Day #1

Day #1 of single-parenting has started again.

I'm feelin' like a pro about now. HOPEFULLY this really will be the last time. Only....I'm desperately in need of sleep, I've been up since 4:30AM with Stann, helping him pack his cute little hiney up to Tonasket.

The boys are missing him a lot. A lot, a lot. {Me too....but, I handle it better most days}

Today's fun-filled adventures {minus my wonderful hubby} were as follows:

*Trip to Walmart.
WHY would I do this you ask?! Especially when doing it by my lonesome? BECAUSE...Matt finally went poo in the potty on Saturday night!! {Hooray! Insert marching band HERE} And the only words out of his mouth between Saturday and Sunday were:

"Mommy's going to buy me a tractor and trailer 'cuz I went poo-poo in the potty like a big boy. 'Cuz I'm a big boy now!"

And.....insert my cheezy, dopey, happy Mommy smile, here.... :D Because Momma's only changin' diapers for ONE now.

So, needless to actually say aloud.....the boy got a new tractor.

AND...rather than have a complete and utter meltdown brought to us by Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. JOSHUA Hyde....he got one little tub of playdough. {CRINGE}

Then we went on to our next errand....

*Trip through the carwash.
Okay. So this was mostly for me. I vacuumed out the car Saturday. But I told the boys if they were good in Walmart, that I'd take 'em for a ride through the carwash.

They were angels!

I love a 'bribe' that's not so much a 'bribe' for them as a reward for me!! :P

*We got an awesome CD for Valentine's from the Primary Presidency - that has the songs the kids need to learn for the Primary program this fall - one that we've just slipped into the car CD player so we know all the words.

We LOVE this! :)

Fave song so far: "Follow the Prophet".

Both boys get so excited to sing this! They yell/sing as loudly as they can:
"Follow the prophet! Follow the prophet! Follow the prophet! Don't go away!" ;)

For those that don't know, those are the incorrect lyrics. BUT...Could it get any cuter?! I think NOT.

And lastly, but certainly not least.....

*Call from Daddy. :)
Amid several loud smacks of kisses and hugs and "Love you Daddy!!" from Matt (Josh conked out by 8PM). I couldn't help but laugh as Matt thoroughly interrogated Stann on his proper procedure and what he'd gotten done on his job thus far. After several snickers from me, followed by our "Miss you/Love you's" I reminded him to check his ropes before tying off - and to try and get a good nights sleep.

The only thing that could make today a better day, is if Stann were to be snuggled beside me in bed, instead of the very cute little boys that will no doubt push me out of my own bed tonight. :)

Heaven bless 'em. :)