...returning home

The best part of getting away, is returning home.

Khloe is 19 months and the longest I had ever been away from her was for one night. Until this last weekend! I attended a dear friend's Bachelorette party in Las Vegas and was away from my little buggy bear for 2 full days and nights. Although Vegas is a wonderful distraction, I have to say, I thought of her at least once an hour. Being there with 2 other new mommies, we spent our down time sharing pictures that the daddies were sending us. We had to keep reassuring ourselves that "this is good for them." :) I left one day earlier than the rest of the bunch because I just could not imagine missing out on Khloe hunting for Easter baskets, and all dressed up for Easter weekend. And let me tell you, the feeling a mom gets when she sees her baby after two days away is overwhelming! It is the most joyous moment! Seeing that little smile and hearing "MOMMA" is simply the sweetest. Your heart floods with love, and you can not ever imagine leaving them again.

Saturday before Easter was spent at the August's house with all of my family there too! Khloe found 3 Easter baskets in "The hunt" and the bunny delivered an overflowing one just for her. We went to church on Sunday at Arco Arena. Bayside pulled out all the stops, and it was one memorable church service!

What a weekend! What a life! We are so blessed.

xoxo

~Sabrina

Catch up!

After reading my dear sweet college roommate's blog, I decided to it is time for me to update mine. Khloe is now 18 months! I just cannot believe it. She is running around, saying over 20 words, and just a crazy little girl! She is loud and wild, and I love it! Although it is exhausting at times. And man, deciding how is discipline a naturally rambunctious, bad listener is beyond me. We are working on it. My hair isn't completely grey just yet ;)

Really though, we have so much fun! Khloe is in gymnastics class and excels on the balance beam! But, she isn't too good at sitting in a circle and listening to Miss Jenna. Its so funny how we can feel embarrassed when our child isn't behaving just like the other children their age. Its ridiculous really, and I always have to remind myself that each child is different. I am somewhat comforted when other kids fall down and start balling, but when Khloe falls down she doesn't even glance my way, and just keeps on chugging...everyone has their strengths.

As for Ryan and I, we are still house hunting! Jeeezzz, what a learning process! Finding a house on property, for the cost we want is no easy task! And it sure can be disappointing when you find, "the one" and your offer is one day too late. Heartbreaking. But, we are in no hurry. And we really enjoy spending one day per weekend driving around our beautiful county, discovering new communities, and looking at houses. We will keep you guys posted.

I am still in night classes. Although a very daunting task to stay up after khloe goes to bed and study for hours on end, it is rewarding as well. And I am making new friends, which is always a good thing! We giggle throughout the entire 3 hours lab, as it is hard not to be giddy at 10pm when you are physically and mentally exhausted. :)

I begin volunteering at the hospital a couple days a month starting on Monday, so I am very excited about that!

Ryan is doing well. He loves his job and get complimented on his work, which is nice. He is lucky. His old motorcycle injuries ache in this cold weather and we are just crossing our fingers that summer is around the corner!

Tabasco is still super fun and he and Khloe are BFFs. It is cute. She pats her chest to get him to come to her, and he does. Then she hugs him and kisses him. So sweet.

Alright, that's it for now. Hope everyone is doing well.

~Sabrina

Photos include: St. Patty's Day, Mommy and Khloe Bug Play Time, Date Night, and Gymnastics class!!!