I am desperately trying to get the house clean so that when I leave this weekend, Chris won’t be overwhelmed.  I rearranged Trinity’s room because the way it was, she learned that she could flip on her lightswitch.  The problem is, that while that is cute and all, she would wake up in the middle of the night because she’d still have her light on!  Oh–also Trinity kissed her boyfriend Coen last night in the nursery.  Sooooo adorable.  She loves kissing!  I can’t help but giggle at that cute pucker.  She’s so funny. 

Gracie’s at drama camp this week.  She’s making friends and learning how to “perform.” They have a show this Friday and I can’t wait. Pics are coming.

Starting Sunday, I will be gone for FOUR days, so pray for Chris!  He’s never had both girls by himself for more than a few hours and they can be overwhelming.  Me and my sister are flying out to see my brother in Colorado and then we’ll be road tripping it back with him.  He’s finally out of the Army and is moving back home.  I plan on going shopping, seeing relatives, and just relaxing for a few days.  Can’t wait!! 

I’m feeling great, getting back into the swing of being a healthy mommy and learning how to adjust to life without being a cancer patient.  It’s nice.  I’ve been waking up every morning and walking/jogging, which has been a huge help.  I was never a runner, so this is new to me.  But I’m really liking the feeling I get after I’ve run.  And I love the fact that I’m pushing myself to my limits again.  I guess this is one of the reasons why I didn’t really mind having cancer–I’ve always been one to push limits, just to see how far I could go.  Beating cancer was an accomplishment.  That’s why my favorite Eleanor Roosevelt quote is: “You must do the thing you cannot do.”  I never could run.  So I’m running.    

Oh yes, and we got a scanner!  After FOREVER without one.  So we’ve been scanning all our old photos!  Lookey lookey!

Me and my mom when I was a baby:

We got our wedding photos uploaded too!  Me and Chris with the groomsmen:

The rain will not interfere with Gracie’s plans to wear her swimsuit every day this summer.  This is what she’s been doing for the past hour or so. I guess it’s a good thing that it’s supposed to rain all week… 

I left Trinity here last night with Chris instead of taking her to the church nursery with me–she was napping and I didn’t want to wake her.  She was in bed when I got home. I woke up at 3:45ish and heard her wimpering.  She was standing in her crib, still in her clothes from yesterday, hair still up in a hairband (ouch!) and soaking wet head to toe, in pee.  Did he not change her diaper before bed?  I’m not sure.  So a 4 AM bath, load of laundry and sheet change and she’s back asleep while I’m wide awake.  Of course, during this whole process he is asleep and dead to the world.  He doesn’t wake up when she cries or when Gracie calls out in the night. Can I honestly feel good about leaving them next week if he can’t/won’t care for the girls like I need him to? Most of you know I adore my husband and love him dearly, but I am the primary caretaker of our girls.  He doesn’t change diapers.  I’m going to be gone for 4 days!  Pray for us!!  I’m starting to rethink this trip–although I desperately need it!  

It’s almost 6.  I think I’m going to go dig out my running shoes and go for a jog by myself.  I’ve been wanting to start running and since I’m awake…

Holland’s Mommy and Daddy had to come back to get some more stuff and ready the old house to sell, so I watched the girls this afternoon.  We didn’t tell Gracie and oh, she was sooo surprised when their van pulled up to our house!  It was so precious! They had so much fun today! We played in the sprinkler…

Also, Trinity has a new trick!  She “kisses” and it’s soooo sweet!

But watch out, because she’ll pucker her lips for you and then when you kiss her, she does this:

More sprinkler action.  Apparently butt-first in the water is quite hilarious.

And one more (again, very short) video. The Daddy Dance.  He’s not perfect, but he sure is wonderful!

Good news, Chris found my camera! So I have some pics for you, of course! Gracie went to VBS the other night with Molly, who lives down the street. Molly is going to go to school with Gracie next year and I’m so glad they’re starting to be friends. Apparently they giggled and pretended all the way home, and Molly’s mom was cracking up at them.  Yup, I think this is going to be a good friendship.  They are both girly girls and drama queens and up-and-coming fashionistas.  They’re picky and silly and they giggle a lot.  This is very, very good for my sweet Gracie! 

This one was actually taken with the phone, but isn’t that beautiful??  I loooove rainbows!

Trinity modeling a boutique outfit that is currently on ebay (my ID is sillykari if you’re interested!) LOL

The girls on Father’s Day.  They wore matching tattoo Daddy shirts and jean skirts and they looked soooo cute, but they wouldn’t stay still for anything!

Gracie waiting for Molly’s mommy to come take her to VBS:

Daddy and the Gracie girl…awwww!

That’s all.  Have a nice weekend everyone!