Reinforcements

So you'd think with a 2 adult:2 child ratio would be ok. I certainly thought so. To say we're overwhelmed... well, let's just say we're exhausted. Grandma and Papa came to visit from MI for a few days to provide some much needed support and Jude-shadowing.

But first came some belated birthday presents. "New present!", Jude shouted. Finally, the long awaited trains arrived. And more presents...

Grandma and Papa settled in nicely into their support roles. They got up early with Jude; made Playdoh; stickers; played endlessly with cars, coddled Levi, played more with Jude; took Jude on outings - the ocean, playgrounds and children's museum; lunch/snack for Jude; changed diapers; baths for Jude; night/nap time with Jude; yard work; and helping out with all of the other nuts and bolts of the day. Here's a glimpse of their working "vacation". I don't think they got much help. It is quite a workout keeping up with Jude all day. Thanks for the help!


And for those of you who don't know, we bought this house with an ueber manicured lawn - lots and lots of flowers and plants, many of which we have no idea what they are. So my dad took a bit of time away from relaxing and ball with jack to help us identify the as til now, many unidentified plants in our new yard. What a treat this place will be next spring and summer. Though now, we have concord grapes... what should we do with those?