A week without

We were missing Daddy this week.  Part of his job takes him away occasionally for training.  I was VERY worried at how Cooper's behavior could take a downward spiral while his "best friend" (as he would lovingly refer to him) was gone.  But, I was pleasantly surprised at my boy.  I even caught him trying to help with the dishes the other evening while I was giving the baby a bath.  Needless to say, there was water EVERYWHERE, but the intention was pure. 

Every night he prayed for his Daddy's safe return home.  And, every night it brought tears to my eyes.  He had genuine concern, even though he knew Daddy would be home soon and safely.  I love listening to my child talk to God.  It feels like a conversation to a friend.  The way it should be.

I have such an amazing group of family and friends.  So many offered to take crazy boy #1 for an afternoon or an evening, or whatever I might need.  Some offered playdates at the park or at their homes.  Some offered to make dinner, or let me spend the night at their house!  What a blessing to have so much love in the world.  I hope I am as much of a blessing to them.

This was our week in a few pictures...

Talking to his daddy before bed.

Ok, actually WAY past bedtime.  But, o-well.  Bedtime has never been our strong-suit.  Ever.

He still hasn't mastered keeping the phone up to his ear.  He treats it like a walkie-talkie.  :)

Gave Carter a haircut this week.  This is me attempting to get a picture of said haircut...

Don't look, Carter.  Don't you do it!

(Also, can I say, this boy LOVES to brush his teeth.)

Carter... please look at mommy.

Mmmm k.  Well, we mohawked it and I am sad to report this is the only picture where he looked at the camera. 

Priceless.

Brother had to hawk it up too.  (Carter is still chewing on the toothbrush.)

This haircut took 2 days to accomplish.  We cut a little and then he would start acting like a wild boy and I was afraid of cutting an ear off.  Finally, on day 2 of the "procedure" I threw down a tray of mini marshmallows and he held still enough to finish.  Not my best work, but it will suffice.

Cooper had a Spring Sing event while Daddy was gone too.  We videoed so that he could see it when he got home.  Cooper was nervous at first, then hammed  it up, as expected.

I don't know if it was the gym, or what, but all the pictures I took look this grainy.  Weird.  Haven't figured the new camera out completely.

 

So, it was a good week.  Better than expected, I'd say.

I have to confess, I really am sad when my husband is absent.  Even for an evening.  His job is unpredictable.  We have to go with the flow, and take it in stride.  He is amazing.  I am at home with our children every day because he is the provider and doesn't mind "living without" for a few years.  I am thankful.  We missed him so much.  Even if it was only for a few days. 

Love & Laughter,
abby