Peace out, kiddos!

 Happy Friday all! 

I figured I needed to do a weekly recap before our busy weekend ahead. It was kind of a snoozefest of a week *cue picture of snoozing toddler* because we're really trying to cut back on our constant errand running, eating out and overall expenses. We've been meal planning & making dinner at home more often, which is great and all, but by the end of the week, this stay at home mom is dying for some moments away from the house and kids. This weekend we not only have a dinner & movie date planned, but it's also my night with the girl's, which we planned months ago. I cannot WAIT to have adult conversation TWO nights in a row! 

We also spent the week doing a little Disney planning. We want to take the boys this spring for their joint birthday present (March & May birthdays), so we're looking at April. I can't wait to get our plans finalized and enjoy a vacation! I won't say relaxing, because I know better than that...but it's a vacation none-the-less, and I am thrilled!

Over the last weekend, I was under doc's orders to take it easy. I had a skin biopsy done on my leg, that thankfully turned out to be a very common, benign tumor. The boys were my super adorable distractors that didn't understand why I couldn't get up and chase them around. Thank goodness for a husband that kicks it into super parent mode when needed. He did meals, baths & bedtimes pretty much all weekend, so I'd say he deserves a night out as well!

My mom also sent this to me while I was at the doctor...the ultimate escape artist. He will get to those stairs, one way or another!

We found two new foods that Gavin will eat...whole grain waffles & apples. I make him try fruits every single week, and he still acts like you're pouring acid into his mouth, so I did the happiest dance ever when he didn't throw a fit over the apple!

The boys have been loving having their play kitchen in the real kitchen, although Gavin doesn't quite understand why he can't actually eat the food. He gets the most confused ever over the fake banana & ends up throwing it out of anger. Christian makes us all kinds of meals throughout the day, and then tells Gavin to wash the dishes. That's my bossy first-born. ;)

In other news, I also almost died of laughter on Wednesday. I painted my toes during Gavin's morning nap, so when he woke up, they were still wet. He spotted the hot pink immediately and made a beeline to grab at them. I had to keep running away from him so he wouldn't grab and bite my toes, and he literally chased me around the house. At one point, I thought he was in his room playing as I was putting dishes away. All of the sudden, I see hands slowly coming underneath my legs and trying to grab my toes. I seriously fell on the floor laughing. I'm not sure if he thought they were new toys or yummy fruit snacks, but he spent a majority of the afternoon determined to get his hands on my hot pink piggies.

We had another fun day with our little cousin, and her and Gavin were cracking each other up. They spent a good hour having a squealing contest...Alaina won. ;)

And today has been a day of counting down until tonight! The boys haven't been bad by any means, just crazy! Gavin just keeps crawling around the house knocking over and pulling over anything he can, and then crawls away laughing. Not even kidding. He'll even look at me sometimes, crack himself up and crawl away as fast as he can. I caught up to him after he knocked Christian's nightlight out of the wall and he wouldn't stop laughing. He knew what a stinker he was being!

We had Panera for lunch and Gavin was determined to bite the baguette. When he couldn't bite through it, he just stuck in his mouth like a chew toy and continued his crawling/destroying agenda.

And last but not least, my nails are date night ready! T-minus 2 hours until I get to shower, shave, fix my hair, put on fresh make-up and actually feel like a woman again! Can you tell I'm excited?! We're planning on eating Hibachi and seeing American Sniper...which I'm nervous about because I have a love/hate relationship with really emotional movies. 

Until next time...hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Thanks for reading!