We went to my parent's cabin over Memorial Day weekend. The kids had a great time! I love making my kids do something out in nature to get them away from technology.

Stitches

The kids were outside riding bikes. While they were out there, Marie tripped on the road and slammed her chin. I'm not sure exactly what happened, because I didn't see it. Audrey brought Marie in the house and said, “Mom! Marie needs help!” I looked at Marie and she had a big blood clot hanging off her chin! Marie wasn't even crying! I told them to grab a tissue, since I was in the middle of feeding Thomas. I then looked at her chin and knew that she needed stitches. The doctor (my dad) first put Marie on the exam table. I must admit I felt a small amount of relief when Dad said, “Yea, this needs stitches.” I was worried at how she would do, because she kept trying to sit back up. I sat by her to hold her hands. Dad started to numb her chin up. She held SO still! She didn't even cry for the first few injections. She only started to cry at the very end of the numbing process, and she continued to hold so still! Dad put drapes on Marie and started to stitch her up. She was amazing and was so cooperative! She didn't even flinch. She didn't try to pull the drapes off. Her eyes were closed since the light was shining in her eyes. She was so relaxed that I wondered if she'd fallen asleep! Even Dad commented on how well she'd done and that he rarely saw kids as young as her be so cooperative! I was very impressed and proud of how she'd done! 

quick update

For those who care what we've been doing for the past couple of months...

We did an Easter egg hunt at my friend's house. A bunch of us moms organized to have our kids do a hunt together instead of doing a city hunt. The city hunt is rumored to be overcrowded, crazy, and not worth the effort. It's especially difficult if you have kids a variety of ages, because they get divided out to different fields (it's at a sports complex) based on their age. So, we plan ones with candy that is better and 10 eggs per kid instead of 2. However, the day before Easter was FREEZING and there was snow on the ground. So, we opted to be inside.

Thomas also got his first haircut. He's the youngest of any of my kids at his first haircut.

Notice the fly aways over his ears. He had kind of a monk look going on. The hair was a lot longer and thicker on the sides than on the top

The after picture. All my boys have a dazed and confused look after their first experience with clippers.

 We also decorated Easter eggs. My kids love to do it. I loved it when I was a kid. It's kind of a weird tradition, but who cares?! It's so much fun!

 My kids got Easter baskets. I don't believe in making Easter another huge gift giving holiday. So, they get a couple of little things and then candy.

Richard played soccer again. He loves it. He made a lot of progress this year because of his great coaches. We've signed him up for a camp at the local university this summer. Hopefully it's a good experience.

Marie wanted to paint her nails and was outside trying to do it herself. She has kid friendly polish that washes off, and so I have no problem with her doing it. I guess Richard found her and decided she needed help. I came across them and thought it was so CUTE! If that doesn't say brotherly love, than what does?

End of the School Year

The kids had programs for the end of their years. They both had cute programs and such. Here are pictures for your viewing pleasure.