Spring

Sawyer 

Sawyer just keeps rotating through responses to being told what to do. Now if you tell him not to do something he comes back with, "Be okay, it's alright!" And then I tell him it's actually not alright and I really do need him to stop whatever it is he's doing. And suddenly I find myself in an argument with a three-year-old, never a good place to be.

He's so excited that we've had days that have allowed for water balloon weather. He wants to play with water balloons every single day. Thankfully some genius invented the "bunch of balloons" that make it so you can fill up 30ish at a time. Plus they tie themselves off. The best.

Today in sacrament there was an impromptu musical number given by the primary kids. As the primary kids filed up to the front, I asked Sawyer if he wanted to go sing with the big kids. To my surprise, he was all about it and went up to the front all by himself. He even stood nicely and made singing noises since he didn't know the song. I got ridiculously choked up with mom tears as I thought back to just a few months ago when he would have panic attacks because church and being left alone made himself so nervous. We're making progress. And I already know I'm not going to survive the primary program without shedding tears.

Dawson 

Dawson's little feet have grown just enough that his size 3 shoes squeeze his foot but the size 4 shoes are way too big and make him fall all over the place. I thought since it's warming up, I would get him some flip-flops so he doesn't get so hot but his feet are seriously fat. Short and fat and the only chubby part on his body. I finally found some that fit and will hopefully hold him over until he grows enough to fit his size 4's.

Poor Dawson has been hit with some wicked allergies this week. Sawyer never had crazy allergies or rashes so I haven't had much allergy medicine on hand before now. We got some kid's Zyrtec that at least helps Daws function. Benadryl just knocks him out and I kind of feel bad basically putting my kid into drug-induced sleep if there's another option. 

Dillon

Dillon has been doing yard work like crazy since our city cleanup is around the corner. The first day he worked for hours edging, mowing, etc. the front lawn and thought he was so good about using sunscreen...until the end of the day when he realized he forgot the back of his arms and all of his legs. I had to laugh because, who sunscreens all of their arms but the back? Lucky for him, his skin converts it to a tan basically overnight. 

He was working on the back lawn and everything was going well until the lawn mower decided to die. He can get it started but it won't stay running. So that will be our next fix-it project I guess. But at least 98% of the lawn has been recently mowed.

DaNae 

I've been spring cleaning in our house and it feels nice to declutter. Though it is difficult to do that and stay on top of regular cleaning with littles running around. So our spring cleaning is looking pretty good but the house is still somehow in chaos.

I donated blood this week and I think my body isn't a fan of it so much anymore. I used to be able to donate, drink a juice, and be good to go but the last few times I've gotten pretty dizzy and nauseous to where I was afraid to stand up. This time I was fine until the bag was full and I suddenly broke into a full on sweat, saw spots, and thought I was going to throw up. The workers I had were quick to help and it passed after a couple of minutes but I hate that I can't just handle it.

I started Whole30 this week after talking about it with one of my friends. I'm hoping it will be a nice reset. I've made it through the first week and it hasn't been too shabby. The biggest trick for me has been figuring out to eat more food, more often. I feel like I eat a whole garden everyday. Which isn't a bad thing but is definitely a change.

Dawson's reaction to his first time wearing flip-flops.

Outside with squirt guns.

Gotta do what big brother does.

A donut picnic.

Showing off his new airplane shirt.

We got to play at one of the elementary playgrounds while school was out for spring break and the boys loved it. They're so excited to be outside more.

Dawson likes to be independent and go down the slides without help. 

Playing in the rain.

Watching the rain with mom.

One day he kept filling this Ziploc up with toys, walking them around, then dumping them out. Over and over.

Easter

Sawyer 

Sawyer is at such a good age for holidays. He really gets into activities and treats and family/friend time. I really love it. He and Dawson think that everything egg shaped is the coolest, especially if there's candy inside.

His newest phrases to say include, "Are you kidding me?" and "You can't be you serious." Usually in response to me giving him behavior corrections. All the sass. He's so argumentative right now but it's also not really coherent arguing. Either way, it's still testing my patience.

We went to Delta for Easter and when we first got to Kristin's house, she came home with groceries that needed to be put away. After the boys helped bring in some bags, Kristin was in her pantry organizing and Sawyer went up, closed the door, and yelled, "Bye Kristin!" while running away and laughing. He is such a tease. Kristin and I both got a kick out of it. 

Dawson

Dawson caught on to egg hunting really quickly thanks to Sawyer. He watches his older brother like a hawk and tries to mimic everything so tossing eggs in his basket was a pretty quick learn for him. Although, he wanted to open each one right when he got it instead of collecting a lot to open when the egg hunting was all done.

Dawson's two most favorite foods currently are "na-nacks" (fruit snacks) and "pah-tols" (popsicles). I think he's pretty proud that he now gets to hold the fruit snack pouch all by himself. And popsicles might even be first place over those fruit snacks. He seriously lives for popsicles. 

Dillon 

Dillon got weirdly sick while we were in Delta. He was nauseous and dizzy and slightly feverish but it wasn't flu like. He's had a few episodes like this in the past few months which is really unusual for him. And they always seem to happen after we've eaten out somewhere. He feels sick for 24-36 hours and then he's fine. But it's not food poisoning. It's so bizarre. My vote is gallbladder problems. His family kept telling him that he needs to go to do the doctor, which I've been telling him. He's usually so healthy that he just doesn't really worry about going in for yearly check-ups or anything but I think it would be good for him to get a once over and see what's up.

DaNae 

Right before Easter, I got my hair done and decided to put some fun, vibrant blue pieces in it. It's definitely outside of the box for me but I decided now's a good time for some fun hair. 

While in Delta, I went to one of Kristin's LIT classes with Bridgette, Allie, and Kailey. I seriously almost died of embarrassment and exhaustion ha. It was a really fun class but I'm also...really out of shape. It was a nice little reality check for me to up my exercising from just treadmill walking.

Since coming home, I've been having Dillon and the boys help me catch up on General Conference. We missed a lot of it during Easter weekend so we've been sneaking in an hour here and there during our evenings together. There were some really awesome changes announced and some really wonderful talks given. 

A little pre-gaming backyard egg hunt so they'd know how to do it at the real deal.

Playing outside at Kristin's

Finally big enough to play on the trampoline.

Such a patient cat.

Ready to egg hunt. His little face in this picture kills me.

The Hinckley Lion.

The boys are in different age divisions so for the Hinckley egg hunt Dillon went with Dawson.

Then we switched for the Delta egg hunt and I went with Dawson while Dillon went with Sawyer.

Probably both Dawson and Sawyer's favorite prize from their hunting. This pinwheel.

Cotton candy time.

Little sugar goatee.

Grandma Ronna and Bridgette.

Dying eggs with Grandma.

Used Peeps..

..to make rice krispies.

The boys' baskets from the Easter Bunny.

Laying with poor, sick dad.

Dawson's reaction to me having Sawyer hold his hand for pictures.

That stink face..

Tired eyes while he snuggles Jaidyn.

Visiting the farm.

A puppy cow.

Sawyer is not much of an animal lover but he jumped right in to help Papa Steve and Kailey feed the lamb.