I was very tired today. We did our grocery shopping because it didn’t get done this weekend, and I just felt like I wanted to fall over. When the boys took a nap, I took a nap too, but I woke up feeling groggier.
Some days are just hard.

We were happy to run in to Virginia in Sprouts this morning. 🙂 Trevor played the shy guy, of course.

As for pictures, I only took one. Trevor asked for “the nest” to be put together again so he could play while Brendan was eating.

Our cell phones went off several times with a weather alert for a dust storm that was blowing in. Of course, Trevor was all excited because it is like the dust storms in Wall-E.

The storm was just wind and not much else hit us.

This Monday was all about just getting through the day. I didn’t have the energy for anything crazy.

The boys thought that the garbage trucks needed some CPT.

Trevor was lounging to watch a show. We discovered a new one called “Little Red Tractor” that is very popular in our house now.

The wasn’t a still from an action shot, he was really sitting in the chair this way

Trying to get Brendan through his feeding time without craziness

Brendan wants whatever Trevor has

I kept them low-key all day and paid the price this evening when their antics were triple crazy! Trevor had a big success today with the potty. He suddenly stopped playing and said “POOP!” and we ran as fast as we could and made it just in time. He got his m&ms reward. I was impressed!

We did it! We had our first successful camping trip. The only thing we forgot was this thing:

We also did not bring any extra formula for Brendan, so we had to leave first thing in the morning. Otherwise, we had everything we needed.

We camped in full-exposure scrubby desert this time. Next time, we will drive farther and get to prettier trees and cooler weather. Even though it was only upper 70’s in temperature, the sun was brutal. The boys did a good job wearing their hats, but even with sunscreen Trevor managed to get pink on his face and neck. He was outside so much!

Releasing the crazies!

Trevor LOVES the ramp and wants to run up and down over and over. He also likes to release the food truck to zoom down the hill

“I got it, Trevor”

Playing with some “wild” wood blocks

Going for a walk

Trevor says “Cactus are very sharp” – He had his first encounter with a small ball of cholla sticking in his hand. He managed very well though.

Trevor is going to start up the generator

We kept him slathered in sunscreen and he kept up his Burts Bees application

Brendan was stuck inside often while he had to be connected to his food pump

Brendan actually took a nap in the trailer. We didn’t even try to put Trevor in bed.

Tube management

Brendan is signing that he wants to be picked up and carried

Zoom!

Trevor went rock hunting and found some pretty ones that he thinks Gramma will want to put in her suitcase

Loading it in his truck

During some inside down time, the boys found a stash of stuffed animals. They played with an old favorite

Trevor cleaned up toys with tongs, it was a good game

This morning, Trevor slept in!

Brendan had a rough evening with what seemed to be tummy ache/gassiness and overstimulation, but he slept OK. He woke in a good mood

More ramp time!

More jeep time!

Getting ready to drive home.

Trevor is taking a really long nap, and Brendan is currently watching a documentary about snowy owls. 🙂
Bill and I are wiped out. It was a trip filled with tons of effort, some stress, some fun, and lots of adventure. We are ready for naps too!