...while we were away

We are back from a wonderful trip. Dreamy, actually. We relaxed, reminisced, rejuvenated, and relished each other's company. It was a little strange living without children for a few days, though. A whole lot of thinking about ourselves and being able to go wherever we wanted, whenever we wanted. We forgot what that sort of freedom was like. A big thanks to my sweet sister, Sarah, and her wonderful husband for watching our adorable monsters. I know they can be a handful!
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." It is true. I missed these two rascals. I couldn't keep myself from wishing they were experiencing the fun with us. (Well...only for a moment. Then I came to my senses.)

That statement is also true for my little guy...although in a different way. I thought my mama's-boy would cling to me when I walked in the door, but he didn't. He clung to his older sister. They have been inseparable. CJ won't leave Sue alone! Instead of our normal morning cuddle, he wants Sue to be the one who holds him. (I am guessing CJ thought we abandoned him. His big sister is his only faithful family member.)

This morning, CJ begged Sue to hold him. His mouth was hurting (darn molars!) and he wanted some comfort. I told him that he was too big, but Sue said, "Mom! I WANT to hold him!" And she did for the next 15 minutes. Ha! After the holding was over, he sat next to her for another 15 minutes with his head on her shoulder. It was funny, sweet and heart warming all at the same time. There is nothing cuter than loving siblings.

I took a picture because this can't last long. Had to document the moment.

***If you are wondering about the hat...I am too. He found it and wore it all day. Even outside in the heat.