Evan went goose hunting for the weekend, leaving me home with two toddlers and one puppy(in the midst of house training.....who loves 5:00 am ). An adventure for all of us, Evan's first goose hunt and three days, two nights for us home without Daddy. Yes, we have done this before during elk hunting and fishing trips but that was pre-puppy and younger toddlers. I was excited to conqueror!!!!
Three days, no good naps for Layton and only one for Julia, plus early mornings (my kids are early morning risers, bless their hearts, it's perfect for farming and our lifestyle!!) by evening Mommy is pooped. No naps for my kids equals no listening, no thinking power, no memory, lots of loud noises, messes and trials. All that aside the weekend was awesome fun!
My hats off to single mothers! To have the energy to raise kids, spend time with them while being the only one to discipline, only one to hug, comfort, plan activities, teach, keep a positive outlook, keep patience, plus work, household chores, bill paying, and still have time to work out, read, unwind or have a hobby...bless you hearts!
Friday was grocery shopping and Layton choosing our eatery....his choice, the Cow Palace because he gets free ice cream! The evening was Pizza and Movie night! We camped out on the floor with pillow, blankets, and watched open season, full of giggle and snuggles.
Saturday was SeussPalooza in Tribune. The theatre board put on a crazy, fun and nice morning! Breakfast of green eggs and ham, Seuss Readings, Photos with crazy costumes from Seuss books, a silent auction, bright, colorful decorations and a Matinee of Horton Hears a Who (Layton's very first movie in the Theatre!!!). He loved it, enjoyed Sprite and popcorn (*he spilled twice but got refills, bless their heart). Saturday afternoon was trialing with no naps, so we spent the afternoon outside in the sunshine playing in the sandbox and taking wagon rides to help improve spirits. My family found many giggle by their antics over Facetime!
Sunday was quiet with church and dinner at Grandma's with her and Aunt Christy. More crazy antics, giggles, and Laytonisms. He has very good conversation skills and when you let him explain his logic he makes sense. At one point, he had us in tears laughing so hard. One conversation.
L: Aunt Christy where do you go this week?
C: Topeka and Russell.
L: You can't go there, its only for boys.
GMA: Layton, Christy can go there it's ok.
L: No, Russell (wrestling) is only for boys like Justin. (His cousin Justin recently won State Wrestling....)
Giggles ensued.
Crazy three days, but the kids took bubble baths, read books and went to bed with no argument each night full of hugs, kisses, snuggles, and stories to tell.
I Love my Life! Love my Kids! Love my Husband! Love my Family! Lucky to live a blessed life!
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