A Quick Visit

On Sunday grandma and grandpa C came for a visit. Grandpa had to get a load of jet fuel in Sioux Falls so grandma rode along with. They stayed for a few hours. Grandma and Grandpa couldn't believe how big Ada has gotten or how much she has changed. They enjoyed holding her. Benjamin was his ever entertaining self. When his grandparents first arrived Benjamin acted very shy but it didn't take him long to warm up to them. He liked looking at animals and talking with grandpa. Benjamin enjoyed grandma's fruit snacks and her little magazine of animals. We had a good time visiting and hope they will come and visit more often. For some reason Benjamin and grandpa always had Ada's attention when we were trying to take pictures. Also, next time we will have to get a few snaps of grandma with her grandkids as she seemed to have avoided the camera!

My Precious Angels

She finally did it!

Last night Ada finally rolled over on her own without any pushing, guidance, or arm tucking. She was having tummy time and was in such a good mood--smiling and giggling. All of a sudden she looked up at me and gave me this look "you better watch me because I am about to do something new". Then ever so slowly she rolled over! It was so cute! Oh course when I go get the camera she is no longer interested in rolling over. I told Dave that our life as we knew just changed. We now have a semi-mobile little girl! Benjamin has not seen her roll over yet but when he does I know he will be so excited. He is always concerned about his little sister and he gets so excited over the little things she does. He is such good big brother.

Losing my Mind

Lately, it seems like I have been losing my mind! Work has been crazy busy with all of the meetings and educational programs that I have been putting on. I have had to attend some night meetings and I really don't like doing that. I miss spending my evenings with Benjamin, Ada, and Dave. When I have to work the evenings I feel like I miss out on so much that all I want to do when I get home is hug, kiss, and hold my kids. I always will ask Dave to come sit down with us. Apparently, I have been saying time for a "Family Hug" alot lately that Benjamin will now say it. Anyhow, back to losing my mind. The other week I paid our bills. No big deal--pretty routine right? That's what I thought till we got one back. Well after reading their note and taking a closer look at the returned check I saw my mistake. I wrote the the number part correctly 47.00 but when you get to the part where you have to spell out the words--that's where the trouble came into play. You see I wrote the word forty and left it at that. Apparently, people do look at the checks because they noticed my error and sent it back with a note saying "fix it". Who would have thought?

It's Official

Ada's first tooth finally broke through the gum line today! Her tooth is obviously not fully in but it is up enough to hurt you if she clamps down. I can't believe that she has her first tooth already! Benjamin got his first tooth at 5 1/2 months old so I guess I shouldn't be so surprised that she got her first tooth so early but I am. Where does the time go? Didn't we just have her? Isn't she still a baby? You are probably wondering why I haven't written saying that she rolls over. Well, we are still waiting for her to roll over. She can roll over but she just doesn't. Dave can tuck her arm just right and she will roll over for him but she will not exert any extra effort into rolling any farther than she has too. Such a silly girl. She is more concerned in trying to sit up than rolling over!

Shhh...He's Sleeping!

The weather lately has been driving me crazy! It warms up, cools back down, warms back up, and cools back down, etc. On chilly, cold mornings I just want to stay in bed. Apparently, my children have taken on my same view of cold mornings because lately when it has been a cold morning they have been sleeping in but if the morning or day is or will be warm they have been getting up early. The other morning it was cold and Dave and I both had to work so we had to drag ourselves out of bed. Benjamin had gotten himself up and came to the bathroom where I was brushing my teeth. He then asked where daddy went. I told him that daddy was in the kitchen. He took one look towards the kitchen, one look at me, and turned around and ran back to his bed. I went to check on him and found him curled back in his bed with his covers pulled up under his chin sleeping peacefully! Boy do I wish I could have joined him!! Lately, Benjamin has even been asking to go to sleep or to take naps. I about fell over as this is my son who resists sleeping! Getting this kid to sleep has been a struggle since the day he was born.

Love Them and Hold Them Tight

There has been a radio-thon the last few days for "Cure Kids Cancer" and I have found myself listening to the stories of the kids who survived cancer, are currently under treatment, or who have lost their fight against cancer. My heart goes out to all those families who are stuggling and dealing with their children or grandchildren's cancer diagnosis. It really makes me appreciate my children all the more because I couldn't imagine life without them. I have always taken the time to hug and kiss them and to tell them that I love them but you better believe that I had a hard time peeling myself away from them the last few days after hearing all those stories. Last night I was asking Dave how we got along without Ada. She has added so much love to our family that it is hard to believe that not that long ago we were a family of 3. For all those parents out there take the time to tell your children that you love them. Hug them, kiss them, and play games with them. Show them that they have your undivided attention. Grandparents, visit and visit often. You would be surprised at how much you are missed when you go home.