March Happenings

My family has been helping out a ton with babysitting. We have been fortunate to not have to take Sawyer to daycare this year... not that I am opposed to daycare, it's just nice to be able to let Sawyer stay in his jammies and not have to haul him out early in the mornings! Laura is our primary daycare person right now....when she isn't working. She stays busy watching these two monkeys.

I had a wonderful surprise last Friday. A dear family friend stopped by with flowers for me... just because. That made my day, and added some sunshine to an awfully long week/s. Thanks, BC. xoxo This has also inspired me to 'pass' the torch . So- now I am trying to decide who I want to send some flowers to- or send a letter/card, buy a coffee, etc.- just because~ in hopes of brightening someone's day.

Last Saturday, Sawyer and I met Mom for breakfast and some shopping. Mom wanted to buy the babies their first Easter outfit... so Kate has this ADORABLE polka-dotty dress and bright yellow sweater, and Sawyer will be in a little suit and tie. Too cute! I also bought Kate some little bows for her hair- because I am obsessed with her beautiful, dark hair-- and because Sawyer may look a little silly in bows.

Last Sunday, Jesse and I took off for Duluth for the day. We contemplated taking Sawyer, but then decided that we could have a more relaxing day without him. So- off to Auntie Ersy's he went. Jesse and I went to Duluth, walked around the lakeshore, went to Caribou, went to Michael's (yes, Jesse even came in with me!), went to the mall, Kohls, Home Depot, Olive Garden and Target... a busy day- but so nice to just have some time to ourselves.


Monday I had a birthday party. Here is Erin with a couple of her favorite babies. And yes, she is wearing a bow in her hair like sweet Kate.


And now, it's already the weekend. I tell ya- the week just flew by! We started off the weekend on a not-so-great note. Sawyer started getting a cold Wednesday night... and it got progressively worse. So- in to the Dr he went. He came home with some antibiotics and a nebulizer to help his cough/breathing. :( I am so bummed out! I am praying this goes away quickly! He despises his neb- we have to basically tie him down for 5 minutes while it runs. Yuk. He goes back to the Dr. on Thursday. Here he is this morning- he is VERY HARD to keep calm- he's all over the place... from one end of the room, to the other- up the stairs, and into the kitchen. We took out his jumper today to see if he still likes it. He was in it for about 10 minutes, and then fell asleep.



Yesterday he and I went out to Erin's. He was sooo sleepy- but has never been a great napper during the day- he fought with her for a good 30 minutes before finally giving in.

love him.

So it goes.

I'm tuckered out. It's been another exhausting week. I think it's Spring fever-- yes, it has hit 40 degrees here- and that will do it!
The weekend was.....ok. Well- great, if you consider the fact that I had more time with Gramps P and mom. I was even feeling domestic and whipped up some delicious soup, a meatloaf and mashed potatoes to share with gramps. I hope he enjoyed it~ I mean, after all- I am not a great cook. I'll admit that! Of course he isn't one to complain. ;) It was fun visiting with them, and watching how Sawyer tries to copy my grandpa--clapping, hitting the table, and making noises. I love watching that. They both look so happy.

The downside of the weekend was losing another grandparent- though this time, it was Jesse's grandma. We've been hit hard these last 2 months-- and I am ready for it to be over. So ready. I am glad we went to see her a couple of weeks ago.

Of course, as Jimbo would teach ya- life isn't easy, or fair. So- in the midst of more sadness, Jesse ends up getting an infected and impacted wisdom tooth. So- before we can even think about heading to the cities to be with his family, our first stop will be the oral surgeon. Ugh. We are hoping that everything goes well and Jesse will be feeling better Friday morning to meet up with family.

So it goes.