Yeah, what day is it?

The last few days have been a whirlwind.  We just got back from a long weekend away.  It was lovely.  We went to Jason's parents house to sleep.  Yes, sleep.  It was our sleep-cation.  It was needed.  Although, returning from it has been hard.  After getting sleep it has almost been worse to go without.  And, as with all trips with small kids, there is the aftermath of trying to get everone back home and settled into their routin.  But, all in all we are starting to get into the swing of things. Maybe.  For you enjoyment, a some photos.  None of these really have to do with our weekend.  I took a pitaful amout of photos while I was out of town.  I guess I really was tired if I was to tired for photos.  Anyway . . .

Guess who rolled over?  ALEX.  Oh the joy of finally seeing your almost 9 month old baby roll over for the first time.  Funny story, the first time he rolled over was in the bathroom.  He was trying to lick the toilet.  True story.  He kind of takes it in spells, today not so much rolling but he proved he can do it.  I am going to try to get a video because it is really funny and adorable.  I mean look at that face, of course it is adorable.



I am attempting to participate in the 2012 Creative Color Challenge.  I have done a couple in the past but this time it is a year long project.  One color each month.  I am hoping this will help push me to create a bit more.  I also find working in a limited color pallet to be a good exercise.  Anyway, January's color - Orange.  This is an oil pastel sketch.  It is the first time I have ever used oil pastels and I feel I have a bit to learn.  This is based of a pencil drawing I found in an old sketch book.  It was years ago and I have no idea where the inspiration came from.   I just liked it so much I thought I would draw it again.  I feel like I should try it again with paints or study up some more on pastels.



While we were visiting Jason's mom mentioned wanting a good recent photo of the boys.  Of course this is much harder than it sounds.  No one wanted to play along and this is what we ended up with.



Honestly, I love these more than a posed "good" picture.  I think it totally captures my guys right now.  They both have such fun little personalities. I love that they are at an age where they are starting to really play and laugh with each other.  Gosh, I just want to squeeze them.  You know, when they aren't making me crazy.  Just keeping it real. Being a parent will make you feel like you have bipolar disorder.  One minute you can't get enough of your kids and the next breath you feel like if you don't get a break you are going to loose it.  Nonstop action.



Off to sleep, until Alex wakes up.  I am still planning out my revenge.  When they are teenagers I am going to spend a whole night crying then wake them up at 6 am demanding breakfast.  When they complain I am going to point out that at least they don't have to clean up my poop.  Of course I realize that when they are teenagers I will probably get all misty eyed and nostalgic when I look at these photos.  Heck, right now just thinking about them growing up makes me feel all kinds of emotional.  Being a parent really does make you a little nutty.