When we made the reservations for our Anniversary trip in August, we thought it would never get here. The day to day stressor's were calmed by the "Just hang in there until August!" And here we are, August 2nd. In 11 days, Kyle and I will be on our first solo vacation without both kids. I am both excited and nervous. No 6am wake up calls, no endless rocking of an almost one year old or negotiating with a three year old! I know it doesn't mean that we won't still wake up at the crack of dawn, but it does mean we can linger in bed for a while without being joined by a three year old ready to start the day!
July was a busy busy month. I mean, we came out of it with a three year old! The Fourth of July was Emilee's last "first" holiday. We spent it with friends since Kyle was on duty. We didn't see any fireworks like I had hoped, but it was a very relaxing day! The next weekend was a visit from my parents and sister! The day before they were supposed to arrive, Connor had a bad fall in the bathroom. A split second where I left him to brush his teeth turned into his first BAD concussion. Our plan was to visit Diggerland USA in New Jersey. He had some fun but was very tired and lazy during the trip followed by some whining, a terrible headache and then vomiting. We took him to the Emergency room at CHOP and I cannot give them enough praise. They were amazing and so prompt with care. Two weeks later he was finally released from his doctor and able to return to soccer and all physical activity. Talk about a rough two weeks of trying to make a two year old rest. HA! It was almost like trying to make Emilee stop spitting up.........
Connor, despite his concussion, had a great third birthday. We didn't have anything big, just some of our friends for pizza, snacks and cupcakes. He was gifted some pretty awesome presents and had a great time! With the age of three, has come some challenges already. He is stubborn as an ox and repeats EVERYTHING that we say. I mean everything. The latest (and in my opinion funniest) was when we were outside coloring on the sidewalk and a large beer truck drove by. He immediately stopped everything he was doing and yelled "HOLY SHIT!" It was loud enough that passerby's stopped and looked, laughed and kept walking I mean, that was a lot of beer......
The next weekend was spent just getting some things done around the house and prepping for the painters to come. They began the work on the 23rd of July and completed the repairs and all of the wall paintings. We went back to Maryland to visit with family over the 25th-26th. On our last day there, our Jeep decided to break down. We are hearing that they believe it is the Transmission Control Module (or something of the like). Let's just say we are fortunate that a vehicle was readily available for us to get home. That same vehicle is likely going to become our "new" vehicle and I have to admit we are all pretty excited about it! We successfully made it home after visiting with cousins from Ireland, Tennessee and South Carolina (all cousins we haven't seen in a while!). The painters finished up their work on the 31st and gave us a nice wrap up to the month of July!
It was a crazy month and I can honestly say that August is welcomed. The trip to Key West, promptly followed by Emilee turning one and my return to school for my Master's is enough to make my head spin. I am hoping and praying that nothing out of the ordinary comes up, but as my motto was throughout high school "Always Expect the Unexpected."
So with that I bid you a Goodbye to July and Hello to August.
P.s. next post will have more pictures (From the birthday parties and trip) of the kids and us. I just had enough energy to post the words tonight :-)
S.
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