Memorial Day Week-end

This week-end was a full week-end of fun and play for the big kids, and a little traumatic for Taylor due to sleep-training. We went to Lauren's graduation from one of her preschools, went to our godson Max's 3rd birthday party, saw several good friends, and went to a performance of "High School Musical" at the Paramount Theater. Jake and Taylor left the play about halfway through with David, but Lauren was enthralled. Jake enjoyed it too, but unfortunately woke up at 5:15am that day and was worn out. All in all, quite busy but lots of fun. We had one really sunny day and squeezed in a trip to the pool before heading over to our friend's house and enjoying their incredible backyard. Our dear friends the Hughes' came over tonight and the kids (and grown-ups!) had a great time. We also had to get Lauren a haircut this week-end - after her first attempt at cutting her hair. Not too terrible, but she definitely lost a few inches as we attempted to even everything up.

We didn't do so well on the sleep training. We gave it a solid shot, but we think Taylor has another ear infection. She's been rubbing at her right ear the past two days, so back to the doctor we go tomorrow. It seems cruel to sleep-train if she's sick, so she had another reprieve. We did let her cry a little bit - one time I went up to check on her and her ear was bloody. It totally freaked me out because I was afraid her eardrum had burst. After looking more closely, she had somehow managed to scratch herself hard enough right in her ear and drew blood. She's a fighter that little one.....needless to say, that was the end of sleep training for now.

During all of our activities, Taylor goes along for the ride and is an incredibly good sport. Sometimes I worry that she is too mellow, but most parents wouldn't complain. As David says, we're overly aware of everything right now. She really loves to watch the kids play and just beams when they play with her. She is quick to smile and laugh at them and it's just precious.

I always love Memorial Day week-end because it's a special week-end of traditions with my family in Missouri and Arkansas. I would have loved to be with them this year, but hope we can join next year. We're overdue for a trip south and I'm anxious to head that way. We had planned to go in June, but we're re-evaluating until after Taylor's next round of dr. appointments. My mom and little sister are coming out in a week and we're really looking forward to seeing them.

I don't have any deep thoughts to share today - just happy to have enjoyed a good week-end with my family and hoping for good news on Taylor's ears tomorrow.