Home Sweet Home

We had been in Iowa for a week visiting Melissa and Shawn and just got home last night around 7:30. What a week!! We had a GREAT time. She didn't know we were coming, so she was super surprised and I loved it!! We by no means had a relaxing week, but we had such a great time. I didn't want to leave, although the kids and I did miss Mike. I can only imagine how quiet their house is now with us gone. LOL They were probably ready for us to leave! We did all sorts of stuff. They have a merry-go-round and some swings in the yard, so its like a built in playground. Calleigh loved playing on the "round and round" and the "wings" all week. We played outside, went to church (LOTS), watched movies, and just hung out. Derek had so much fun playing the xbox with Uncle Shawn. They were on it everytime you turned around. I'm just so glad the kids had fun. I had a great time too visiting. I just wish we could have stayed a little longer. We made great time there & back though. Took us 7hrs and 45mins there. We made it home in 30 less minutes. Now let me tell you, it wasn't the greatest drive! Austin and Calleigh were at some point ready to just get out. Austin would be screaming his head off and Calleigh would be saying "I can't get out. HELP!!" But, we made it and we had a great time!! I'm just thankful they put up with us all week!! We missed them as soon as we backed out of the driveway. Tears and all.....but we will be visiting again!
So of course when we get home, we have no food, a semi-messy house and so much that needs done. Do the duties of a mom and housewife ever end?! Apparently not. On a good note, Calleigh has peed in the potty twice this morning already. YAY Calleigh. I brought her potty seat back up from the basement to try again. I'm at my wits end with this potty training deal. I think she is jealous that I change Austin's diapers, so she wants diapers too. Oh what fun! Well, off to the dentist we go with all 3 kiddos. Should be an exciting trip. Have a great day!