I'm crazy I guess

Jeff says I am "certifiably insane." Maybe I am. I am flying to San Diego with both the kids by myself. Think about it...it is coast to coast. At least 6 hours in the air. If that makes me insane I guess I am. I just feel the need to do it. I get excited about seeing my family, especially when there is a new baby involved. I guess that all makes up for the trip I have to make alone. I know it will be a challenge--to say the least. I'll probably be quite ragid by the time I get off the plane. I told Dad to make sure Terrie has a pitcher of frozen margaritas waiting....ha, ha. If I am lucky, maybe the kids will sleep for hour or so and I can have a bloody mary or something on the plane. Wouldn't that be a riot? The perfect picture of a great mom. We are anxiously getting ready for the trip. The kids each have a rolling backpack to fill with goodies and Jack knows exactly where we are going because he's memorized most of his states. That, and the fact that Grandpa has a "big pool" in his backyard. I'm sure we will have a great time. I am really looking forward to taking them to Sea World. They are going to LOVE it. Well...I might love it a little more, but I know they'll like it!

Whoa is me.

I cried when Jeff left for work this morning. I tossed and turned all night as a little headache I had yesterday turned into a migraine as I slept. I just couldn't get comfortable. When I got up, I thought "this is bad, but not too bad." Then I poured a bowl of cereal and I got nauseous. Then I was seeing little white flashes and the tears came because I knew Jeff had to go to work and I was stuck here with my beautful children who need constant attention. In my mind I am thinking there is NO WAY I'm going to make it. Well, I ate enough cereal to get the excedrin down and 1 1/2 hours later I'm feeling a little better, but it is still there. Now an annoying ache in my neck that works its way up behind my right eye. When the excedrin starts to wear off, it will be back with a vengence. I guess I should be grateful that it's no so bad I'm actually vomitting and can't be in the light (though the sun shining through the window is painful to my head). I have to love my children this morning too because they have played contently by themselves while I laid on the couch with ice on my neck. This is the life of a stay at home mom with toddlers. You just keep on keeping on. You dress them, feed them, brush their hair and teeth....all the while squinting your eyes because it blocks out some of the light and trying not to throw up on them. Me, I'm still in my PJs and thinking about how I wish I had a grandparent to call....whoa is me. Four months to go!

"Come out Boomcrackers!"

Happy Fourth of July everyone. We had a fun day and I am cracking up because that is what Jack said all day yesterday. He calls fireworks "boomcrackers" and as it was getting dark and we were waiting he kept saying, "come out boomcrackers." It was pretty cute. Molly wasn't sure about the fireworks and reached for "hold Daddy" when the first big ones went off. Needless to say, Jeff was thrilled that she was a little bit scared. I am not lying when I say she has NEVER done that before. We spent the day at home getting ready for our BBQ and swimming in the pool. We have a quick-set pool on the deck that the kids love. It is just big enough for all of us but a good start for them. The amazing thing (to me anyway) is that when we go to the big pool, they both swim with floaties (the arm ones). Molly is actually more relaxed at it than Jack. I guess she is still at the no fear age. Anyway, I thought she was too little for them but she isn't . She does fine with them and it content to float around the pool saying "kick, kick, kick." The only thing isn't real fond of is the ear plugs she has to wear because of the tubes in her ears, but if we distract her she seems to forget about them for a while. Anyhow, I hope everyone had a great holiday and birthday (Jeanne).........