#259-#265

#259 Aug 15 
I am exhausted. I really want to go to bed. But my day is not quite done. Almost!

This morning we woke up and got ready for a fun day. A crazy amount of people- 8 adults and 16 kids? Something like that- went to Six Flags. The girls loved it. We had a blast, rode a couple kiddie rides, got to see a couple animal shows, got a little pink. 

P and K loved the killer whale show. They got pretty excited about it, even though they were exhausted. And they hecka loved the rides. 

Before we left the house this morning, I tried out the old peanut butter/gum trick. On my grown sister. Dorky fell asleep with gum in her mouth, and of course it got matted in her hair. So 15 minutes before we left the house, I was rubbing pb in her minty hair! It hecka cracked me up. But it did work really well!

And for dinner I had InNOut!! Oh my goodness, it was so good! I love it so much and miss it when I am not here. It was yummy. Made my day. 

#260 Aug 16
What is the deal with my damn phone?? I can't get online, can't check my mail, can't text a picture... All things that are not really important, I know. But I can't post my blog. And I pay for these services, damn it. 

Other than that, today was a good day. I went to the mall with my dad and my girls, on a mission for some A's shirts. Found one. And I got cheese on a stick and cherry lemonade from Hotdog On A Stick!! Yum! Love that place!

My sister and I took our girls to feed the ducks. In my hometown, there is a little pond behind the library, and there are a gazillion ducks there. So we brought a loaf of bread. The girls had a blast feeding and running with the ducks. And that was pretty great to see- I remember doing that as a kid. 

And, finally, I was able to see my nana. I was so happy to finally get to see her. She is still the same nana that I love so much. But I could tell she was tired and struggling to breathe. Not fun. I really hope I get to see her again...

And then I got to spend the evening with my crazy family, sitting around talking and acting fools. Man are they loud! But so very funny. 

#261 Aug 17
Knowing today was my last real day in Cal sucked. I have loved having the chance to visit with my family and watching my daughters bond with their cousins. 

We went to the park, went swimming, went out to eat. I was just a fun day with my siblings and their kids. Saying goodbye sucks, as always. But my girls don't get upset about it, so it's just a couple words. I get a little say, but that's ok. It just means my family hasn't completely lost it. Close, but no cigar!

I love how much the girls have loved all their cousins. They have jumped right in to the crazy brood and loved it. They are running around and screaming and jumping and acting like fools. And it is so awesome to see. It's also awesome to see their differences. 

My girls are generally quiet, probably because J and me. Well, I am quieter now. But at home, it's just the four of us. So they are used to having each other, and that's it. Very little noise. Here? Yeah, it's too loud to think for normal people.

 I have noticed it bothering K more than P.  A couple times I have found K sitting alone in a quiet room, just relaxing. Or sitting with everyone else, with her fingers stuck in her ears. Those times, she has reminded me of her daddy, so much!

#262 Aug 18
I almost lost it this morning. We were supposed to leave at 9 am, but then we changed it to 10 am. And we didn't leave until noon. I was steamed! I cannot stand being late, even though it wasn't anything really time sensitive. 

So yeah, we left California. Which is always sad for me. I never know when I will be back. There are so many things I miss about that place when I am gone. 

I had a great time while I was there. Visiting with family, eating some amazing food...  And lots and lots of noise! Geez my family is loud! 

And then we drove. Through Cal, Nevada, and most of Utah. Fun times. 

#263 Aug 19
Another late start. Why am I surprised?

Me and my girls were up and ready before we needed to be. We left an hour and a half after we said we would. Ah that just drives me insane! I will not be making this trip again. 

J thinks it is funny. The Army has successfully brainwashed me into this crazy clock watching girl. I am ok with that, though. 

My little chicks aren't doing so good. The last two nights they haven't been sleeping well. P is getting molars, I think. Not sure what is up with K, just know she isnt sleeping well. Which means I am hardly sleeping between the two of them. And then driving all day just makes my eyes burn more. 

I am so ready to be home with my husband. 

#264 Aug 20
You know that feeling you get when you walk in to your house after being gone a while? It's like the dimensions are not quite right or something. Is that just me?

Well, if it is, sorry you have to read about the craziness! I have always felt that way when I travel anywhere. It takes me a couple hours to get my house back in my head. I think it might be that my brain misses my home and builds it differently in my mind. 

Coming home to a house that I have barely lived in made this little mind trick even worse. I felt like I needed to ask J if he had moved the furniture. I still think I should...

The girls were too excited to see their daddy. We got home around 10pm, but getting to see J and the boys was too much excitement. They couldn't stop talking to daddy. It was awesome. 

#265 Aug 21
I have the best husband. Ever. In the history of husbands. 

After two weeks of sleeping in the same bed as my two year old daughters (they fell out of the bed at least once a night, and kicked me in the face multiple times), waking up early, and driving over halfway across the country, my husband gave me the greatest gift ever. A good nights sleep, and he got up with the girls- he even remembered to shut the bedroom door so the girls wouldn't wake me up. I tell you, the man is a saint!

Even though sleeping in meant I missed church, I was ok with that. I have felt a nagging headache for the last week. And today it has let it's ugly face show. So I did some relaxing. I handed over my control freak reins and let my husband cook our meals. 

I was great to hear him playing with his girls. They all missed each other so much. And to hear them squeal as he chased them around the house- it killed my heart but it was so sweet to hear.