It's been some time since my last post...we have been sick and gone so much that I have had a hard time finding a chunk of time to just sit at the computer. Both kids are napping today at the same time so I figured I should use it to my advantage (though I should be cleaning).

Dan and I were able to go to Arkansas last week. I was able to visit and catch up with many friends, but Dan had to work most of the time. This was my first time being 100% child free in over 2 years! It was fabulous. I love my kids, but this was a much needed break. I actually got 8 straight hours of sleep for 4 days in a row! It is amazing how much uninterrupted sleep can make you feel so much better. The kids stayed in Winamac for the week with grandparents.

Ava has a new phrase that she likes to use repeatedly. When I ask her to do something she simply replies, "Mommy, I don't tink so." I can't even tell you how many times I have heard this over the past week! It's a little funny but at the same time not. She now attempts to get out of trouble by saying she's tired. I'm not sure why she thinks that will help but whenever I have to get after her for something, she always lays down on the floor and says "I'm sleepy." So I reply, "Then go to bed." This promptly results in her jumping up and saying, "I wake up." She also likes to say that her name is Chloe (the name of the neighbor girl) and sometimes calls my parent Pete and George. She comes up with the carziest things.

I came back from my vacation to find that Anderson went from making no attempt to even roll to his side to completely rolling over. He still struggles with getting his arm out from under him, but he does get all the way over. It's crazy how quickly they change.

Playing with Daddy's old hat!