Where we've been!

     I know I have been a pretty bad blogger lately! But it is quite the balancing act taking care of the two cutest babies, two adorable puppies, my home, and being back in school. We are keeping very very busy around here!!


   Last weekend we went to the Taste of Pinellas in downtown St. Petersburg. We didn't stay long because it was so hot! But we did have some fun in the time we were there.

Brian wearing Brett, me wearing Emma!

     Brian's playoff beard has grown very quickly! And everyone thought he looked just like Zach Galifinakis in 'The Hangover' when he wore Brett in the Baby Bjourn. 

Hangover Shot

     The rest of the week was pretty normal. I took Brett and Emma on some adventures but for the most part there wasn't too much going on. Until Thursday - when Brian decided he wanted to go to Boston for game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (That's hockey - FYI!) It was a last minute trip and we didn't plan on staying long. I was so excited at the idea of a last minute trip that I said yes immediately, and Brian booked our tickets! And then it hit me....I was scared to leave Brett and Emma overnight. Not because I didn't trust Brian's mom to take care of them, but because I hadn't anticipated being away from them so soon. Luckily everything was fine and Brian and I were able to make the most of the trip, with a few check-ins and constant photo updates :) 

    The trip itself was OK. I did enjoy some time with Brian and a break from all my motherly duties. It was nice only having to wipe one butt for a few hours! hahaha! But if anyone was watching the game, I am sure you can understand why us Tampa Bay Lightning fans weren't too thrilled with the outcome! And some of the Boston Bruins fans didn't do anything to make us feel welcome in their city. So there is  my mixed review. It was OK, but I can guarantee that we will probably never see Boston again. I did get a couple of pictures though! (Of course!)

Quincy Market

Holocaust Memorial near Quincy Market

Enjoying a Sam Adams Boston Lager

And here are some of the great pictures that got us through our overnight stay....

Emma relaxing!

Brett looking for his thumb.

Best friends playing together!

     

Thankful Thursday

    Thankful Thursday #4!

     It seems I have a lot to be thankful for. And I mean a whole heck of a lot. But to be concise (and to continue having blog subjects), I will just narrow it down to one thing today. 


     I am so thankful for being married to the best guy, Brian. He does everything he can to make me happy. And I am usually pretty easy to please. But there have been a few instances recently where I have been quite difficult. Just this morning I was being less than friendly after a loooooooong night in the nursery. Instead of Brian reacting to my bad attitude he cooked me breakfast to cheer me up. Sometimes he can be so selfless. 


     Thanks, Brian! You are seriously amazing!!!


      And now, back to that nursery story. Brett and Emma have slept in their cribs all week. And it hasn't been easy. For the record, they are doing just fine in the cribs. I am the one losing sleep. We started by putting B&E in the same crib. A big crib can be a scary place, so we thought they needed each other. The first night I woke up to some crying over the monitor. No big deal, I could probably get by with just returning some pacifiers and be back in bed in minutes. When I went into the nursery, Emma had turned herself sideways and was kicking her swaddled little legs all over the place. And since she was sideways, those little legs were landing on Brett's face. The weird thing is, he didn't seem to notice! She was the one screaming. After completely freaking out and confirming that Brett was still alive, I separated them. The next night, I came into the room to Emma's leg hanging out of the crib. Freaked out again...but everything was fine. That same night, Brian found Brett face first into the side of the crib. I am so tempted to put the crib bumpers in. But, I am going to wait it out and discuss the situation with the pediatrician next week. Last night there were no issues, but I was having trouble sleeping and was up all night finding pacifiers. How these babies manage to get them out of their mouths and across the room is beyond me. 


     Emma is already in bed and Brett is yawning away in Brian's lap. So, cheers! Here is hoping to an easy night. Did I just jinx it?


     And PS - in case you didn't notice, the Bolts won game 7 last night and went to the next round of the playoffs! Game 1 vs. the Washington Capitals is tomorrow night. But we aren't scared, the biggest fans in the land live right here in Seminole, FL!

The first flag we have ever flown, haha!!

Daddy's playoff beard, B&E in their jerseys