Spring break is officially over, with Annie begrudgingly going back to school this morning (James goes back tomorrow). For the first time in years, I actually emerged from the week rested. Usually I’m longing for a vacation from my vacation! I actually got a lot of sleep, and despite having a chest cold for the majority of the week, I’m feeling pretty good. I’m sure all of this goodness will be erased by the arrival of Annie’s homework folder this afternoon, but I’m going to enjoy it for now.
We had a really wonderful trip up to visit Mike’s parents. My in-laws showered Annie and James with all sorts of love and attention. My father-in-law patiently played HOURS of hide-n-seek with the kids, and my mother-in-law gave each of them a piano lesson.
My father-in-law has this cool virtual-reality headset that the kids were obsessed with. It was hilarious to watch them use it.
Annie: I’m petting puppies!
James: I’m on a water slide!
They were always anxious to be outside when it wasn’t raining.
We managed to fit in lots of meals, a couple movies, and as Mike mentioned, a Giants baseball game. LOL forever that Mike thinks Annie will be a Giants fan because of a silly outfield slide, or because their picture was on the Jumbotron. I haven’t even STARTED my campaign for Dodgers domination, but when I do, he’s toast.
Buh bye, Giants.
We returned home in time to take part in some Easter festivities. First, we went to see the Big Bunny himself. I think it’s safe to say that the crying pictures are behind us.
Although, maybe not when it comes to the sibling cage match we call dying Easter Eggs…
Never. Again.
The kids had a total blast on Easter. Not only did they get to hunt for eggs at our house, but my parents had an egg hunt for them, too.
Last year Liam was only a week old at Easter, so it was fun to see him open eggs and discover (baby safe) treats.
The kids had the day after Easter off of school, which was great because they needed that extra time to come down from their sugar high. I mean, look at James:
No, that’s not Ichiban Lipstick for Men, that’s blue dye from peeps.
At least it matched his eyes.
Becca says:
lol re: that last pic of James! If that doesn’t scream kid-holidays then I don’t know what does!
It’s funny that you posted something about a spat between Annie and James as I was just thinking the other day how you rarely post anything other than sibling love. I was beginning to think maybe you had some magic love-thy-sibling water you’re feeding them before bedtime
Heather says:
Ooooh no. While they definitely get along VERY well, especially for their age, they have plenty of disagreements…usually, James is touching something of Annie’s, or using something of Annie’s, or breathing on Annie…you get the idea! LOL.
RzDrms says:
I put this sentiment in your survey oh-ye-long-ago, but: I thoroughly appreciate that — from all I’ve seen — you tend to not write anything negative (nor private!) about your children. I see no good at all that could come of doing that. On an off chance someone may claim it would make you and your kids more relatable, I say: it’s not worth it. Their privacy and dignity are individual, personal, and will be highly valued by them when they’re older. I’m so, so glad you don’t post negative things about Madeline, Annabel, and James. It’s one of a hundred reasons I come back every day.
Heather says:
Oh, thank you! I really appreciate that. I’ve definitely made some mistakes with that along the way, but I’ve tried to learn from them!
Becca says:
Oh, I totally agree. As much as it’s fun for us to follow this blog, at the end of the day it’s important to protect you/your family’s privacy. My original comment wasn’t a dig at the lack of.. intimate knowledge or whatever – Just commenting that it was funny that I was JUST thinking about the congeniality of their relationship, and then you mentioned a never-to-be-spoken-of-again egg dying situation.
Definitely wasn’t an attempt to pry. Your family, your blog!
Toni says:
That last picture of James, oh my, frame worthy!!!!
Lilian says:
Hahahahahaha… OMG you had me in hysterics with that ‘Ichiban’ lipstick for men … I so needed that laugh! Thanks!!
Holly says:
Me too! And he just looks wired!
Steph says:
me three:)
Jen says:
Your in-laws’ house and views are amazing!!
Anna says:
Ha, I just saw that Friends episode yesterday!