The Lost Day

Mommy is doing yesterday's post tonight.  Seems I forgot how short February is, even with the extra day :)-  Mommy was up until 2am doing reports and billing, and then doing more billing because I did it on the incorrect form, ugggh!  I remember thinking, oh I have so many things to tell about, but I'm not remembering anything from yesterday at the moment.

Well, let's see... Bodhi, you were happy to get to spend the morning in your room playing with Bubby and Mommy.  Mommy rearranged her work schedule so that Daddy could prepare for a presentation he had in the afternoon.  We played all morning, until you two couldn't keep your eyes open any longer.  Then it was nap time.  Mommy put you both down without a fight, and then I was off to clean our little mansion :)-  Mommy had thought that she too would have enough time to get a nap in also, but of course it didn't work out that way.  Daddy came home and you two woke up.  Mommy then had to go to work for a few hours.  Mommy just has to say, I'm so lucky and thankful for my career.  I have a twelve year old boy on my caseload, so Mommy's work yesterday consisted of riding bicycles and helping with some early spring yard cleaning.  

You two spent a couple of hours with Daddy playing while Mommy was "working."  Aunt Bethie made a surprise visit and you two showed Aunt Bethie around our new home.  Mommy was sad to hear she missed her :( but at least you two got to spend some time with her :) Mommy called Daddy to see what he wanted to do for dinner and he declared, "dinner and a movie," with some fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and cole slaw.  We all ate as a family and watched "Rio" AGAIN!  You two were really happy.  Mommy is glad we are getting to spend more time together :)

Silly Buddha!

"Just one more bite Buddha!"

"Come on Sis!"

"I know I can get a little more out of it!"

"Oh Buddha!" ;)

Bodhi, you love Rio!

Buddha's TV Repair

Oh morning came too soon.  Mommy stayed up until 2am grading papers for Daddy.  Mommy was beyond tired, and ended up sleeping a little later than expected.  It through us off schedule and Mommy into a frenzy.  Bodhi, you had got up oober early and sat and watched cartoons while your Daddy completed his work. Buddha, you weren't feeling well but that didn't stop you from waking up with a big smile on your face.  You just had some added snot running into that big smile :0  Mommy shipped you off to Aunt Ti's for the day and then rushed to work.  Aunt Ti reports that you both had a good day and that you both were good babes.  Aunt Ti found Lizzie's phone packed in your guy's bag.  Mommy had told on you, Bodhi, for being a super swiper and stealing Lizzie's phone.  You are always swiping something!  

In between working, Mommy managed to arranged to have the previous sofa we ordered and returned, delivered to us again today.  Mommy and Sister Kelly have been talking about needing more seating for our family get-togethers and we have Sean Franky's birthday this weekend.  So, after talking to Daddy about his preference, we decided to do two sofas.  They are in the same fabric, and they have a similar frame, but the arms are different.  Our living room actually looks bigger with two sofas!  Mommy and Daddy even figured a configuration that allows us to keep our chair and ottoman in the room too.  We have more than enough seating for everyone to snuggle up on and enjoy each other's company :)

After Mommy picked you two up from Aunt Ti's, Jude, you would not stop screaming.  You wanted out of your car seat.  Mommy took you two to Hobby Lobby to pick up another round pillow for our new couch. You both act like you have never been to a store ha/ha... you both were "Ooooooh'ing" and "awwww'ing" at everything you saw.  This was the first time in three years since Mommy had been in our local Hobby Lobby store!  Mommy, as Daddy has previously explained, had boycotted the store.  Daddy says they have a new manager, so Mommy thought she would give them another shot.  Once we arrived home Grandpa Kurt was waiting.  He and Great Grandma Penny had stopped by earlier btuut we weren't home.  You two were so excited about cookies that you didn't spend much time "Ooooh'ing" over our new living room :)-  Grandpa Kurt stayed and visited and Mommy put you, Buddha, down for the night.  You did not want Mommy to rock you, or stand and rock you, so Mommy put you in your crib and you screamed your head off for like five minutes.  Mommy went back in and told you that I was only going to give it one more try before you were on your own.  You were then content with Mommy rocking you and fell right to sleep, snoring up a storm!  Bodhi, you wanted Daddy to put you to bed :(  Mommy told you sweet dreams (but I knew you wouldn't be content with Daddy putting you to bed).  Of course you got up and had even taken your diaper off.  So Mommy retucked you back into bed.  Sweet dreams my sweet babes.

Oh and Bodhi, Grandpa Kurt messed up our tv.  Buddha, you grabbed all the remotes and started walking up to the tv.  Bodhi, you died laughing and had the funniest facial expressions when Grandpa Kurt said Buddha was going to fix the tv.  You got Mommy and Grandpa laughing so hard, which only inspired you to keep laughing and repeating "Buddha fix it."

We're all worried about Grandma Betty and sending our love to Grandma Betty, Auntie Debbie, Auntie Terrie, and Auntie Diane!! xooxoxox

"Muaaaaaah!"

Bodhi and Andrew :)

Ornery Buddha

Whatcha doing Buddha?

Sleeping Bodhi :)

Ornery Bodhi ;0

Ju Ju in a wig!

Silly Boy :0

Adenoids and Tubes

Today was a great big Mommy day, and Mommy loved every minute of it!  We started our day off with eggs and toast, and then we were on to playing playing playing! Buddha, you smelled like poo after your poo diaper, so Mommy decided to give you and your sister a morning bath.  You two love baths, and you both were beyond excited to take a morning bath!  Before we knew it, nap time was over and it was time for Jude's doctor's appointment.  GiGi came over to play with you Bodhi, and Jude, Mommy packed you up and headed to the doctor's office.  Daddy managed to get out of work to join us.  He was super anxious for some reason... well, turns out for good reason.  We waited and waited and waited, two hours of waiting.  Daddy had to leave before you got called back :(  The doctor said your tubes are about to come out on schedule, however, you have some hearing loss and there's a ton of negative pressure behind the tubes.  The doctor also said you were at the beginning stages of two ear infections.  So, we left the office with a prescription and an appointment to have your adenoids removed and a new set of tubes put in :(  Mommy called Daddy to tell him, and Daddy went into panic mode.  You having surgery makes Mommy nervous, but Daddy FREAKS!  So, next Wednesday in Noblesville, you'll be having another surgery, Jude man!  You are tough and will do fine.  You'll feel a whole lot better afterwards too.  The doctor said this will help your breathing and your sleeping :)   

Bodhi, GiGi took you to her house since Jude's appointment was taking so long.  Mommy picked you up and we all headed to the pharmacy to drop off Jude's prescription.  You both were starving, so Mommy declared yet another, a third, "Dinner and a Movie" night!  Bodhi, you started dancing and making all kinds of weird excited noises, it was hilarious.  GiGi got the biggest kick out of you.  

We went home, I made dinner, and you two sat an waited while watching Puss and Boots, I think that's the name of it?  Jude, you don't watch tv, so you ran around getting into things you are not supposed to.... like playing with Mommy's new candelabra!!!  Such a sucker.  Daddy came home, and Mommy got you two off to bed.  Bodhi, you've got up three times and came downstairs to see what Mommy and Daddy were up to.  You are now content and in bed.  Buddha, you fell right to sleep, with a smile on your face.  You are too precious.

Sweet Baby Boy Buddha :)

Precious Baby Girl Bodhi :)

Tired Adventures

Today was the conclusion to a long miserable weekend for Mommy and Daddy... one spent without our precious babes :(  You two slept at home, but that's about it!  

You two started your day with GiGi and Gi-Pa Poncho.  Oh boy were you two excited about going to GiGi's and Gi-Pa's.  You had a wonderful time at Aunt Ti's yesterday, GiGi and Gi-Pa first thing this morning, and you both looked forward to spending the evening with Grandmoo!  Mommy and Daddy are so lucky to have such a loving support team to care for you both as we get homework and work completed.  AND Mommy would NEVER get through this without Daddy!  

You two must have been HOLY TERRORS this morning ha/ha because GiGi commented that neither of you seemed as though you got enough sleep last night, and boy is that the TRUTH.  Buddha, you took advantage of Daddy resting on the couch and decided you weren't going to sleep unless you were nestled next to Momma.  Momma loves Buddha cuddles, but Mommy was so tired and laying in one position most of the night was not exactly the best way to rest up for today :(  Bodhi, you woke up super early and that's after falling asleep super late, uggggh!  You and Buddha are on a schedule... taking turns sleeping with Momma that is.  Tonight Momma asked if you both would sleep in your own beds and if you wouldn't mind sleeping in tomorrow morning ha/ha  You both agreed, Buddha you said "YEAH," and Bodhi, you also yelled "YEAH Momma."  Bodhi, you were excited to hear that tomorrow was going to be an all day Mommy day, and you gave Mommy a great big hug! :)  

Anyway, this evening you two spent the evening with Grandmoo.  You two were obviously in good moods because Grandmoo only reported that Buddha you got into everything (as usual) and Bodhi, you were a little angel.  All three of you have a little cold going on though :(  You all had runny noses, sneezes, and a slight occasional cough.  It figures, you two always get poor Grandmoo sick and it takes her forever to recover.  When Mommy arrived to pick you two up, all three of you were cuddled on the couch together, snug as bug!  

Mommy took you home, got your p.j.'s on, changed diapers, gave you two your vitamins and played for a little while.  Mommy forgot to have you two brush your teeth, something we never forget to do.  If Mommy forgets, you two always remind Momma... not tonight though.  Oh well, your teeth won't rot out from one missed brushing.  Buddha, Mommy rocked you for about 15 minutes, and you were content.  You didn't fuss and went right to sleep.  Bodhi, you are currently watching your last show and then it will be lights out for you :)  Sweet dreams my sweet babes.  Mommy looks forward to an entire day together with you tomorrow.  JuJu you are going to the doctor for a check-up on your tubes.

Grandmoo just called and asked if I wanted her to capture Boy Kitty because he is not doing well at all.  Mommy said yes and plans on making him a temporary home in our basement until we can get him to the vet to get him fixed, washed, and fixed-up hee/hee  Hopefully he won't spray our basement, and hopefully he'll be happy in his new space for a while.  So, Bodhi, you might have a surprise in the morning :)  Boy Kitty may finally be joining our family.  This will put Mommy and Grandmoo into a frenzy to complete the "Animal Rescue House."  What pressure hee/hee :)

Buddha and Bodhi at GiGi's and Gi-Pa's :)

Bodhi doing whatever her heart desires, as usual!

Buddha, you love all the attention you get at GiGi's and Gi-Pa's :)

Coloring with Gi-Pa ;)

Bodhi taking pictures at Grandmoo's

Grandmoo would kill Momma if she knew I included this picture in the blog... she said you, Bodhi, were playing with your fake camera and she told you "here, play with the real camera, just don't tell Momma!"  Well, Momma gets the last laugh! ... Grandmoo without makeup.  Mommy was nice and made it black and white though ha/ha

NAKEY BUDDHA!!!!! :)

And Aunt Ti Gets The Gold Medal!

First, thank you Aunt Ti for NOT submitting your resignation, ha/ha!  

This morning Mommy got you two up and dressed.  Mommy went downstairs to make you both a good hearty breakfast, sausage patties, eggs, and toast!  Yummmo, your guy's favorite.  You two ate four eggs, two pieces of toast and five sausage patties.  Luckily Mommy had put a plate back for Daddy, otherwise I don't think Daddy would have got any breakfast!  After eating and awaiting Daddy to return home from work, you two helped Mommy pack your bags for Aunt Ti's.  Mommy did your hair, Bodhi, and Jude, you insisted that your sister and Momma do your hair as well :)  You two brushed your teeth, and once Daddy arrived home, you both gave him lovin's and we were off to Aunt Ti's.  Sean Franky has Daddy's car, so Mommy and Daddy had to share a car.  

You two were jammin' in the car to Dave!  Bodhi, you love this one particular song with horns... you sing to the tune of the horns and then head bang with the drum beat... you are so stinkin' precious!  Jude, you got to clapping your hands and bobbing your head to beat too.  Mommy cheered you both and you two were extremely happy.  Bodhi, you had a bit of a cough, so Mommy gave you some medicine in an attempt to prevent any out of control "cold" pain for Aunt Ti.  Andrew's been sick with a cough, so as much as you like to attach yourself to little Andrew, hopefully you didn't catch anything :)  

Anyway, Mommy worked all day on papers, Daddy on work and proofreading my work.  Mommy took periodic breaks and spray painted little items here and there in our basement.  Mommy is now sitting on our stairs with the front door open, Daddy informed Mommy that the whole house smells horribly like paint fumes :(  Mommy is immune and didn't notice.  Now I"m frantically trying to air out the house.  So, Aunt Ti calls Mommy and tells me that I better be the one to pick you two up because she has some major stories to tell about.  OH BOY, Mommy was  scared!  Aunt Ti reported that you both were very good, but come nap time, Jude man you really did a number on Aunt Ti!  AND better Aunt Ti then your Momma, or you wouldn't have a crib to sleep in.  Aunt Ti said you she put you down for a nap, and about a half hour later you start yelling "Daddy."  Aunt Ti went to check on you only to discover that you had taken off all your clothes, pulled off your diaper, and smeared poop all over the play yard you were "supposedly" sleeping in, and had it all under your nails and toe nails!!!  Aunt Ti said she was gagging, and she had to throw you in the bath!  After your bath you took a short nap on Aunt Ti's loveseat.  Buddha, you also spent the majority of the day drooling on Aunt Ti's furniture and floor :)....  Aunt Ti also explained that you were standing on the recliner, Aunt Ti told you to sit down, and you did.  Backwards, right over the side of the chair, and bumped your head on the table.  

Aunt Ti said despite the crazy morning and early afternoon, you both had a blast this evening, especially you, Bodhi.  Jeanie and Trevor, Aunt Tina's little ones, came by to visit.  Ellie and Jeanie decided all of you girls were going to play dress-up.  Bodhi, you were so cute, well just look at the pictures of you below... you had a BLAST.  

After Mommy picked you up and brought you two home, Bodhi, you helped Mommy hang a shelf in the hallway.  Mommy figured we might as well be productive since it wasn't your bedtime yet.  Jude, you got into everything!  You were cute trying to use the hammer though.  Bodhi, you are an electric screw driver pro... however, our project this evening was too high and you couldn't use the screw driver, but you handed Mommy screws and cleaned the woodwork.  We got it up in a record half hour!  Jude, you would not go to sleep tonight.  Mommy would rock you to sleep, and then you would wake up and scream for Momma.  Mommy did this three times, leaving you to cry for three minutes each time.  You would not stop crying for your Momma.  Mommy then decided to take you in Mommy's and Daddy's bedroom and lay with you until you fell asleep.  Mommy got you to sleep after about 45 minutes.  This time you didn't wake up :)  So the message to Mommy was... "Momma, I haven't seen you all day, I'm not going to sleep until I get at least 45 minutes of cuddle time with you."  Then it was back to work for Momma.

Sweet dreams my sweet babes.  Hell weekend #2 is just about over.  Mommy and Daddy miss you so much!  

I know Aunt Ti going to be mad at Mommy for including this picture, she hates getting her picture taken... but you two adore her and I know when your older you will appreciate having a picture of Aunt Ti playing with you :)

All that poo smearing wore you out Buddha!  Wow, Mommy would have probably lost her mind had you did that at home!

Ellie, Bodhi, Lizzie, and Jeanie :)  

The four Princesses!

Aunt Ti said Ellie and Jeanie came up with this all on their own, she had no idea what you girls were up to until you came out and put on a show :)

Happy Girls, Bodhi and Lizzie :)

Look at those moves!

"Dancing Nancies"

Trevor dancing with the girls... Buddha looking like he feels left out :(

"Look at these shoes Buddha!"
Jude man, you always walk around the house in your sister's play high heel shoes at home ha/ha

"Yep, I'm a princess!"

Buddha doing what he does best... running around like a wild man!

And climbing where he's not supposed to be climbing :)-

Bodhi chillin' in HER chair :0

Buddha trying to swipe Bodhi's blanket

Tired boy!

Hell Weekend #2

This morning was the start of Mommy's second hell weekend.  Mommy has another long weekend a head, just as Daddy does.  Daddy has been stressed about not getting his work done because his back pain has him distracted.  You two woke up in great moods.  Buddha, you slept with Mommy last night, and you have the most peaceful and sweetest expression on your face when you cuddle up with Momma :)  Last night was a long night for us all.  Bodhi and Jude, neither of you wanted to go to sleep or stay asleep, once again!

Mommy got you both off to Aunt Ti's, then Mommy was off to work.  After work Mommy ran to the store and then headed home to begin working. Mommy has a 20 page paper and 4-five page papers to do this weekend, Uggggh!   Daddy worked until he had to leave for a doctor's appointment :)  He was at least home earlier than usual.  Aunt Ti reported that you both were "good as usual," and that you both took a nice afternoon nap.  Aunt Ti also reported that you both ate three dinners!  Such suckers.  Mommy couldn't finish this blog entry last night because you Ms. Bodhi wanted to come sleep with Mommy and Daddy.  Mommy had a suspicion that this was going to happen.  Mommy noticed you listening very closely when Mommy told Aunt Ti that Bubby ended up sleeping with Mommy last night, I should have known you would think it was only fair if you slept with us tonight.  You usually hate to have anyone near you when you are sleeping, not tonight though!  Sweet dreams my sweet angels.  

Oh and you two had a very special treat, a visit from Grandmoo.  Grandmoo was working on the cat house when we arrived home from Aunt Ti's.  She didn't get any work done because you both insisted that she play with you :) So, Grandmoo and Mommy played little people and dress-up with you until it was time to TRY and go to bed :)

Very cute pictures taken from Aunt Ti's today: