Vacation

I've been back from my mini vacation for over a week now and it feels like I never went. I hate how that happens. It goes by way to fast. Kai and I flew to Washington state to visit my sister while Thayne stayed home with the other three kids. I enjoyed every minute I spent with my sister and her family. Her and her four boys entertained and took care of Kai which made it even more relaxing for me! We did crafts, shopped and just relaxed. I even finished a huge book while I was there.
I spoke with Thayne several times a day and was happy to hear that he was doing a GREAT job playing Mr. Mom. He did tons of activities with them and they all slept in our bed every night. At the end of the eight days, Thayne was pooped and worn out but still being a great dad. He did say to me once on the phone, "Now I understand why you're so grumpy sometimes when I come home at night!". I think that was a good thing......but not sure if I like that fact that he called me grumpy....oh well. He did admit to me that he let the discipline go out the window which made it hard for me when I came home and tried to enforce the rules. I couldn't believe how naughty they were. But after about two days, I was the queen of the house again and rules were obeyed....well as much as they were before! I do have say that after the first day I was home I was ready to pack up and go back to my sister's house....but the next day was better!

Here is me and my big sister. While I was at her house one of her friend's husband asked us who was older.....I couldn't believe it!! Just for the record, I'm ten years younger than her (sorry to make a public announcement Beck!)


















My sister was so happy to cuddle, hold, feed, and change Kai the whole time we were there. It only took about a day or two for Kai to warm up to her!




















We made great traveling partners. The traveling time was long with lay overs and plane rides but she was a trooper and smiled at whomever spoke to her.