Phew!!!

Today Mitch had to go into work so I was flying solo with the boys. The good news is, I survived!! The day started early with the boys deciding 4:30 a.m. was a good time to get up (after a restless night).


The day's activities included a photo shoot. I wanted to get some more shots of the boys to add to the Xmas card. It wasn't easy - they weren't exactly interested in sitting still, let alone posing. Here are some of the shots I got:


After that, and after Tyler took a very brief nap (um, about 20 minutes), we bundled up and headed to the mall. Here's how Evan feels about his new winter hat:


But doesn't he look cute???


Our goal for the mall was to find snow suits and boots. We're expecting (hoping!) for some snow when we get to Vermont this week. We're excited to pull the boys around in a sled!! And even if there isn't snow there, the Farmer's Almanac is predicting a bad winter, so there is bound to be snow at some point!! I'm happy to report that we were successful and the boys are ready for some winter time fun!


Then it was back home for some lunch, some more play, and finally, a decent nap for Tyler (2 hours!). Evan, on the other hand, saw no need to nap today. Save for the snooze in the car on the way to the mall, and about 10 minutes in my arms late this afternoon, he was awake all day. It was much more important to practice his walking!!

Mitch arrived home at about 5:15, at which time I fled upstairs to finally take a shower! Then it was a normal evening - dinner, baths, and off to bed! Evan fell asleep quickly which was no surprise. I just hope he will stay asleep for a while.... I've started to forget what it feels like to sleep with just two of us in the bed. Our big king sized bed seems to be getting smaller every night!

Short work week ahead - we head to Vermont on Wednesday for Thanksgiving. I was supposed to get everything planned and prepared this weekend.... didn't exactly happen. Guess the next couple of evenings will be more hectic than usual. Oh well. Can't wait to get there, but not looking forward to the drive. Just hoping the weather cooperates!