Not in a Blogging Mood

Sorry I have been away so long. Mike has been traveling a lot lately and it is taking all my strength just to get through the day in one piece. The kids have been off the wall and we have entered a new stage—fighting. The Boys seem to find joy in taking toys from each other. Gavin's lack of language usually results in him biting Luke, and then Luke bites him back because he is mad. It is getting old and exhausting, and I know I have at least another year of this before Gavin will really be able to communicate with words.

Here are some highlights in the past weeks:
Gavin probably has seasonal allergies and has aggravated his "asthma", so I have to continue steroid treatments via the nebulizer, which has been a real treat. Gavin just absolutely hates this and it is a struggle everyday.

I found a tick on Luke's head, sucking away. I couldn't tell if it was a dog tick or deer tick and was completely grossed out. Not feeling comfortable with pulling it out myself, off to the doc we went. She removed it and was certain it was a dog tick, but that I should keep an eye on the bite area.

I also found a tick on me—crawling on the INSIDE of my underwear! That's it! I'm getting pesticides for the back yard.

I was hanging with Luke in the back yard, reading a magazine while he played with his sand table and Gavin was napping. Luke starts yelling, "what is the worm doing?" I look down to see a SNAKE trying to slither up me. I totally freak out and jump up. The snake freaked out too and started "running" in the other direction. I don't know who was more scared, me or the snake. It crawled under the fence into the neighbors yard and Luke wanted to chase it. I said "no."

Mike bought me an iPod Touch for an early Mother's day present. I've been using the "Lose It!" App. and have already lost 3 lbs.

I'm a bridesmaid in my Brother's wedding coming this Fall. So I have been busy helping to plan a shower and a bachelorette party, at least starting to get ideas, nail down a date etc., as well as be a good bridesmaid and support the Bride.

I broke my toe. Ina fit of exhaustion, I slammed my foot into the couch leg and broke my middle toe—at least I'm pretty sure I broke it. I have broken enough bones and toes before to know what it look and feels like. So I just taped it up.

I finally cut down my enormous Rhododendron. Hopefully it will grow back as a much smaller bush.

Other than that, it has been business as usual. Gavin is talking up a storm, which is super cute. He really wants to talk and seems very motivated to do so. I'm really hoping this will cure some of the fighting with the boys. Fingers crossed. Mike is getting ready to leave. I will try to post more soon.