Taco Fest with Grandpa Bart

On Sunday Colleen and Joe came over to go to the Southport Taco Festival with Grandpa Bart, Simon, Lillian and me. We have had a bit of a crazy week and were a while getting together to leave. Finally we were walking out the door! I ran back inside to grab one last thing and make sure we locked the door and when I got onto the porch Colleen, Grandpa Bart, Simon and Lillian (in the stroller) were all stuck in the garage because it was POURING rain. They ended up making a dash for the house and while we were trying to figure out what to do the rain stopped and I insisted we go to the festival - I was promised tacos!

We had a great time. Ate lots of tacos. There was a baseball air castle thing that Simon loved. I decided to just skip Lillian's nap since she has not been napping anyway and when it got about nap time she was done being in the stroller and just wanted to be held. Luckily I predicted that and brought the new backpack warp. Everyone took a turn - sadly I didn't get a picture of Grandpa Bart in it. After eating all the tacos we walked home and had Cafe El Tapatio for dinner.  Early bedtime for all kids! 

We were here, they were there.

SWING!

Joe taking his turn with Lillian and multitasking by feeding her.

Practicing playing bags.

Selfie on the walk home.
Simon was NOT happy about walking.

Home and resting on the couch.

Grandpa Bart visit!

Grandpa Bart is visiting and has been a huge help while Alan is in London. 

Missing Daddy

Simon asked to talk to Daddy last night and we made him a goodnight video instead. This morning Simon wanted to make another video. Lillian got in on the action too!

Morning Routine and play time

This morning we had a few minutes of play time before Lillian and I packed up to bring Simon to school.  Then Lillian and I took some selfies. 

Where's Simon?

Lillian and I had a great time taking funny face selfies this morning.

Our morning routine and more pictures after the jump (if you're interested): 

Wednesday night - Peas and Pancakes

Wednesday night we decided to have peas and pancakes for dinner. It was pretty wonderful and we all ate it right up quickly. Then we headed for an hour at the park before bed time and Simon showed off his swinging ability!

Sibling peek-a-boo

Lillian loves to go talk to Simon while he is eating. He was eating breakfast this morning and she went over and started playing peek a boo and Simon played back. I only got the last bit of it because I enjoyed it for a while before I realized I might be able to record it to share.  He even gets excited that she's taking steps (which she does so often now!) 

Simon is Sick and Everyone is Tired

Friday night Simon woke up at 11pm with an ear-ache. He was inconsolable and between Alan and I we were in his room from 11 to 4 (yeah, that was a bad night). When he woke up on Saturday he said his ear didn't hurt anymore. Rather than risk it we made a doctor appointment (but still swung by the zoo in the morning). It was a late afternoon appointment and I was heading to a wedding so Alan took Simon to the doctor. 

Our poor boy has two ear infections and his left ear drum - that hurt in the night - is about to pop. He also has a mild cold (cough/runny nose). Which we knew about and expected with school starting so hadn't worried about since there was no fever. The end result is the kid has to stay still, but he just is the worst sick kid and it is so hard to keep him from running around like crazy! 

We went out for a nice breakfast this morning and are spending the day watching football and playing motorcycle games and Minecraft. Lillian has been the tiredest girl and is taking an epic nap.