Life as Snow White or Potty training is hard work...

I would gladly give birth to my children again-- long hours and all-- in exchange for someone else to potty train them. I really hate it. Anja was my slowest at showing interest so when she did, we/she did it in a couple of days. That earned her a trip to the toy store and Snow White is what we came home with.

It was hard work spending daddy's money. Somehow, we managed and came home exhausted.

Mr. and Mrs. Bywater

Congratulations Mat and Kellie!!! Welcome to the family. Or should I say, thanks for not running away!

Married on February 12, 2010 in Costa Rica

Out of the funk...

...and moving on. The boys started wrestling last month. They love practice, condition running and all, but haven't found the fun in tournaments. We made them go to their first one to see what it was like (both pinned during their fist match, then lost by points in their second) but said they could just use this year to learn about the sport. Uncle Scott and papa were more excited than anyone else. Maybe wrestling is in their blood.

Dead or alive..

...a little of both.
Wednesday--Jensen @ doctors with pneumonia
Thursday--Anja @ doctors with croup
Friday-- back to the doctors with Jensen
Weekend--no ER visits
Monday-- Rich stays home sick doctor says he has bronchitis
Tuesday--Anja melts down in ballet class emergency visit to doctors, she has an ear infection

It all adds up to more doctor visits in one week than I made in all of 2009. There are more antibiotics in my fridge than food. Diet coke is not enough. I love my family but I'm done, so done. To add to my raw nerves.. Mat is getting married in Costa Rica Friday so the Bywater clan is on the beach, without me. Damn responsibilities!!!

Highlight-- Saturday Anja decided to potty train. Nice, no more diapers and she did it on her own. Sweet! It's the only thing that's keeping me going-- it's a big highlight, a really big one.