Go Tiger's!

It was a last minute decision Saturday morning to buy tickets and go to the Tiger's game with Scott's entire family for Mother's Day.  The idea sparked a few days prior, but the forecast was for rain and thunderstorms.  We decided to take our chances and tough it out.

We rushed home from swim class, changed into our Tiger gear, and headed out to Comerica with the sun shining!  It was like the cards were in our favor.  Great parking spot with a direct walk to the park, walked right up the Tiger and someone offered to take our picture, walked in to the stadium and our seats were in the section right across from the entrance (and mere steps away from the Carousel and food court).  Amazing!

Since we didn't have time to eat before going to the game, the boys had grilled hot dogs and Little Ceasars from the park.  And then it was game time!  Play ball!

We took a break after the fourth inning to go ride the carousel and get some ice cream!  While we were walking, Evan saw Mickey!  His face was priceless.  People stopped to watch his reaction it was so darn cute.  Makes me that much more excited for our trip in a few weeks!

The carousel ride was a big hit and Nana and Pops treated the kids to ice cream in souvenir helmets!  Yum!

Considering the boys skipped their sacred nap, it got dicey around the seventh inning.  We sang, "Take me out to the ballgame" and then they were ready to go.  I tried to delay leaving by taking Sean to the gift shop.  Of course odds would have it that there were actual Detroit Tigers Legos in the store.  I kid you not.  We bought Miguel Cabrera that came with 5 accessories for...$18!!!!  Ouch.  

We left shortly after that and drove to Troy.  The kids took a 25 minute snooze in the car and they were up and ready to play at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  We grabbed dinner at Rochester Mills and went back for some hot tubbing and baths before heading home.  It was a long day, but an absolute blast!  Whoever forecasted storms was dead wrong.  Thank goodness for that!  

I started my Mother's Day this morning with both boys sleeping in due to their lack of naps yesterday.  I got to read my book for a bit while the boys cooked me breakfast!  They made me some beautiful, handmade gifts and we went for a walk to the park to play before the rain sets in.  I can't wait to test out my new fisheye lens (thanks, honey!) later while they nap!  It's been a great weekend!! Happy Mother's Day!

Coming down the home stretch...

Woo hoo!!  It's May.  Roughly 6 weeks of school left.  6 weeks until Disney.  We hit 80 degrees this weekend!  Anddd....it was fabulous.

I kicked off this weekend with Prom Friday night at the Ford Convention Center next to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum.  The food does not disappoint, the DJ was awesome, and the kids were dressed to impress!  We had a blast - staff included (see photo booth picture below for proof).

More pictures from Prom:

Saturday was the start of swim classes and the first Farmer's Market in downtown Plymouth!  There's something so exciting about the sights and smells of the Farmer's Markets.  The fountain was up and running and the muffins were delicious.  It was the first year Sean ate the entire muffin.  I guess swim class made him hungry!

We took the boys to the library next door for some books for the week and headed home.  Scott did some work around the yard, the boys played outside, and we grilled hamburgers for a picnic dinner on our deck.  The night wouldn't have been complete without a bonfire and s'mores.  Welcome summer!

This morning, we met up with Grandma and Grandpa for A Day Out With Thomas at Greenfield Village.  Man, we hit the jackpot on weather.  Two years ago we were bundled up in winter coats and hats.  This year, shorts and t-shirts.  It was amazing!  We grabbed lunch at Buddy's in Dearborn before heading home.

The boys are napping, the laundry is going, and I'm off to sit in the sun and write a grocery list.  I hate this part of the weekend...Sunday afternoons.  I'm dreading the stress and the schedule of the week to come.  But, it makes it so much better when it's 80 and sunny knowing that with Cinco de Mayo this week, it might actually be a fun one.  Cheers to that!

Little boys are just superheros in disguise...

I can't tell you how many times I get asked what life is like with two little boys.  Friends, co-workers, random strangers on the street or in the museum.  My response, "There's never a dull moment".  Clearly, on a Tuesday evening after work and school, capes, fire department hats, and underwear are just a mere sample of what our house is like.

I watch little girls sit contently at a restaurant coloring pages in a princess coloring book and wonder, "did I bring enough in my bag of tricks to keep my two entertained so I can crush down my salad before one of them has a meltdown?"  Shoot, dinner at our own house is complicated enough.  Staying in their seats, not screaming at the top of their lungs because they think it's funny, and lately, not spraying the food they've chewed up at each other are our daily dining battles.

It's go-go-go all the time.  From one activity to the next, barely taking the time to clean up one thing before another is out and interest is lost.  It's a miracle if we've made it a day without stepping accidentally on a hot wheel car (have you ever stepped on one?!  ouch!!!!!).  I have no problem hitting my step goal on my fitbit with these two these days.

But, I wouldn't trade if for the world.

I fight for those snuggles, cuddles, and kisses as they're few and far these days.  They're far too busy for that gushy stuff.  But, when they make the time for "Mama bear", there is no love like a little boy and their mama.  And for that, I'll excuse the messes they make, the noise they bring to the house, the chaos, the exhaustion, and the frustration of raising little boys.

So, here's my real answer to what life is like with two little boys:

You will never have this day with your children again.  Tomorrow they will be a little older than they were today.  This day is a gift.  Just breathe and notice.  Smell and touch them.  Study their faces and little feet.  Pay attention.  Relish the charms of the present.  Enjoy today.