They're BAAAAAAaaaaaack

Oh, my good God in heaven they are back. My poor mother looks like she’s been run over by a truck. Seriously, is that how I look every day of my life? Is that why the only decent picture of me I could find to use in my profile shot is from our vacation to Hawaii two years ago this week?? (Yes, in case you were wondering, that is what’s up with the lei. I don’t usually walk around draped in flowers.) (But I kinda liked it.)

And how’s this for a kicker. If you ever want your child to reach a milestone just get away from them for a few days. They will be completely different people upon their return. Little Claire not only learned how to roll over during her vacation, but she also discovered her feet, so if she is on her back she’s throwing those feet in the air and admiring her (admittedly adorable) toes, and when she has enough of that, she simply flips herself over to her stomach and practices getting up on her knees – which she hasn’t managed to fully achieve yet, but it won’t be long. Stop the insanity, Claire! Mommy can only handle one milestone at a time. So slow it down, sister. Go stare at your feet some more.

And Logan. Between demanding repeats of every single stupid episode of Martha Speaks on the DVR and flipping out because I dared to put a teeny little bite of turkey on his plate beside his chicken dinosaur nuggets, he was busy picking up his sister and dropping her on her face. Thank goodness he was sitting on the couch at the time. Because nose jobs are expensive. And she has been genetically blessed with a great schnoz, so let’s not ruin it now, ok?

Ahhhh, chaos. Welcome home, kids. I missed you.
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