Day Eight

This morning we got up and "Aunt" Joanie made a yummy breakfast...Angel was still being funny about eating, but the teething has a lot to do with it I think. So far my kids have had a hard time with the teething issues. Emma crashed for a nap and we just hung out and visited with Joanie. They took Angel in the backyard to the water to find ducks and pick flowers. Then she enjoyed helping Joanie get the air out of the mattress and play with the beautiful and fun doll house Joanie has. We had some lunch and then stopped by her office to say goodbye to her daddy, PopPop. Speaking of PopPop....my PopPop (maternal grandfather) turned 87 today...HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPPOP...we love you!! Then we were on the road again. (Thanks Joanie for the girls beautiful outfits too!!) Angel was tired but every time she would fall asleep her poor little head would come crashing forward and wake her up because she was uncomfortable. So...mommy had an idea and thinking I should market it...maybe call it the Napper Wrap? The pictures of it are hilarious....but it worked....kept her head upright and allowed her to sleep!! I found a fleece scarf in the car, and tied it around the car seat and put it over her forehead!! It scrunched up her nose so much, she looked like a little piggy...we laughed so hard....but a desperate mother with another baby fussing will try anything to get the kids to sleep!!! So don't be surprised if we make millions one day....hehe. We made it back to Richmond and headed over to Jason's sister Michelle's house for dinner. We had pizza and visited with Grandmaw, Aunt Kimmy and Tyler and Lauren, and Aunt Chelle-Chelle and September and Connor and Jacob. Angel had a blast playing in the backyard with all the cousins and fun toys!! We definitely need to get some outside toys this summer! So far we are having a very ROUGH night getting the kids to sleep....we are playing tag team, but because both of them aren't feeling good with the teething and allergies, all they want is mommy. AAHHH. We were going to play some cards with Dad and Mom, but on my third trip back downstairs with another child, I saw Mom putting away the treats we had gotten out....oh well, so much for good intentions. And hopefully I am off to sleep......

Day Seven

Well, Wednesday night was our first difficult night. Poor Emma has gotten some allergies since she has been here and had trouble breathing while sleeping because her nose was draining so much. Even with nose drops and suctioning it, we had to keep her upright to sleep. I have been having a rough time with the allergies since I got to VA, as has Jason. But we got going Thursday morning packing for our overnight trip to Norfolk. Jason and Angelica went to September's school and surprised her for lunch. When they got back we loaded up the car and were on our way. We arrived to Norfolk around 4ish (after remembering how much I hate the traffic and the bridge-tunnel!) and Joanie had made a delicious Italian dinner. She opened up her house to anyone that wanted to stop by....it was so good to see Colleen and her hubby and new baby, Dave & Mary, Ginnie & Becky, Carol and the twins (loved Alyssa's pigtails and Sean gave Angel her first kiss!), Wendi, Melissa & Chris and the 4 kiddies, and John Domingo!! John - I feel like I caught up with everyone thru you!!...and I am serious about organizing a youth group reunion!! I wish I could have had more time but it was good to at least get hugs and catch up a bit and have people meet Angel and Emma. Angel crashed sometime during the busy talking and poor Emma finally got to sleep, again upright and with daddy on the couch....hoping her nose and allergies get better soon!! Thanks so much Joanie for letting us stay with you and visit. The air mattress was great! We love you so much!!! (I think both the kiddies are teething as well...Angel's first two year molar came in today!)