An offer I can't pass up!

There is so much to do, and so many problems to solve, but I'll never pass up a request to cuddle on the floor with my favorite 3 year old!

Summers here... Let the fun begin!

It's finally summer, which around here means a few things...

1.  Daddio's busy season starts (part time job plus his regular job).

2.  Mama and the boys are dying for some sun, fun, and new adventures (preferably adventures that the boys can all enjoy while not being so "together" they fight).

Today was the perfect day to try Chutes and Ladders Park in Bloomington.  Our opinion, so fun!!!!  In the 2 hours we were there, the boys smiled, laughed, and this mama did not hear a single complaint!  We will be returning for sure.  So excited for summer day trips with the boys!

Noah spent most of his time in the water... 

Hunter barely stood still long enough for this pic...

And what trip is complete without Ice Cream?

Priorities...

There are many days when there seems to be too many chores and activities to jam in a day.  There are days when our priorities don't align and we seem to just be in each other's way.  Then, there are those days when those sweet blue eyes make me put everything on hold for a day outside with my favorite 3 year old.

Picking my battles and loving the playoffs!

Say what you will about giving in to a restless 3 year old who wants to crawl in with mama after a long day of well, being a 3 year old!  But I will tell you that losing/ taking the easy way out has its advantages.  I love having, "mama, cuddle me," be the last words I hear before we both drift off into dreamland (even if I know sleep will be interrupted by an adorable foot kicking my or my blankets being kicked off by a little bit who has the same sleep habits as his dad!)

It's a tie!

So after yet another day of "Battle of the Wills (most of which I lost), and quite a few time outs... We both needed this...

Back at it tomorrow but for tonight, I think we will call it a draw.

Someday...

They will be happy I took so many pictures!  

There are those times...

When I swear that the frustration around here is so intense that I could pull my hair out. Just when I think I've hit my limit, this happens...

Valentines from my baby boy...

Love notes for everybody hid all over the house from Kellen...

An impromptu concert from my favorite, diaper wearing owl...

And help making supper from my near teenage son... So we can talk...

All of this in one day! I think I'll be frustrated tomorrow.

Friday Fun Night...

So much fun bowling with Eli, Noah, and Scott last night while Hunter & Kellen were at a Birthday Party.  It was Noah's first time and the first time in a long time for the rest of us!  

I'm pretty sure we all loved how excited Noah was about everything - especially the ball return!

Dad was a great helper and took it really well that Noah beat him on both games.

Eli was a bowling Pro and so focused.

After the party, we met up for the best part of bowling.... FOOD!

I think this might become a regularly scheduled outing.