Well, I made it through the weekend away. In fact, I had a fabulous time. I missed the boys, but it wasn't terrible being away from them like I thought it would be. ;) Mark had a good time with the boys without too many troubles. He was very happy when I got home though. :)

Since I've been home the boys have been climbing more and getting into more stuff. I think the next round of baby-proofing is going to start this weekend.

Of course Nolan picked this shirt out.

Colvin didn't take a nap while I was gone so the poor thing fell asleep during his dinner.

Well, it's my last night before I take a weekend in Vegas away from my babies. I cried when they went to bed tonight and I still have half a day tomorrow. I have a feeling I'm going to embarrass myself when Lora picks me up tomorrow.

Colvin

Nolan

Babies in a Bucket

Wow, has it really almost been a week since I've blogged?! I guess that it's just been business as usual around here. The boys are happy and playing alot. Nolan is sleeping better than he had for quite a while. We've let him cry himself to sleep a few times when he hasn't wanted to go to bed. It doesn't take more than 20 minutes and usually less. It makes life so much easier even if it does break my heart. Colvin is doing great and not coughing at all. He went back to the allergy doctor today. They want him to stay on Flo*vent at least until mid-summer. It bums me out to have to give him medicine every day. I hope he outgrows this asthma thing.

I can't really remember what I've been doing. Oh, I guess Mother's Day happened. Yeah - well, the pictures didn't really come out that great (maybe because I was in them) so I'm not posting them. Other than the not-so-great pictures, we had a really nice afternoon at my brother's new house. The boys didn't even break anything or get stung by a scorpion. That was good.

Here's a few pics that I snapped this evening. I went in the living room and Colvin had Nolan held captive under the box. I didn't get any pictures of that but I was able to snap a few after I turned the box over when they were both inside.

Many thanks!

What a wonderful Mother's Day I had today! It wasn't planned - just turned out that way. My wonderful mom took me shopping and bought me a couple pairs of shorts. Thanks, Mom! My dear friend, Mona, came by with some FABULOUSLY yummy bread which my boys and I devoured. And by my boys and I what I really mean is me. She also brought a beautiful hand-made card, gift bag with a new punch inside, and tag. Thanks, Mona! Finally, my brother-in-law, Jeff, and my sister-in-law, Steph, brought food over and cooked a fabulous dinner for Mother's Day. It was delicious and they didn't complain that we didn't even get to eat until 9:00 or so after the boys were taken care of. Thanks, Jeff and Steph! Jeff even did the dishes after dinner. Thanks, Jeff!

We also had a first for Nolan. I've been struggling with him because he normally won't fall asleep unless he's having some milk. He had fallen asleep but he woke up when I tried to put him in his crib. I decided to let him cry while we finally got to eat dinner and then I would go back up and hold him afterwards. He screamed his head off for at least 20 minutes or so but when I went back up he was asleep. I feel like crying that he had to cry himself to sleep - although I know it's what he's going to have to do to get past this milk thing. So, thank you, Nolan, for getting yourself back to sleep. :) Now I shall try to get myself to sleep - just have to peel Mark off the floor, go upstairs, brush, floss, and water pick. Good Night!

The Wagon

I took the boys for a little walk in the wagon this morning. I'm a little nervous about that lately since I saw a huge beehive down the street. Anyway, I was too lazy to put the wagon in the garge after the walk so I just left it in the living room. Those boys spent the entire day playing in and around that wagon. They loved climbing in and out and opening and closing the door. I only had to rescue one or the other several times when that one was getting squashed on the floor of the wagon. I guess it will have a new home in the living room from now on. I can already see that I'm going to have to build them a fort to play in sooner than later.

Nolan

Nolan and little Colvin the climber

Today was pretty low-key. Colvin seems to be feeling much better and the runny noses are gone. Nolan crawled into my lap alot and seemed to just want to cuddle. That is quite unusual for him. He did the same with Mark when he got home from work. We also had a nice little visit from Aunties Barb and Vicky and Kim. Hopefully they will come back again soon. Hint. Hint.

This evening Colvin walked over to Nolan, smacked his face, pulled his hair, and pushed him down. I was about to scold Colvin when Nolan busted out laughing. I guess that's boys for you.

Colvin

Colvin learned how to get down off the couch without falling off today. All he needs if the slightest of boosts to get up. Once up he decided to practice standing on his head. Seems like it would be much nicer there than on the tile - at least until he does a summersault off the other side. Ouch.

I took the baby seat off the rocking horse today. I think Nolan liked that much better. He didn't have any trouble staying on and even rocked it himself. My babies are just growing up so fast.

The Gift

Well, my mom has done it this time. It seems a bit of a splurge in these tough economic times, but I suppose there is no gift too good for these boys.