So, after 10 days with Grandpa and Grandma, Isabella is becoming spoiled!Who would have guessed, right?I can notice a significant difference though. She whines and yells much more than normal now. Of course, the Grandparents don't mind. Everything she does is cute. Meanwhile, this mommy goes crazy. We will have about 1 week to get back to normal, where I hope that consistency and the occasional timeout may help her behavior; then it is back to Washington for 19 days with Grandpa and Grandma!My … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home is Always Bittersweet
I love going home to Washington but there is a joy in coming home here to N. California. Back to all our regular things, our routine. We had a great time and of course I will miss my family. I was able to relax and enjoy myself very much. I think I gained 5 lbs at home though. (GASP!) Back to no sweets and healthy eating for sure! I need a exercise routine that works well and is short. Any suggestions are appreciated.Here are 3 of my favorite photos of our vacation :My Sister and meIsabella on … [Read more...]
Daddy Misses His Baby
While we love the chance to visit family in Washington, we miss daddy. And of course, Daddy very much misses us. He has kept busy at work and has had plans every night so far since we have been gone. But still, he misses us. The students have been going to our house, which has been nice for him. They have been eating popcorn and smoothies and playing Taboo. Last night, he called while we were going to bed. Isabella heard her daddy's voice and was so happy. She wanted the phone and when he said … [Read more...]
Children’s Museum
Today we went to the Children's Musuem of Skagit County located in the Cascade Mall. We had a lot of fun! They have a truck cab, animal farm, train set, model river, theatre room with dress up clothes, music room with fun instruments, art room with paint, crayons, paper, and playdoh, a farmer's market with deli, and much much more. Isabella's favorite area was the farmer's market. She loved all the play food, dishes, utensils, and eating area. We stayed there the longest. Of course, her other … [Read more...]
Beautiful Washington
Well, I have not posted a blog for a little while since I am visiting my family in Washington. Isabella and I flew out of Reno on Friday with my parents. They were visiting for a few days when at the last minute (due to a death in the family) they decided to fly Isabella and I home for a much appreciated family visit. We had to wake up at 4:30 am, leave a 5am, drive 1 1/2 hours to Reno, fly to Phoenix, then fly to Seattle. By the time we made it home to La Conner it was a 12 hour day already. … [Read more...]
