I am so glad I can't handle everything on my own right now, because we never had this much fun or support when I was in charge

Hey there! I'm trying to write once a week and I'm a little behind....what else is new! Well last week, I rented a storage unit and started downsizing and sorting what I will use in the next year and what will stay. It was especially stressful because little Waylon had an ear infection, I've never heard of an infant having an ear infection. It was horrible. I literally wore him in the ergo carrier for two days. It was exhausting. So much so, that I thought I would cash in a groupon I purchased for some yoga classes. I've only taken a class at the Y and I have some Giam videos so I'm very much a novice. But I discovered, I LOVE hot yoga! It could be that I am just wound a bit too tight lately or that I am just in the perfect place in my life where I really need something to help me relax and clear my mind but I am a huge fan. In fact, they gave me the first week free so I have been recruiting babysitters to go back as often as I can. Love it! On another note, we ended our weekend visiting some friends at their ranch in the desert. It was such a beautiful drive out there, I've missed that desert drive this season. Once we got there, we took a hike around the property and went into a real cave that my friends have fashioned into a wine cellar. At the end of the cave it looks like a dead end mine and they threw in a fake skeleton, it really freaked Houston out, but it was funny. We  kept whispering "Chester Copperpot." Then we relaxed and had a barbecue and later shot bee bee guns. The boys had such a good time and Waylon was in a much better mood. It was such a great way to end the week. Once again it showed me all the people who are coming along side us to get  through this time right now. Whether it's helping me pack a box, watching the kids or showing the boys how to shoot a bee bee gun. Thank you.

Surprise!

So it's the kids Spring Break and the thought of keeping the kids entertained seemed a bit overwhelming, seeing as we just got through "Presidents Week." So I planned to visit my mom in Maryland. So that meant I had to brave a 4.5 hour plane ride with the kids alone, but then we'd be smooth sailing at Grandmas House for a week. Unfortunately, it also meant not seeing Ian for a month between his work schedule and my out of town schedule. So I got through the flight! Waylon slept in my arms for about 3 hours so I felt extremely lucky and sore and buff at the same time. The older boys played video games the whole time. We made it to Grandmas house! We spent the evening goofing off with my brothers and sister in laws and stayed up way too late,  it was so fun but it wasn't the same without Ian. I woke up the next morning and made my way up the basement steps towards the coffee, when I opened the door, I saw my husband asleep on the couch. Even now it makes me tear up. I was so confused in that moment, I thought for a split second I had been living in a dream and we really weren't living so far away from each other and then it hit me...reality,that is...he hopped on a plane after work changed flights and drove 2 hours to my moms house just to be with me. I am still in shock, that my husband who HATES flying, has become such the traveler, for me. I felt so grateful that I can experience that overwhelming love. Being the planner that I am, my old life never had room for unexpected reminders like this. I feel so grateful for this. I feel I should post this, for the simple fact that, I don't want to glaze over this memory. I was truly surprised. My mom and husband really knocked my socks off with this one...