Besties Sleepover

Claire had her first sleepover at our house! During winter break Claire went to Jordyn's house for a sleepover and that was her first friend sleepover. She has only stayed away from home at her aunt and uncle's house but she has no local cousins so she hasn't had the experience of having another kid stay overnight with her. Claire really wanted Jordyn to visit our house during spring break so she sent Jordyn a text message asking her if she could come over. What an awesome time they had together. They slept in the big tent in the loft which they loved. They even told "campfire" stories before falling asleep. They really get along so well it's a treat to have them together. I also love Jordyn's mom and that just makes it even better that I got a great friend too! As a mom I feel so lucky that Claire has a special friend. I found my bf, Kaylan, in kindergarten and she is still like a sister to me now. I can only hope the same friendship will carry them through the years too.

Daddy went to the big D....DENVER

Eric had a work trip in Denver so the girls and I did our best to enjoy the week alone. Claire was in school but I got to leave Paige with a friend so I could go have lunch with Claire and her buds. They were too cute and boy do they love to talk when a visitor is there!! We had soccer pics and practice and a "fun" trip to Costco where we ate pizza for the 3rd time in one week. As much as we missed Daddy we actually kind of enjoyed our girls week. I am sure if he traveled all the time we wouldn't enjoy it as much. Thanks to Facetime we got to see Daddy a lot on the iPad which helps too. I don't know how my mom did it when we were kids and my dad traveled all the time. It's a lot of work!

Claire is back in spring soccer and really loving it. She has a great coach and I think her team is playing well together and getting better every week. It's fun to watch. I am glad to be a soccer mom. This was the perfect for Claire to start this sport. I don't think she was ready for the team aspect before now.

Paige is being 2 and having some whopper tantrums. We let her have a bottle for 2years....don't judge. We finally cold turkey just tossed it last week and at first she did okay but about 3 days later when all the cold turkey advice says things will get better....it got worse. She doesn't ask for her bottle but she seems to be crying about everything and I realize just how much we gave that damn bottle to her now to soothe her, feed her, and put her to sleep. All of which are now much harder. She is hungry and having meltdowns and crying when it's bedtime because she needs something to wind her down. We really used that bottle for a crutch and I admit that I MISS IT! I don't care if she is Suri Cruise and is 5 when she gives it up. I won't do it though. I threw the bottle away. It's gone. I just hope she gets over soon!