We enjoyed a nice spring day for Easter. As soon as Weather Boy woke up, I reminded him it was Easter. He opened the blinds in our bedroom to see if he saw any eggs in the back yard. The Easter Bunny didn’t leave any yet, but we were able to distract him later, and the Easter Bunny hopped right out there to deliver plastic eggs filed with Hershey Kisses. 
Weather Boy hunted for eggs after going through his basket, which was a plush Tonka Fire Truck. He also received a small Tonka motorcycle, a stuff frog with bunny slippers that plays a little electronic melody, a plastic iguana, a blue turtle ball, a ring pop that lights up, a small plastic car with big wheels, a Reese bunny, a Thomas the Tank Engine book for his Leap Pad, and a new party shirt. In the past when we have gone to birthday parties or family gatherings, we have Weather Boy wear a Hawaiian inspired, button and collar shirt that we have named The Party Shirt. He looks very cute in it, but, the party shirt has seen better days. It’s getting a little small and stained, so the Easter Bunny brought Weather Boy a new shirt. Weather Boy has been enjoying going shirtless for no apparent reason. He seems to especially going shirtless after school when we play outside. Silly boy!
Anyway, Weather Boy didn’t want to put on the party shirt while we were getting dressed for Tia’s, so we let him go shirtless during the car ride. When we got there, I told him we had to put on his new Party Shirt. He wondered out loud why he had to put on his Party Shirt since there wasn’t going to be any dancing at Tia’s. Boy, did I laugh (in my head)! I told him that even though there wasn’t any dancing, it was still going to be a party. That answer seemed to satisfy him, and we proceeded to put on his shirt.
We enjoyed seeing everyone, eating great food, and playing. It’s always kind of an random group on Easter, but it never dampens the fun. Cousin Jim said that Drewbie is the happiest child he has ever seen. I couldn’t agree more. But then Cousin Jim said he thought Tony’s Jacal was the best Mexican food, and he couldn’t be more wrong!
Hola! We have had an adventurous week as only a traveling circus could have. Weather Boy spent the night at Grandma and Papa M’s house Monday night since Drewbie had to be at the hospital by 6:00 am on the 22nd for ear tubes. Weather Boy’s dad and I enjoyed being parents to just one child again. Ah, life was simpler then, but we would never trade in one of our guys for it! We went to our favorite Italian restaurant and heading to Costco to take care of our normal weekend errand during the week. It was a nice change to our normal routine.
The pre-op nurses arrived, and we met with a sweet nurse. Drewbie changed into the hospital gown that had little cartoon tigers on it and a pair of socks. It was only then that I wished I had brought a camera. He looked so cute for some reason. Maybe it’s because I’m use to seeing people like my grandma in those types of gowns. Anyway, as the nurse discussed how the rest of our time there was going to go, I had to hide around the corner out of Drewbie’s site. I blew bubbles at the nurse’s request to keep Drewbie entertained and semi-happy. He was REALLY hungry at this point.
After getting all the details, we went back out to the waiting room, and were then quickly called into a private room where we met with the anesthesiologist. She noticed Drewbie’s hunger, and said that Dr. B was there, so they would get started before the scheduled time. They took him away, and I got a little more nervous. I ate a little food, and read a little bit of the paper, and before I knew it, he was done. He woke up really quick after they were done, and the nurse who came to got us told us that he immediately started trying to eat the nurse’s shoulder!
I’ll post again about Easter, U2, and the alligator lizard I caught. Happy Monday!
Their was a miracle in our house that occured at 1:00 pm: Weather Boy AND Drewbie each took a three hour nap AT THE SAME TIME! I almost didn't know what to do with myself! I did a few chores and then enjoyed some good scrapbooking time. After The Miracle, we enjoyed some more time in the rain, and after a few moments, Weather Boy announced he was done. We went inside and goofed around and had Chineese food. Before we knew it, the day was done. Weather Boy's dad and I watched the movie Love Actually with Hugh Grant. Pretty good. Probably better to watch around Christmas time.
On Sunday Weather Boy greated me with a leaking duty diaper so we had a morning bath. I hard boiled 36 eggs for dying some time before Easter. There were only three casualties. One I ate to make sure they were cooked through, one I craked before I put it in the pan and the other craked in the pan. Since it was starting to look like a good day, we put egg dying on hold and went to the zoo with Grandma and Papa M. 
We then cleaned up a bit and headed off to Buca for the L March Madness birthdays. We had good grub and then went to Grandma & Papa L's for desert. Weather Boy enjoyed his Cousin Edie, as always. Desert was good and so were the presents. The guys made it to bed without baths, but oh well.
Weather Boy went to the dentist this morning after complaining that he didn't want to go (gotta love 3 year olds!). We reminded him of the Treasure Chest full of toys, and he perked up a bit. After dropping Drewbie off with Grandma and Papa M, we showed up early hoping to get in early. What was I thinking? When do you think an 8:30 appointment should start? Evidently at 8:40. Grrrr. We were on a tight schedule with Weather Boy's dad's appointments and getting Weather Boy to the Trik-a-Thon.
Anyway, we were able to enjoy some of the amenities in the dentist's waiting room like the video games and blocks. Weather Boy was a champ, and this dentist is awesome! We passed on the X-RAYS this time due to the time crunch. Weather Boy just laid on the little table while the hygentist counted (cleaned) his teeth. This was a totally different experience than last year. No crying or scared moments this time. He picked out two Treasure Chest items from the hygentist - a whistle/bell combo pink necklace (I have a feeling we are going to regret that choice) and a little snake (just want Papa M loves!). He also picked out a tooth brush, and we were given a tooth brush for Drewbie.
The hygentist told us that the huge spaces in his teeth are good because there will be plenty of room for his permanent teeth when they come in. She continued that kids with perfectly straight teeth now will have confused ones later cause there won't be enough room for them all. Whew! And I had thought we were behind the eight ball and could sell his tooth layout to Dr. Bukk's!
We're back, AGAIN! Weather Boy's Great Grandmonther was having some problems, but she seems a little more stable now. She's back at the nursing home, and we're not sure what the out come will be, but are hoping for whatever is best.
Whitney Southwick with NBC 7/39 forecasts: "Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. Light winds, becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon."
Whitney Southwick of NBC 7/39 forecasts: "Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 68. Light winds, becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon."