Cousins

Last night just about killed me! I couldn't fall asleep...don't know why it's not like I'm sleeping in now or anything. I finally fell asleep around 2:00 am, but it wasn't restful. Then Sophia woke up at 3:30. I don't know why she is deciding to do this lately. I tried to make her cry it out, but by 4:00am I gave up and fed her really fast. I was so tired this morning. Ben got Aubrie and Boston ready and off to school without me even knowing. I could have slept another couple of hours! Instead I had to get up w/ Sophia and get ready for the day. I had Shea and Carson for a few hours this morning, while Nicole went to a CPR class. Ethan and Shea played well together. They played in the fort outside, played w/ Aubrie's baby dolls and his cars, and also played a game of Pretty Pretty Princess (see picture.)Carson stayed busy and was fascinated w/ Sophia. Sophia started to figure out her eye and hand coordination today. She sat in the bouncy seat for a good hour and played with the toys hanging in front of her. It's so amazing to watch little babies discover the world and things they can do.

After the cousins went home, I made dinner and played the Dora Explore board game w/ Ethan. When the kids got home things went smoothly...homework, piano, chores. After dinner we went swimming and put the kids to bed. Aubrie waited up for my Mom to get home. My Mom told her she was going to buy her a hula hoop today and Aubrie was waiting anxiously for it since the minute she got home from school. My Mom showed up around 8:00 w/ a lighted hula hoop. It's actually pretty cool! Aubrie was so excited to show us how well she does it. I guess they have been practicing in PE. While my Mom was out she bought me a new necklace. It's a star pendant. I guess that's the new thing....instead of the circle. My Mom likes to spoil me, probably more than she can afford. Mom's are good at that, right?

Now Ben and I are just relaxing and watching Entrapment and its only 8:30. We got an early start tonight. I think we are slowly getting back to a schedule here. Yeah!

Oh, here is a picture of some beautiful flowers Ben picked up for me. I thought I should document it in case he ever stops and I can't remember what it was like. Ha! Actually he has always been so good at bringing home flowers. I always make him promise me he will never buy them on Valentines day....RIP OFF!! But he sure makes up for it the rest of the year.