JB and I got back from Texas on Sunday. The three I left behind did just fine (glad they are getting old enough to not require much more than supervision). I left them several days worth of clothes already picked out and found several of them still folded when I got back. If the worst that happened while I was gone is that they wore their clothes for 3 days, oh well.

JB did pretty good. The morning we left, Wednesday, I realized at 8:30 am that my flight left at 10:30, instead of 12:30. These are the times when I am glad I live about 7 minutes from the airport. I got the last few things together and went to pick up my friend who was dropping us off. I made it to the airport with about 50 minutes to spare. Here is a picture of JB waiting while eating a cookie from our friend Lisa - (they were very good).

He did pretty well on the flight, considering I was asking an 18 month old to be contained in a very small space for 1 hour 45 minutes. Our 3.5 hour layover in Denver turned into 5.5 hours, due to a frozen bathroom. They could not defrost it in time so brought in a different plane. We got a $100 voucher and free dish tv on our second leg. This is the first time I have flown without a stroller. I did not want the hassle, since I knew I would not need it in Texas. I extended the handle on my rolling bag and it made for a perfect stroller, I just pushed my bag instead of pulling it behind me. JB loved the moving walk way. He did very well, just needed a hand getting on and off. He really wanted to go on the escalator, but I was not feeling good and did not trust my sense of balance - carrying him and manuevering a rolling bag.

Enjoyed the time in Texas. It was a nice funeral and good to see some of the family I have not seen for a couple of years. The weather was decent. JB loved playing with his cousins (Kenna and Kolby)

The return flight was good, with only a 45 minute layover in Denver. As we approached Denver, I have never been on a plane that bounced so much just moments before landing. Not sure what the problem was, but as I was looking out the window, I braced myself about 5 seconds before the wheels touched down. The plane was just rocking back and forth. When I arrived at our airport, both boys greeted me with flowers and box of chocolates - they are learning young!

JB's rash is gone. However, during our trip he would have small welts that would appear for 10-15 minutes. Not a lot of them, but welts none the less. Usually appearing on his extremities, shoulders and face. Two of the times they appeared he had recently had a little peanut butter and the other time one almond. The other times could not trace it to anything particular. Maybe need to explore some food allergy testing at his next appointment.

A busy week, as far as evenings are concerned. T-ball sign-ups. B has decided he wants to play again. T-ball is for 5-6 year olds. Since B is a young first grader, most of his 1st grade friends will be playing in the 7-9 year old league. I have two parent teacher conferences, one with his homeroom teacher and one with his reading teacher - I know we will have lots to talk about. Thursday I have my first weigh in (since I missed last week). We have been well above freezing and watching the snow melt. Has been nice to get outside without hats and gloves.

Here is a random picture I took on Super Bowl Sunday. I bought some fun snacks for the boys, and told Jbird to help himself. He did and was obviously afraid I would be taking the bowl of M&Ms away from him...I am sure he was shoveling them hand over fist.