On Mother's Day my brother, sister-in-law and niece arrived for a week long visit. It was great to have family since R was out of town. This is my niece and sister-in-law at the park. She looks just like my brother did when he was small.
A with his cousin. He loved having her to play with all week. He said "She is fun." He even went as far to ask for a little sister but that won't be happening. I explained how it wouldn't be so fun if she was there all the time. It was fun for me to play with a 13 month old for a few days. Even more fun not to have to change diapers, worry about her naps, get up in the middle of the night or fix her when she was upset. Cute but no more for me. My motto has always been " two hands, two kids".
Cousin all ready for school with M's backpack on. Everything she did was just cute. Watching her eat was the best. Made me realize that my kids really are growing up. 
We just recently bought M a new bedspread and I bought curtains but they didn't go at all. I wasn't sure what to do but my sister-in-law said "let's just make some." Well, being the sewing kind of person I am not, I informed her I had no sewing machine. She assured me that wouldn't be a problem. We went to the fabric store and what do you know 24 hours later, she had made these and had them hanging. The valance spells out her name and is not ugly. She did a great job! M loves them. A is now wanting some for his room. Hey! When are you guys coming back???? I told him I would try but no promises. Stay tuned for that journey. I have never made any type of curtain before so it could be interesting. Soccer and birthday parties continue to be our Sat fun. Looks like we have a break this weekend then back to it the next. Swim team starts Tues. It should be interesting since it is STILL not warm here. I wore pants, long sleeves and a jacket again today. Lows in the 40's (plus lots of rain) so I bet the pool water is not warm and toasty. They keep telling me, just wait a few weeks and it will be too hot. Bring it on!! I am ready.
R was home for 3 days and this morning he left out again. He did vote "no " for a fill in husband or wife. Looks like it will just be me. Sorry kids. I think they might be ready for a break from me.
