Total Slacker

I've been slacking on my blogging. Exhaustion has set in and taken over my life. It doesn't help that Violette and/or Noelle and/or Max keep waking up at night, forfeiting their very tired Mom a full night's rest. When the new baby comes I will be ready for the sleepless nights, that is the upside, at least I keep telling myself!

This past Sunday we took the kids to Blue's Clues Live at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. Interestingly enough, it is the oldest continuously operating theatre in Michigan and third oldest in the US. The children were very excited and really enjoyed themselves throughout the show. Max became a bit restless, but handled himself well. Violette was even entertained by the characters and music. Popcorn and balloon creations were also used to keep the children occupied before the start and during intermission. All in all in was a great family outing and I'm sure when the next show comes through we will attend.

Wednesday we drove to my Aunt Shawn's house for the day. Noelle and Max will have the privilege of being in my cousin Marie's wedding in June and the kids had to try on their outfits. Noelle was completely in love with her dress and can't stop talking about the responsibility of being a Flower Girl. I was actually in my aunt's wedding when I was just about 2, and we were able to look through the wedding album. Max didn't want to try on his suit, of course, but he will look dashing in it!

After trying on clothing we spent some wonderful time with my Aunt. The kids helped make brownies, a big highlight was they were able to crack their own eggs, something I have never let them do, and played the entire time. Aunt Shawn gave the children some adorable gifts, including a remote control snake. Max was terrified by it when Noelle controlled it, but as soon as he was behind the controls it wasn't as scary. I have never seen Max scared of anything so badly. He would launch himself into the closest adults arms and cling on for dear life. Frankly, we were cracking up!

We all had a wonderful time and by the time we decided to head out the children were exhausted from all the fun. Thanks Aunt Shawn for a great time!

Back on the home front Maximilian is doing wonderful with his potty training. I have been told boys are a bit slower, but not my Max. He jumped right in and has had very very very few accidents and goes even out of the house for hours wearing only underwear with no problems. He was ready for it, and I'm thankful for that many less diapers to change! During the night he is still wearing a diaper, and that will come with time. Overall I am surprised and pleased with the ease, again, of potty training. I am lucking out with my kids and that is completely fine by me!