Easter Fun!

We had a great Easter. Late Thursday morning my parents arrived. I was so tired that I was hoping they were coming earlier in the morning when they did. I survived the morning by taking the kids to Target and doing everything possible to keep theirs and my mind off our company's arrival. It was such a nice day on Thursday everyone went to Paige's soccer game. All the kids had fun. Matt and I were able to sneak away after the game to go sign our taxes which is right up the street from the soccer field. Friday my mom and I did my grocery shopping for the week. It was busy and going ok - then we ran into a lady she used to work with at the Library and talked for over a half an hour. By the time we got to Aldi's it was super busy. We colored eggs before lunch. I should have used the vinegar/water combo but I really can't stand the smell and I didn't want Patrick to drink it like John did his first year of coloring eggs. Needless to say the egg color look just alright using water only. After lunch my mom and I headed back out to BJ's so I could get the month supply of diaper needs. After nap time it was the Indians Home Opener! My parents went to Good Friday Services then over to my sisters. We ordered pizza. Nothing like being regulars where they are probably punching in my order before I have even finished telling them what I want. I placed my order and then received a call back from the girl who took my order. She said the guys in the kitchen say you usually want your order for 5:30. I said yes that is true but today I do not have to go to church. Matt thought that was funny but made me feel embarrassed at the same time. Maybe I should start having him call in the order. After dinner and baths I had the kids put stickers on the eggs to make them a little prettier. It didn't help much! On Saturday morning we went over to my sisters for an Easter Egg hunt and brunch. The kids had a really good time despite the cold. James enjoyed being one of the "big" kids as he was allowed to be in Cater's room and play with the "little legos". We came home and napped and prepared for our Easter feast. It was basically heat and serve so it was pretty low key. Everyone seemed to have their fill. The boys then enjoyed Grandma giving them a bath. Easter morning came and it worked out that John James and Patrick came downstairs at the same time. We were able to have them all use the bathroom and enter the kitchen together. They enjoyed the toys and candy that the Easter Bunny left. Church was long - we arrived around 9 (it was 9:30 mass) so we could get a seat and then by the time we got in the car it was 10:40! We stopped by Grandma and Grandpa Keough's to have a quick visit. It turned out quicker than we thought because the kids were antsy about getting home and getting more sugar and I was thinking lunch. My parents came home from Lori's left just before 1pm. Then I spent the afternoon relaxing, getting the boys sheets changed and everything back to normal.

I'm trying to keep Spring Break fun and exciting. Hopefully the weather weather will cooperate. Today we had to take Patrick to the doctors. He has had a stye for a few days and when I looked at it this morning it looked like it was turning into a pimple like James had. When I pulled back his bottom eyelid I saw something black on the other side of his stye. The doctor said it was probably a blood blister that formed from Patrick rubbing his eyes. He gave me a prescription for eyedrops. We dropped the prescription off and headed to the mall. We did our normal play, shop, eat, play routine. On the way home James said he had to go to the bathroom. I was going to take them before we went home but I was ready to leave. I used my extra potty chair that I have in the trunk of the van and lined it with old diapers so he could go. He did his business in the back of Walgreens parking lot in the van. We picked up our prescription and home we came! The best part was the garbage truck hadn't come to our house yet so I was able to ditch the very wet diapers in the trash can.

Tomorrow I might go to the zoo or the Farmpark - we will have to see. Wednesday James has school at 10am so we'll have to figure something out for before and after. Thursday my friend from high school is coming over with her childeren. She has a son who is 4 and a daughter who is 4 months old. She is going to have her 3rd child near the end of November. On Friday - the best weather day of the week I'm not sure what we'll do. I have to meet my virtual boss at 1pm in Mayfield so we are kind of limited to staying close to home. It would be neat if we could go to our first Captains game on Wednesday night - if only the weather will cooperate.