Just what we needed...

A LONG WEEKEND! 

Thank goodness the long weekend made it, because I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed.  It was like I was running on fumes and needed a re-fuel.  Anyone else ever feel that way?  I am sure it just can't be me who feels that way! This week was like the icing on the cake for that overwhelmed, running on fumes feeling.  Larry had to be at work every morning by 6:15am which meant he was leaving as I was getting the boys up and around.  He wasn't getting home until about 6:30pm either which meant I was coming home with the boys, getting homework finished and started, cooking dinner, packing lunches for the next day, cleaning/picking up, and all those other fun things we do each evening/night. Not mention the boys had dentist appointments this week on top of Cade's speech, my meetings at work, as well getting things ready for the next day at work! 

Colin enjoys the dentist WAY more than I do!  He sat in the chair as still as could be while she cleaned his teeth.  He even attempted to do the xrays as well as doing the fluoride treatment.  Of course he knew the Treasure Tower was waiting for him!  He already had his treasure all picked out before even going back. 

 He has held onto this ball ALL week!  I hope they have Show and Tell for the Letter B soon so he can share his treasured ball. 

 Colin also had his first school project - All About Me!  They sent him a little sheet where we had to write his favorite color, food, toy, etc.  They also had to complete this person.  I am embarrassed to say that Cade's was by far better.  I mean I spent hours and hours and hours on that little person.  Colin's person was lucky to get a printed picture.  However, Colin didn't care!  He loved his Super Colin.  Yes, I included a quick construction paper cape. 

 We decided the pool was much needed this weekend as well!  We pretty much had it all to ourselves as well so the boys were able to splash and jump and swim. 

 Larry was able to catch up on some reading and I was able to catch some rays!

 Just two brothers having fun by the pool.  This just makes my heart smile so big!

 We also did a little furniture shopping today.  I don't know if you remember but this girl does not have resolutions but GOALS for the new year.  I try to at least be able to check off a few.  This one goal has been on my list for TWO years!  Finally, today we will put a large check mark beside it! 

NEW FURNITURE!  WHOOOP WHOOOP!! 

We had to try about 500 different couches and recliners.  This specific recliner was in the running and I just couldn't resist the cutie so I took a picture!

This was not in the running but Cade was tired of looking at furniture and tired of walking around so he decided he would just sit down for a bit and wait while we decided. 

This is the furniture we chose to get.  I am going to be honest and tell you when I walked by it the first time I was NOT and I mean NOT at all impressed with this furniture.  I think it was because of the other things I was looking at in the store.  When I walked by the next couple of times it just spoke to me..it spoke to me so much so that it will be in my living room on Friday!  Larry is in love with that recliner - IN LOVE!

I love the couch and the love seat.  I can't wait to find the PERFECT throw pillows to match!  And of course Colin was so excited he couldn't stand it. 

 

Now, I am only hoping and praying that our new sweet cat, Nina doesn't decide the furniture would be more beautiful with her claws scratching it.  I am super worried about this.  We have had her about a week and I haven't noticed her scratching anything until TONIGHT!  It was my carpet by the bathroom door.  EEK!!  Any suggestions on how to keep her away from the furniture?  Or should I say suggestions on how to keep her from scratching my new furniture?

One last thing!  I downloaded a new app on my phone.  It's called Camera +  if you don't have it and use your phone ALL the time to take pictures - YOU NEED IT!  I took pictures using it today (so from pool to furniture shopping and I LOVE IT!! Looks so much better than Instagram.  It's like having a DSLR in your phone!