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The sun is shining, coffee is in hand and a snuggly baby is curled up on my chest. It's a good day. (Screaming in the background... lol)

Kiley and Kara have been 'going at it' more lately. Most of the time I'm not sure I understand what it is they are fighting about. I think the two of them will need to work out whatever issue this is regarding. Their first fight of the day?


Twin Fight One: Kiley doesn't think that Kara needs the bandaid on her knee and keeps trying to rip it off when Kara isn't looking.

Kiley is so upset about this she is still hiding. She started out crying in the hallway and is now underneath the end table by the couch. Eventually she will decide it is ok to come out.


Abby is playing nicely with her ponies and trying desperately to get Kiley or Kara to pretend to be a boy and marry her. (Neither of them want to play with her at all) I think she has resigned to marrying her prince Barbie. (Note to readers looking for birthday ideas: Another prince Barbie (male) would be nice)


We had discussed going out to the Children's museum but Tom didn't really want to go today. Maybe I can talk him into helping with things around the house and going instead on Wednesday. I would like to go to town today and see if I can find sandals for the girls. They all need pairs of them desperately.

Yesterday we went to my parent's house. We haven't been down there in awhile because of being sick or both of us being so busy. The girls had a lot of fun and we probably spent like 3 hours outside . They helped do chores and fed and watered the bunnies (of course wanting to hold them.)

 (Kara)

(Kiley)

Note to my girls and my little prince... if you ever look through your photos and wonder... why are there so few of mom and I? It's because I was there behind the camera :o) Always following you around and clicking snapshots.... and occasionally trying to sneak in a photo of myself.

(Side note... doesnt my sister look a lot like me?!)

Sweet Cuddles

Kara is currently debating with me regarding why she believes that the pink shirt should not be on Kiley but on her instead. Not so happy about that. The more we have these debates the more I am ready to not by a unique thing for them... they are both going to get the same thing! (hah... I wish)

Christopher is cuddling in his favorite spot, head tucked up under my chin and curled up in a ball on my chest. I love how he does this but at the same time... it makes it hard to be motivated to do other things in my house! I apologize to you laundry, dishes and  various other home tasks. i have a baby to snuggle and you have been terribly neglected. :)

Tom has Abby, they should be coming home from preschool soon. Abby is still loving preschool immensely and learning a lot. She hopes that every day is Tuesday or Thursday so that she can go. Thankfully she didn't come down with whatever bug Kiley and Kara caught. They both had the stomach flu again yesterday! Tons of puking... not so happy mom and dad lol. The rest of us are all healthy so I'm hoping that means Christopher remains healthy too.

A few surprises came our way in the form of a package and envelope. I continue to be amazed by the kindness and generosity of the people we call our friends and family. Being on maternity leave and Tom still working part time... well... believe me... we appreciate every single gift more than anyone might ever know.