I never quite realized how exhausting it would be to be a single parent until I took care of those two girls all weekend. They are wonderful kids--absolutely amazing! You couldn't ask for two better kids in this world. Yet, it's still exhausting: getting up at 7am Saturday morning, eating breakfast, getting everyone dressed (including me--no time for a shower), making sure we all have a snack for later, getting the diaper bag ready for Lucy Linh, getting the car seat ready, getting everyone in the car, driving 30 minutes to Durham, spending two hours at the museum (changing diapers, holding jackets, etc.), driving back to Chapel Hill for lunch at the Loop, driving home so LL could take her nap while AA and I watch a movie (I might have fallen asleep for a bit), play together when LL gets up from her nap, prepare dinner, eat dinner, bath for LL, shower for AA, put LL to bed after reading books together, spend time with just AA, read books together before she goes to bed, and then finally taking a breath at about 8pm--only to realize that a shower must be taken before I head to bed! Getting up at 6:30am the next day...
Despite all of that craziness, I had a great time because these two girls can make me smile no matter what else is going on! They are truly the best kids I know, and I feel lucky to still have an opportunity to be a part of their lives!!!!!!
(You'll be able to tell from my pictures that I am still getting used to taking pics in low light--trying to make sure they are clear and the lighting is right. Bear with me as I continue to learn! :))
Building blocks--always a favorite starter activity!
What is AA going to build?
Uh oh, where did LL go? Apparently finding blocks behind the box.
Stack it up!
A cloud making machine!!! What a great idea!!!
Powerful wind forces moving the clouds...
Almost ready for lunch? I think so!
But first...coloring!
I remember these from when I was a kid. Wow!
1 comment:
Great action shots of the girls! And I really like the blog's new color scheme!
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