fast update--more to come!

well hello! i haven't blogged in a bit, because i have been SUPER busy. i have spent the last week in dallas with my wild and crazy family. we had a lot of fun, and no matter how long we spend there, it never seems like i can spend the kind of quality time i would like with my mother, brother and sisters. BUT, they are headed to slc in june for a month, so not only will we have some very lovely visitors, but also very competent babysitters. :) they are wonderful with my kids!!

some things i wanted to jot down, before i forget:

--the kids were ANGELS on the flight to dallas. i was so nervous about traveling alone, but my itouch and lots of fun snacks made it a breeze. i recommend the itouch to anyone traveling with a 2 year old.

--my kids love the water...grey in particular. lyla is still a bit skittish because she doesn't trust her life vest, but give her a kick board and she is in heaven.

--lyla is talking more and more, and has finally started being a good girl at night! we created a sticker chart (she gets a sticker for every night she stays in her bed and doesn't touch the blinds/humidifier, etc) and she loves putting her ariel stickers on each morning...we are 3 away from a trip to chuck e cheese!

--grey is finally able to stand up on his own after he takes a tumble...which means mom doesn't have to pick him up every 30 seconds. i love this.

--lyla is a MONKEY. last year she was so timid and shy at the park, and now she is running up and down the slides with no fear at all.

and the biggest news for mom IS...i have FINALLY weaned grey. i didn't nurse him wednesday night, and just did a bit yesterday morning, and nothing since. wish i could say i was more relieved, but clearly, i am not. yuck. :( he seems to be handling it ok...still doesn't love milk, but devours orange juice, so i am hoping it comes with time. he is sleeping and going down for naps/bed just fine. i am so proud. proud of him for being so good, and proud of me for nursing 14 months. now i can finally focus on the things i want for me...which is dropping 20 pounds and running my butt off!

pictures are to come. i just had to jot down what was on my mind before i forgot all about my trip!