Hot Pool

We made a quick trip to Dallas this weekend to visit my sister. We do this a lot, as the town we live in has little by way of shopping, it really rocks that she lives so close. (Plus, it was her birthday so bonus) Anyway, the kids really love going down to see her, but it was the first time that we ever had to deal with our kids REALLY missing someone. Landon cried half the way home, when i finally got him to tell me what was wrong he said "I just miss Aunt Jee." (insert pouty lip and deer eyes). Cotton clung to a frog toy that Jee had bought them at the zoo repeatedly pointed to it and said Aunt Jee. When we got home he ran to his talker and typed "Aunt Jee, come again." Rev was fairly oblivious to the whole "missing" thing. It was very sweet, and I am glad that the boys are really getting to know their aunt, it doesn't hurt that she has a super cool house with super cool parks near by and who can forget the "hot pool" as Cotton calls her hot tub:)

The really nice part for me an hubby, was how easy it was. Rev is really starting to out grow his general grumpiness. I am sure it has something to do with an increase in being able to communicate and understand. I love when he signs for milk, instead of pumping his fist like this... he balls both of his fists tightly and looks a little like he might have an aneurism. He also can really play with his brothers now, and when they are not stealing toys from each other, I can get a free 15 minutes:) The kids traveled easier than ever, and packing only took an hour!!! I don't want my kids to grow up too fast, but this was a nice, welcome change. This year I am so happy to say we are staying home for BOTH holidays (hippee in the words of Landon). We figure next year Rev will be much more willing to travel long distances, and if we move, it will be very likely that Dad will not be here for both holidays. My little boys are getting so big, and grown up.