Simple Moments : Going to Bed

The last few nights I've really enjoyed getting into bed, more than usual. I love opening all our windows and feeling the crisp night air flow in. After hot afternoons and evenings pulling weeds it has made going to bed that much more relaxing. Instead of Jack and Brock's endless noise, all I can hear is the crickets creating a sweet lullaby for me. Ah.... I'm grateful for an incredible comfy bed, cool breezes, and nature's music.

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Jack is learning all about feelings and emotions. His ability to handle them is a different story. Our following conversation clearly demonstrates this kid's wit.

Jack (in a fake sad voice):   Mama, I sick.
Me:   You are? That's not good.
Jack:  Yeah, I sick.
Me:  Well, if you're sick you better go to bed.
Jack:   I not sick! I happy!


Lately, after I get mad a Jack for something naughty he's done he responds in a sweet, innocent voice with his charming smile and big bright eyes looking up at me,

"Mama, you happy?"

With Jack in my life, how can I not be! Love him.

Our Exotic Excursion to Idado

After two plans falling through, we finally made it to Idaho to have an adventure with the Swallows during Heath's spring break in March (yes, I am very far behind in my journaling). We shared a little cabin at 1000 Springs Resort and enjoyed some fun together.

That night we cooked up some delicious tin foil dinners and banana boats. Then we squeezed in some pool time before bed. The spring water made our skin so soft. My gross, scaly heels were as smooth as Brock's bum! There was a basketball hoop on the edge of the pool and of course we couldn't keep Jack away from it. He stood on the deck shooting most of the time there.

My favorite part of the trip was seeing Jack and Brock play with their cool cousin Logan. I think they are all going to be good buddies. Surprisingly they all slept really well in our close quarters. Thanks boys for giving us all a little extra sleep!

The next day, Jack and Logan had some great bonding time while exploring a tractor we ran across while checking out the huge sturgeon fish at a local fish hatchery. 

These were some of the smaller fish at the hatchery. Some were close to double in size. Crazy. When Jack saw them he said "Look Mama! A dolphin!"

Next, we got a little lost driving through Idaho looking for balanced rock. Heath was in heaven driving around plenty of farms and dairies. After finding it, I felt like we were at Arches. 

Before hitting the road, the Swallows treated us to lunch. Delicious. And the boys slept nearly all the way home! We couldn't have asked for a better little vacation. Thanks Swallows!