SOON Rouzer and I need to get to Boston.

 3. The twins
Last Friday I took the twins and Tucker to the Children's Museum.  It was empty which was heavenly!  Mike was able to stay for the first hour which was nice to have another adult to talk to while the kids ran around.  They had a blast AND I had a blast taking them.  Grateful for a few last Friday's off.

4. More dates with the twins
On Saturday I took the twins on a date to see Captain Underpants since they finished their books.  It was great to have a few more hours with them by myself.  These two are getting too old and I am grateful to sneak in snuggles, long hugs and crazy moments.

5. The everyday
The long days, the quick ones....the everyday.....I am so grateful that I get to do every one of my days with these boys.  It strange how life tosses us around and how we are able to chose the paths that we do  --- I think that fate brought me here BUT I think that I also ended up here by a lot of freaking sheer luck.  I am so grateful that though I would rather have my toes in the sand most days -- I get to do all of my days with Mike and the boys.  I am happy and I really enjoy life.  I don't think that most people are able to say that....and because I do get to say that -- I am grateful.

6. Mismatched socks

The twins wear mismatched socks most days.  I makes me laugh but it has really just become part of the routine.  **The first time they stayed at Greg's he told me that they were wearing mismatched socks and it reminded me that doing that is not normal.**

7. "Daddy Number 1"

When I get Jack from daycare he always wants to hold his daily report sheet.  He immediately proceeds to read the form and every day he points to the paper and says, "Daddy number one."  The first day it completely through me off.  I am not even sure how Mike taught him that but clearly Jack knows that Mommy is number 1.  So that is that.

8. best student, best support

Yesterday I finished ANOTHER class for school.  I am crushing my goals which is awesome -- I want this school stuff to be OVER.  July is going to be crazy with all of our weekend trips and my new job so I anticipate the pace will slow down for a few weeks.  Either way -- another class is COMPLETE.

Yesterday when I found out that I passed my test Mike said, "You are the best student and I am the best support."  He is CORRECT (about the support thing).  I could not spend so much time behind my computer without him figuring out the rest of the house.  He has picked up all of the loose ends.  He cooks all the meals, plays with the boys, and helps me make sure that I take time to get my school work accomplished.  I know that these past few months have been HARD.  I have no extra time to sit and just BE.  He just silently supports and encourages me to keep going and GET. IT. DONE.  He is the best best.

9.  Garage door FIXED

On Saturday our garage door died.  What??!!  Mike and my dad quickly fixed it while we were at the movies.  I am sure it wasn't quick to them but I was pretty impressed with their handy work.