Here are some observations from the longest week, ever:
1. Maybe my sweet friend, Jessica, could sense my SOS signal today. She took Caroline home with her after camp today so she could play with Caleb. She even took them to get ice cream! I love this picture because they both look SO happy! Thank you, Jessica:) It really meant a lot.
2. Have you seen these new Huggies? They're made to look like little jeans!! Roy Austin is getting into pull-ups now, but I had to buy him one pack before he outgrows diapers for good. They are so cute on, too! They're only for a limited time, so I'm going to stock up for baby #3 (by the way, coupons.com has Huggies $3 coupons right now). Oh, and about 20 minutes after I took the above picture, I was busy in the kitchen and RoyBoy said, "Mommy, I poopooed". I told him I would come change him in just a second. He then said, "Mommy, I poopooed. See?" There he stood behind me, naked and holding his diaper in his hand. Luckily is was all contained. This is the second time this week. Maybe we really should call him "Poopie".
3. Speaking of RoyBoy, my sister, Dawn, has always said that he reminds her of Michael Banks in Mary Poppins. Last night the kids and I sat down to watch a little of it before bedtime and the minute he came on the screen, I started laughing because Roy Austin DOES resemble him! 
4. I am not an Al Gore fan by any means, but I have really been saddened this week by the news that he and his wife are separating after 40 years of marriage. What in the world?! I guess it makes me sad because of the number of years they've been together. My parents have been married for 43 years, so maybe I am comparing it to them? Someone on the radio said the other day that their case is not uncommon, they just happen to be high-profile. 25% of marriages that make it to 20 years will end in divorce! I couldn't believe it when I heard that statistic. I guess people tend to think that marriages break up before that mark. Someone else on TV mentioned that when you stop being best friends with your spouse, it's just a slow fade downhill until you are just living with a person who you call your spouse. I pray that Roy and I never get that way. It's just so sad....the Gores have 4 adult children and grandchildren together!! Get some counseling and stick with it, guys! I'm currently doing the Bible Study, The Power of a Praying Wife, and hearing stories like this makes me want to become even closer to Roy! Pray for your spouse daily and pray together daily!!So, I will be one happy wife come Saturday around 2:00 when we drive up to the Charlotte-Douglas Airport and see that handsome man standing at the curb waiting for us. There is just something about being under the same roof with your family--complete--that is such a relief! Hurry up, Saturday! I can't take it any longer!! In the mean time, tonight and tomorrow I will finish Roy Austin's baby book before I have to begin a third one in a few months. And I will do it while I watch Toddlers and Tiaras and pat myself on the back for not being as crazy as some moms out there.
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1. Sorry Donna! I know you are tired of being the single mom. It is almost Saturday! Chin up my sweets!
2. I love those Huggie diapers! So cute. I haven't purchased any yet, but I need to use my coupons before they expire this week.
3. When you get tired of "Yes Duckie!" just remember one sweet lady--MOM! I KNOW we drove her plum nuts. Remember all the times we would drive by a pasture with horses in it and say "lucky duck." Or how about when that car called a "Cougar" was really popular and Dayna and Dawn would fight for who would say "Mine" first---as if the Cougar would really be theirs. Poor mom!
4. Mary Poppins---Loved seeing the original Jane and Michael--and yes Roy does resemble M. Banks!
5. Sad about the Gores! I am not a fan of them either, but come on Al and Tipper---get some help.
I went to find those cute diapers yesterday and couldn't find them. They must be selling out fast! They are so cute and made me laugh when I saw them. Roy Boy looks cute in them.
Man! I wish I would have come see you this week now. I know the week is getting long but Sat will be here soon!
To echo Denise, I also remember the silly things you would say as a little girl. I guess what goes around comes around. haha!
That IS sad about the Gore's. Another one bites the dust. I think that breaking marriage vows just aren't a big deal to people anymore. SAD!
Yes, you girls had your times of annoying me to death with things you said. Meow, meow, meeeeoooooowwwww!! It all passes, though, and then you're on to something else. Just try to laugh with the duckies and the poopies...they're pushing your buttons and they know it. Remember when Denise used to say that Maddie was plucking her nerves all the time? After a while even Maddie started saying that, too. Stay cool. Roy will be home in a few days. You're in my prayers....you'll make it....I love you!!
I know you have had such a long 10days. Your almost there! We had a great time with Caroline today and she and Caleb played very well. I did hear "duckie" a couple of times, but just in a silly way. She told me it's what her daddy calls her??? She and Caleb would laugh and laugh when either of them would say it. They were so funny! I loved watching them crack themselves up! Hey, it could be a lot worse than "duckie!"
Those diapers are so cute. I need to stock up on some for Clayton.
I do agree that Roy Boy does resemble Michael Banks! They both have little mischievous grins!
I wish you were up here.....Would have been wonderful having you up here....
Donna, I totally feel your pain. We're in the same boat this week and next. Why is it that they turn on the charm when Daddy's home, but then the minute you become single-mom, they ramp up the whining and the mischief??? As I type this, I know you're a happy woman and I hope you have a great weekend with your hubby home. :)
Today is the day your hubby is home! I pray Roy had a safe flight home and that the coming week will be awesome! Love to you.
Donna, I know you are so glad to have Roy back - this did seem like such a long trip and Roy was so ready to be home with all of you!!! I don't have any international trips on Roy's calendar so far - maybe there will be a long break from those. He is busy with his new responsibilities! Anyway, yes and Memorial Day weekend was a complete wash out - I didn't even leave the house that day so it is great to see the sun again this past weekend and this week! My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 7 and they were with us this weekend and one of my sisters and her husband. I thought the same thing when Willie told me about Al Gore and his wife after 40 years - come on - get some counseling - work it out - they've hung in there that long for pitie's sake!
Thanks as always for your blog!
1. I ran out & bought those jean dipes at CVS the second I saw the add in the paper. They crack me up.
I don't know how you manage with Roy gone so much. I know I couldn't do it. Hang in there!
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