Movin' and shakin'

I received a request to post a new blog update. . another month has elapsed already! I seriously think I'm living in fast forward. We've had another great month. Kate has proven once again the she doesn't feel the need to ask permission. She started crawling and pulling herself up to stand, despite my requests to stay "babylike" for a bit longer. I can't keep up with this girl! She babbles and giggles and spends hours conversing with her brother (about their crazy parents, no doubt). She's sprouted a few hairs atop her head and smiles constantly (except when we pack them up and traipse to Omaha for pictures. . . then she decides not to smile. I have yet to see the pictures, but dear Lindsay is awesome, so I'm sure she captured a few toothless grins when I wasn't looking).

I'm sure a responsible parent would have lowered the crib mattress by now.

Once in a while she winds down and gets tired, although Logan still outsleeps her by at least 2 hours a day.

We squeezed in a couple of trips to visit the grandparents and are L-O-V-I-N-G the warmer weather. Logan would stay in the swing all day if we'd let him, and we've been getting some much-needed work done around the yard. I learned that I should't quit my day job and added new words like de-thatch to my vocabulary. Along with Dad of the Year, transportation specialist, loving and understanding physician spouse, and client support associate, Dale added Soccer Coach and TeamMate mentor to his list of responsibilities.

That's what's new in our world. The kiddos caught colds last week, so we've been doing the kleenex chase and they've been hacking all over each other, which is lovely. Logan earned his first antibiotics for ear infections. We're grateful for good health for our families, my dad is feeling much better after a(nother) procedure on his leg, we're excited for friends who welcomed a healthy baby boy into their lives, and our hearts go out to others who miscarried. This summer we'll be participating in the Merrick County Relay for Life, and we are humbled by this nasty disease. Day in and day out it affects the lives of those who are close to us. We remember those who are celebrating a heavenly reward for their earthly struggle, and we honor those who continue the fight.

Alright, Kate's awake. Mama duty calls. Hope you're well. Happy Spring!