What's going on... time to play catch-up

One of the many looks of Ellis B

It seems like so much is going on, but nothing really, all at the same time.

Grandma went home Tuesday morning. We had the best visit and she got some really good quality time with Jack and Ellis, and I got some time to myself. All of this in between time-outs and yelling - and that was just for me.

Potty training is going really well. We are having fewer accidents and even having a few dry pull-ups in the morning. We still have to give the celebratory 'high-five' after using the potty - but beggars can't be choosers. Tomorrow I become a 'Soccer Mom'. Jack starts soccer with 3 year olds. It should be a hoot. What do you say to a 3 year old when an opposing team's player takes the ball away? I can't wait!!!

I think Ellis is having a hard time with the attention Jack is getting because she has stopped talking and just wines. She wines from the moment she wakes up until she goes to bed. And her wine is at an octave that only me and bats can hear. It is a sound that causes you to want to do illegal drugs and run for your life. You have to hold her down to change her diaper, comb her hair and get her dressed. I am ready to put one of us in a straight jacket. She has also discovered hitting. The other night we had friends over for dinner and she slapped me because she couldn't have any dessert - she didn't eat her dinner. I carried her upstairs all the while hoping I wouldn't break her arm, out of sheer frustration. Then I had to go to my room to compose myself. I think I turned three shades of red. Let's just say that the night ended badly, at least for me.

I woke up this morning to snow. Not much but more than I want to see on the ground in April. I am so ready for Spring. I am tired of putting away boots, hats and mittens, just to take them out in a few days. Where is the warm weather?

Steve, Gina and the girls were supposed to be here this weekend, but due to the health of Gina's Aunt, they are staying in MN. Please all say a prayer or thought for Gina and her family. Gina, we love you and are here if you need anything!

A belated Happy Birthday to Abby. I apologize for the delay in getting your present to you... I promise to get it in the mail this weekend. We love you!

CONGRATULATIONS to Brian, Amy, Maeve and baby G. Brian has been offered a job in Florida. LLs lost; Florida's gain. You will do great! We miss you more than you know.

I gotta run. More later!