Week 3

Attempted to post last week but got side tracked. Go figure. ;) Tony and I celebrated our 8th anniversary on the 16th. While it was the boys first day back to school after spring break didn't leave us much time but we were able to go out to lunch with the two little kids while the bigs were at school. We went to Five Guys which is a sandwich place. It was good and we had a nice time out with just the littles. Then we ran some errands in prep of deployment before heading back to grab the boys from school. Then it was also time for Tony to sign back in after his paternity leave. Tony went back to work on Tuesday so I got a slow ease into getting everyone to school on time. Tony is only on half days though so I haven't had to pick up the boys with both little ones in tow. Friday we let the boys skip school and we spent the day at the Puyallup fair since it was military get in free day. The boys had fun walking around and looking at the animals. We had lunch and then went into the kids exhibit before more food and heading home. It was a nice day after a day full of forecasted rain.
Today was another amazing day we spent together. Abbie and I ran out this morning for a haircut for me and a quick Walmart run. While walking through Walmart I spotted a good deal on a trampoline. Tony and I had been talking about getting something for the backyard for a while but were mostly thinking swingset. However when I saw the trampoline today I knew that was what would be perfect. I texted Tony the picture and asked what he thought. He agreed that would be perfect so back he went to Walmart after cooking some lunch on the grill. We then spent the afternoon putting together the trampoline which was quite simple. Then it was time to let the boys on. I know Zander isn't too fond of others jumping while he stands there but will let you hold him and jump. However the big boys know what they are doing so they then jumped until dinner and even for a while after dinner. I made lasagna as it was something Tony had requested before he leaves and it was delicious. We came in and bathed all 5 kids before they all passed out from exhaustion. I think the trampoline will help everyone fall asleep faster.
 Abbie is doing great. Nursing and growing like a champion. Everywhere we go people tell me how pretty she is. She sleeps great the first stretch of night and then she has a bit of trouble going back to sleep. Zander has been up several nights this week so mommy has been extra tired. Daddy did give me a little extra sleep this morning between feedings, only problem is Abbie likes to cluster feed in the mornings. As of now Tony will leave before the week ends so trying to make the most of his time here. Prayers please for safe travels for him when he does leave.