I forget a lot of the time how much I like to be at home with the kids when I'm actually sitting and playing(ish) with them. Most days, I'm like "LET US LEAVE THIS HOUSE" because all the laundry and cleaning and constant snack-getting can become a drag real quick, but on the days that I decide to sit down for a bit and get out toys and watch them play, it's really fun. We had several of those days this week so it was awesome!
Hayes is full on talking in complete sentences now, which is my favorite but also breaks my heart a little bit. Good thing those big, kissy lips make it hard for him to say words correctly or I would be 100% devastated. So dang cute.
My Haysie-speak favorites:
"Thas MINES."
"Where's WIWY? (Or Lily, because he is ALWAYS looking for her.)
"Let's watch a moobie and can I has some mogurt?"
Alright that's all I can think of at the moment but there are many more that I will remember as soon as I post this thing.
I still have my leftover shower flowers and they are going strong. This fresh flower thing may become a constant on the coffee table.
On Monday night I went to Dove Group (aka Bible Study/friend time) and left Bryan and the kids to their own devices. I was out WAY late (I like to talk) but when I got home Parker was waiting to read his Magic Treehouse book which was super sweet. We are on book #3 "Mummies in the Morning" now and I just ordered the next four books in the series, plus Indian in the Cupboard which was a favorite when I was growing up!
As always, Parker (the watch-wearing boy--I can't) and me got our lunch date in on Tuesday and Thursday and went out to run errands. (The people at Pie Five know my name for my order. Is that bad?) Parker is never excited to run errands but is always so helpful. I always think about how much easier it will be when my youngest (Lily?) is five. Someone PLEASE confirm? I'm so tired! Although I will miss the baby snuggles and laughs (oh, the baby laughs...)
After school on Thursday, we ran over to the flip house to make a final list of what needs to be done and/or purchased. I meant to take photos darn it, but it's looking a million times better. Cabinets are getting installed on Monday and I can hardly wait.
After that Parker and I went to Target to pick out his Valentine's for school and he was so not into it until he saw some monster truck erasers and then life was A-Okay again. I LOVE picking out Valentine's and definitely wanted to browse longer than he allowed. (Party pooper.)
After the little kids finished with KDO on Thursday, we found some weirdo color changing videos that all three were mesmerized by. It's hilarious. I don't understand it. These are Hayes' absolute FAVORITE thing to watch on YouTube when he gets my phone and now they are on Amazon so I see many moments of complete silence in my future which makes me happy!
My photos are kind of all over the place today. On Wednesday, I snuck to Marketstreet all alone (!) and a little baby orchid hopped into my cart. I don't know how it happened but I found a home for it in a sunny corner and please please please, I would love to be able to keep it alive! Cross your fingers for me! The care card said two ice cubes a week. I can do that.
I would say the big triumph of this week was that we got Hayes officially potty-trained! It was was past about-time but we have been so busy that I never had a full free day to stay at home and get it done. We decided to skipped church on Wednesday so we could be at home all day and now he is in BIG BOY UNDIES. You have to say that all proud or they keep peeing in their pants. Just an insider tip for y'all.
Look at that cute big boy!! Bryan says I baby him more than the other two which is probably true. I really have no clue why because he is such a stinker but I think it has something to do with his big ole kissy lips.
Last night Bryan and I very last minute cleaned up the house, folded laundry and got out date night! We drove around and looked at new neighborhoods/lots and then went to eat at Chuy's and then since he loves me so much (or maybe since he loves Zac Effron so much--no seriously) he took me to see The Greatest Showman again! I've had the songs in my head all week and really wanted to see the "Rewrite the Stars" scene again. It was even more awesome than the first time!
And a few Friday Favorites on Saturday because I'm SO punctual at life:
1. I just ordered the TULA skincare line because every blogger in my life is using it and my skin is ridiculously soft! Miracles!
2. I also ordered these mules from Target.
3. Obviously, The Greatest Showman gets a nod. We had a googling fest last night when we got home and I watched an embarrassing amount of YouTube clips. It's like Twilight all over again.
4. Tonight I'm going out with girlfriends and tomorrow is the Super Bowl! Yay.
