Theisen Trio: Taking back the weekend.

To say we have been busy is an understatment, who isn't right!? But still the thought of leaving home again this last weekend made me a bit melancholy so when we heard the forecast for heat indexes into the 100's we decided that the little lady and I would stay cool and hibernate indoors while the boys headed up north for GG'ma Carol's 80th birthday bash. I didn't need much convincing but after thinking about it D was rather adamant that it would be safer for our Lu and that I really deserved some R&R. So off they went Friday morning while I worked. I am so weak, as soon as I got to my parents to pick up Alyssa Lu I missed Riley. Us girls ordered pizza though and just relaxed with bad TV and cuddle time. Poor baby girl couldn't keep her eyes open past 6:45 though and was in bed too early. This made for a quiet, empty feeling house and I missed the boys big time. I actually bargained with myself that if we got enough sleep we could just get outta bed and run up north for the day...HA...enough sleep and a clear head was all I needed to know that I was right where I should be! My sweet girl slept from 6:50-6:48, got up for a quick 6 ozs and then slept in bed with me until 10:18! She loves me! I earn every minute of sleep I get so this was nirvana. I 'survived' the night without the boys, slept until I couldn't anymore, stepped outside to feel the heat and was so happy we stayed back! We turned the music up and cleaned the house from top to bottom. It was in need of a major overhaul and some deep cleaning so it was nice to strap Lyssa Lu into the Bjorn and really get to it-taking numerous breaks along the way for crappy TV, left over pizza and a quick nap or two : ) She just hung out all chill while I vacuumed, dusted and I couldn't resist grabbing the camera to catch the cuteness!

She has the cutest conversations with the 'baby in the mirror'!

I gave her a bath and once again couldn't resist her cuteness and had to grab the camera. She just loves baths and she looks all serious kicking up water as she figures out that she can in fact put those chubbers to use. She is the best little baby and I just cherish her happy little baby soul all content and ready for anything.

What is she doing?

Oh, taking a picture of that cute baby in the mirror : )

We were so excited when the boys finally made it home and the reunion between the two littles was priceless! After a quick potty break Riley couldn't stop hugging her as she hung in the Bjorn. I was on my knees and they just smiled at eachother, touched eachothers cheeks and giggled in excitment. It.was.the.cutest.reunion.eva! She seriously missed him and when we got in the car she just stared at his seat wondering where he was. She also kept looking around Saturday morning like "where's my Daddy?" Sweet girl.

We helped my parents move out the remaining 'old' cabinets and appliances Sunday as their new kitchen is finallly being put into production. My mom is a mess and I can imagine having everything in boxes and disarray can make one a bit dizzy! D had an appt Sunday afternoon (who schedules adjustors to come out on a Sunday at 4:30? Can't say I appreciate that lady very much!) so I took the kids to ColdStone for National Ice Cream Day...like I need an excuse for ice cream! Riley was shocked that he got to pick his "tweats" and he ended up with sprinkles (classic) and gummi bears (ewe).

This weekend was perfect. I say it every Sunday that I am so filled up with weekend goodness that I am almost ready to go back to work....

And then comes Monday morning and I sit at my desk and miss my kids so bad it hurts. I wonder how just 8 hours ago I could have been so satisfied and so happy, ready to attack the week and suddenly be a mess, fighting back tears and staring at pictures that make me want to run home. Happens every week. I don't think it will change. The good news is: My workday is extraordinarily quick.

My boss came back with a counter offer for my Thursdays off request with working 6-10 on Thursday instead. I said "No Deal." It makes no sense to still get up really early and drive 27 miles one way for 4 hours only to get back to my kids by 10:40 or so get home by 11:00 or so, just to feed them lunch and put them down for a nap. It killed me to say no but I knew even before discussing it with D that it just didn't make sense. I asked her to re-evaluate the end of July and I am guessing I will have to bring it up again. Still holding onto hope, kinda, I think.

Here's to many more messy Mondays that remind me how much I love this life I lead, these kids I have been entrusted with, this husband who is my truly my other half and the excitment that there is only 4 more days until the weekend!

Just a few more of our fun girls weekend from the phone so sorry for the blur!