Happenings

We've been keeping busy here...sometimes I feel like I'm just going nonstop...especially when my 5 month old feels like she doesn't need to ever nap...or sleep at night. She's actually on the sofa, sleeping...I was able to work out..take a shower, get dressed, dry my hair and put on make up...this is a rare occurrence....I usually have to choose between hair or make up...or it's really one of those days I just have to pull it back and do neither. Bells is enjoying her mango and quesadilla...we're going for an orange theme for lunch.

Madison got back yesterday from her trip to Burwell House. She left Monday morning...it was kind of crazy not having her here. It makes such a difference minus one kid...Hannah stepped up and did a great job helping me out. Madison had a blast on her trip. While I was dropping her and Hannah off at school Monday morning...I glanced over at Madison who was sitting in the front and just had a moment...when did she grow up? It's flown by way too fast...she's off going on overnight trips...looking so beautiful and little lady like....it's just weird to me. Anyway...she had a blast exploring, talent shows, staying up until 1 am giggling with her friends. She's amazing...I'm blessed to have her. She's my little mature girl...this morning she woke up, got Bells, came into my room and told me she'd take care of breakfast and fed Hannah, Bells and herself Eggo Waffles and fruit. I just love that girl.

Hannah has been Hannah, silly, loud, talks about everything. She's a funny girl...she helped out with bath time at night, got bottles ready for me...she is such a good girl when she hasn't had loads of candy....thanks Aunt Nicole for the package...it took me awhile to figure out why Hannah was so willing and eager to take out the recycling and trash all the time...the box was still out in the car and she kept sneaking some....the little booger!

Bells has been growing up too. She's really trying to talk...it's hilarious. She's been missing Dan and the Cat...every time we come home she calls out "dad, meow?" Yesterday she saw Dan's picture and carried around the house all morning. Sometimes I'd see the picture just laying down on the ground and so I'd put it back...she'd then get it down and set it by her. I sent him a video of her sitting by his picture...it was pretty cute...kind of sad....but sweet that even though she's just 23 months, she's find her own way of coping without her dad.

Abs is a rolling machine...although, she can't seem to roll from her tummy to her back. And so after awhile she gets mad and lets us know she needs help. She's so happy...I don't know why or how...the girl never sleeps...or at least for very long. She does this thing where she grabs her hair...maybe she's going to be a hair twirler...

Well the nap has now come to an end...I think Bells is trying to comfort her...this could be a problem...