Thursday, April 16, 2009

The PERFECT Spring Break!

Our spring break didn't include any big trips to Disney world, or an exotic vacation somewhere. We just went to Tutu's house. And that is the PERFECT trip for us. The kids are COMPLETELY at home there - and I mean completely! Even Callie is old enough now to remember things about her house, and the special toys that she has there for them. She absolutely adores my kids and knows them probably almost as well as I do! She always has a box of Fruit Loops when they come, and some special desserts hiding in the freezer. But she just loves us. Loves on the kids. Loves on me. It was just what we needed.

We had so much fun spending the week with her. She played countless games with the boys of the Star Wars board game that probably makes no sense to her. She read a ZILLION books to Callie who was firmly attached to her lap. She is still recovering from her wrist surgery a month ago, and yet we probably provided her with some extra "physical therapy" with all of the kids she was helping and holding. It was just such a huge break for me - mentally and physically. Thanks Mom - for letting us barge in like we always do and loving us like no one else can!! We love you!!!

Because the week before Easter was so insane, and then we were out of town, we dyed our Easter eggs at mom's house.


There's that SUPER happy smile of Jacob's again!


Here is Josiah's side of the egg carton (the 6 eggs in the front row)...

and here's Jacob's side of the egg carton...We had to take these pictures for Daddy so he could see the eggs that the boys made....

This is pretty much how Callie spent her spring break...on Tutu's lap with a book of some kind.
Again, some pictures for Daddy. Josiah showing off his playdoh snowman...

Jacob working on a snail of some kind...out of BLUE play-doh, of course...


The only picture I got of Mom and all 3 of the kids. This was right before we left on Thursday night.

and this was the only picture of Mom & I! I have no idea what Callie is doing...

Callie giving Tutu a hug before we left. I think she would have rather stayed!! :)

2 comments:

Judy said...

Grandmom's with special toys and yummy treats in the fridge are the best. I can tell Tutu is greatly loved. What a blessing that your kids are so comfortable at her house. That's a testament to the kind of Grandmom Tutu is!

anthonyandbeth said...

I'm so glad you got to go and have a week with Tutu and get that much needed mental and physical BREAK! such a wonderful Mom you have and wonderful Grandmother she is to your sweet children. I know they loved every single minute with her.