Last week at this time we were preparing to leave and head to the First Princess birthday party. We brought the kids back with us that afternoon and started our five day stint as babysitters! I wasn’t sure how the kids would react when they were buckled into their car seats in our van, but they were fine and so we started our road trip on the back roads of Idaho.
Hundreds of photos were taken from the back seat! Aiden took a tiny nap while Bennett and Alayna played and babbled. It was a gorgeous blue sky day for both parts of the trip.
When we arrived home, remote control doggies were waiting for each boy and some baby toys for Alayna. Fattima and Ben ordered pizza and came to help with the kids. The next day Ben took the boys out to walk their dogs.
My children at home were a huge help as always and there was definitely no shortage of laughter, playing and the odd fight here and there!
My kids went back to school and the weekly routine quickly turned to chaos. It is something I was used to when my children were small but I am much older now and that was evident from day one!
We made cookies (frozen kind) and lots of pasta!
Naps, diapers and play time all seemed to melt together until Thursday came and life returned to it’s normal routine. No more fingerprints on the t.v. screen and slider, toys are neatly tucked away and stored and today I will cook grown up food. It is strange and somehow familiar, this feeling of sadness and missing them. There is also a part of me that is eager to go to the bathroom alone and take a daily shower again! I love you Aiden, Bennett and Alayna, thanks for the staycation!
Mommom
lynz real cooking 
Strange how it is harder work now. Can’t think why that could be!!!
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What a precious time for all of you. The kids are growing so fast!
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They are growing soo fast!!
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Glad ypu had a great time watching over your cute grandchildren. They are so precious!
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They are Gary ❤️
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Thanks
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Sounds perfect.
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It was!!
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They may not remember this yet but there will be a time when they will have some wonderful memories about their time with their Nana and family.
Leslie
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I hope so Leslie 😊
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I sure you they will.
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Memories for everyone ♥️
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Yes ❤️
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What a beautiful family you have 🙂 Everyone has a happy glow to their face – memories to cherish!
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Thanks!
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We do get out of practice! But a little chaos now and then is good…I see lots of smiles! (K)
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Yes for sure ❤️
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Your family is so full and rich. Love seeing your activities.
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Thank you!
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You have the biggest blessings in the word, Lynn, the biggest family, full of love and laughter and one person is missing it all because of his selfishness.
Susie
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Thank you Susie!
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A lovely record
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Thanks Derrick!
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Priceless memories, Lynn!
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You are so right!❤️
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They are so adorable! I know you had your hands full and had lots of help from your kids! xoxoxo
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Yes! Xoxo
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Great photos, Lynn. Sounds like the beginning and ending of taking care of grand kids was a positive experience.
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It was fun for sure!
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