March 2011

I am so far behind on my blog. I have the hardest time keeping up! There is just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Here is a recap of the month of March:

Christian took Benson to Utah with him for 3 days. That was the first time Benson has ever been away from me. It was so fun having some one on one time with each of our kids. Benson did awesome on the flight there and back. He was able to see both of our families and spend some much needed time with Christian.

Addy was a little sad she didn't get to go. We told her that daddy had to go to a meeting and get our taxes done and he would be back soon. We didn't tell her that she was missing out on two family parties with all of our favorite people.

I gave Christian our little point and shoot camera and asked him to take some pictures of everyone. Sadly he failed me! For some reason he decided to just enjoy the time in Utah and not take pictures. What!? Thank you Allyson for snapping some pictures! I was a little surprised to see what Christian dressed Benson in. I sent full outfits in the suit case, but in the pictures above he is missing pants one day and is in only his onsies the rest of the time. Men just don't understand! But he took amazing care of my baby and that is what really matters!

The boys skyped us from my parents house. Benson was so happy to see us! He was flapping his arms like crazy! Seeing Benson made me miss him so much. Addy wanted to leave right then and go over to Nanny Elaine's house. She was sad I couldn't take her that second.

Addy and I had a lot of fun on our girls weekend! Saturday I asked her what she wanted to do and she said, "I want to go to Olive Garden and have some salad and chocolate with no bad nuts." So that's what we did! Olive Garden for lunch and some shopping after. We came home and she played dress up all night. It cracked me up to see her playing in her bee costume. It's from Halloween 2 years ago. It was just a little too small for her, but she didn't mind. Addy also slept in it that night. It's funny what makes her happy!

On Monday we went to the Children's Museum with our friends. Addy loved playing with Madelyn and Ethan. The girls were so silly dressing up and putting on a show for us. They both did some crazy dance moves on the stage! Addy had a great time!

We had lunch at one of our favorite Japanese restaurants and then went to ballet. Addy asked me several times a day when Benson was coming home. She really missed her little buddy! We had a great weekend together, but we sure missed our boys!

Benson pulled himself up to the standing position for the first time on my furniture! He was so excited at first, but then couldn't figure out how to get back down.

For playgroup one week we met up at the park. It was a beautiful day and we were all so happy to see the sun. Benson's morning nap is right when playgroup starts, so after 10 minutes in the swing he fell asleep! I was turned around taking some pictures of Addy and her friends playing on a hill and when I turned back around, Benson was slumped over fast asleep. He definitely enjoyed the swing!

I forgot about St. Patrick's Day this year! I dropped Addy off at the park to play with her friend Jackson and I left to run some errands. When I got back I noticed my friend Jami and her kids in green. I had totally forgot to dress Addy in green! Benson lucked out because he had a little green in his shirt. So when we got home I changed her shirt so daddy wouldn't get her! We drove into the city to see Chicago River. It's amazing how they turn it green! It definitely was fun to see, but it was too cold to stay and hang out. Maybe next year!