WE MADE IT!

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Sorry for the lack of posts while Ty was gone, I was either way too busy or way too tired. BUT…we made it two weeks without him home, and I wasn’t sure we would! Ty got home after a long couple of weeks, safe and sound. We were all so excited to see him. We had a busy couple of weeks going to play groups, hanging out with friends, going to see family and doctor appointments. I’ve got great friends here who went out of their way to make sure we stayed busy and had plenty of company–they don’t realize how much I appreciated it!
It was a long two weeks especially because Lincoln wasn’t feeling well. When he doesn’t feel well, he doesn’t sleep well. This time was no exception, except this time I didn’t have Ty to give me a break or let me take a nap when I got no sleep. I’m pretty sure that the whole time Ty was gone I didn’t get more than 4 hours of sleep a night. Some nights I only got a total of 2 hours. I was simply exhausted. BUT, I have to admit the kids were really good for me. Riley and I had so much fun playing house and being crafty. I’m also teaching her to recognize her letters of the alphabet and can almost point out all of them! Lincoln and I enjoyed snuggling in bed at night, as he slept with me every night (he didn’t feel well, so he needed to cuddle :)).
We also went and stayed with my Dad for the weekend. Lincoln had his appointment with an ENT in St. Joe (which is close to where my Dad lives) so we stayed there until after his appointment. A quick summary of his ENT appointment: his ears were clear, no fluid and when hooked up to the specific machine his ear drums sent back vibrations (or something like that). All I know is that is a good thing–so NO tubes–or at least not yet. The doctor said he doesn’t like to do tubes on babies younger than 1–which is fine by me! So, lets just keep praying that he gets over these stupid ear infections! He’ll be seen again in 3 months at the ENT and at the pedicitian’s office if he gets any more ear infections of course.
We hung out with my friend Molly and her kids a lot. Riley and Evan play so well together and Cannon and Lincoln pretty much ignore each other :). We also went to McDonalds a lot (not to eat, but to play) with friends.

Riley and Evan finger painting!

I have to admit I got a little bit jealous of Ty being in New Jersey because when he wasn’t working and during the weekend he spent the whole time in New York City visiting sites, eating at expensive restaurants, seeing a Broadway play, shopping and so much more while I was stuck at home being mom and dad! Don’t get me wrong, I’m so glad he was able to experience that because he hasn’t traveled much, I just wish I were there with him!!

Ty’s flight from Detroit to Kzoo had gotten cancelled so he and his coworkers rented a car so they could get home earlier. Man, was I glad. I saw him and jumped into his arms to welcome him home. The kids were excited to see him too and acted like he had never left. Once he got settled in again I broke the news to him that I never once took out the trash. If you know me at all, I HATE taking out the trash (he knows it too)…so he came home to this out our slider door:


I thought he was going to kill me :). How hillbilly-ish does that look? I’m sure people think we’re crazy because trash was piling up outside our door. Oh how I hate taking out the trash, thankfully my wonderful husband took care of it first thing :).

After that we went out for a nice dinner and came home, put the kids to bed then he told me he had gotten me something. I was so excited, I love surprises!!! I had to close my eyes and hold out my hands. This is what he got me:


Not 1, but 2 Coach PURSES. WHOOO HOOO!! I was so excited and really needed a new one! Then we and cuddled on the couch the rest of the night!! All in all, we’re so thankfully that he’s home. I really realized how much easier he makes my life and how much I truly miss him when he’s gone.

  1. ooo nice purses!! 🙂 what a sweet husband you have to get you a present 🙂 Good job! You can never go wrong with COACH! I have to say… the trash cracked me up! I wish I could have a Hungry Howies pizza box in my trash!! That\’s my favorite and they don\’t have them in Oklahoma! A BIG YAY for Lincoln not needing tubes! I am so glad that you \”survived\” two weeks husband-less. It really makes you appreciate him being there a whole lot more when he\’s home!

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  2. I\’m so glad that you made it!! 🙂 It is always hard without them there and you definite appreciate them once they are home! I can\’t imagine being a single parent..it would be so hard. PS-I LOVE your purses!!

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