NO KIDS!

One would think I could keep catch up on the blog since we have had NO KIDS in the house for the past week, but it seems that Joseph and I have been taking ourselves "back to the day" when we were childless 24/7. 

Madeline left last Saturday for a RV trip to Arkansas via Mississippi with Mimi and Poppy.  They headed out from LaGrange bound for Greenville, MS to pick up cousin Claire.  Madeline couldn't wait to go to Claire's house and see her room and toys.  We have not been there since Madeline's birth so it was going to be a whole new experience for her.  After Mississippi they were headed to Arkansas to spend a few days just Mimi, Poppy and the girls.  I have prayed the entire time for Madeline to be on her VERY BEST behavior for them and I guess it is working.  According to Mimi, Madeline has been perfect.  They will return to Texas tomorrow and I can't wait!

Roan has been in the big city of Moran, TX since Tuesday.  The original plans were to send Madeline off on her trip Saturday morning and then head to meet my parents that Saturday afternoon.  I needed a sitter for the week since Mimi was going to be out of commission and Dad was just so convenient now that he is retired.  Roan came down with an ear infection and fever Friday and he/we dealt with a yucky virus all weekend so Dad came in on Monday to stay with him and then take him back to West Texas.  He seems to be getting along just fine without us!  His new favorite thing is Slim Jim's. Yes, you read it....SLIM JIMS!  Apparently in Moran they don't have teethers for babies (and I packed a few) but instead they use Slim Jim Jerky for the babies to chew on.  According to Oma, Roan LOVES IT and can get a bit upset if he doesn't get his Slim Jim.  Thanks mom for a nice habit I will have to break at home.  He is coming home tomorrow as well...all my chicks will be in their nest tomorrow night!

A few Slim Jim pictures of Roan....how cute are they!

In the meantime, Joseph and I have had so much fun....just the 2 of us.  We have met friends on several occassions this week/weekend to have drinks, great conversations, and fun!  We even went fishing yesterday evening ..... it was nice to sit and chat with my hubby and not chase the kids around!  We needed this reconnection and it has been wonderful!