So quiet

Today we had a much quieter day. The laundry is done *shivering glitter* and the kids are all clean and in bed. It seems that those two simultaneously is almost impossible. I know I have tried alot. Anyway, I am sitting here watching my sweet husband fold the last of our laundry, until tomorrow when everyone has new dirt to add to the washer, and finding him more and more manly.

We are slowly getting excited, dare I say, to get on the boat. Maybe, that is because we know what is waiting. . .we got an upgrade to a mini suite. I think we will suffer through this brilliantly. We will miss the kids the whole time we are gone. I just hope they notice we are gone.

The kids are ready for us to go I think. Not just to get rid of us but to have a sort of vacation. Patrick asked tonight why I was making a schedule for Aunt Rachael and I responded with "So she knows how to boss you around and you can feel like I am home. . . just in Aunt Rachael's body" He then asked if this was a mandatory schedule and I said "no" just an outline of what I do on a daily bases and she can do it if she wanted or not. It was up to her. The biggest grin came across his face and I could instantly see the wheels turning in his little noggin. I am a little worried about Aunt Rachael. I think we are going to brief her a little more then originally thought.

Ireland was playing with Shea and after many weeks of not responding, mimicking, talking, giving kisses, playing around or talking **did I mention that??? Humm***she did "the chicken". Yes she pulled her arms up like Ireland and did "The Chicken" It was SO cool. So, we decided at family prayer we would all watch the baby do a trick. "The Chicken"- Yea, I guess in all of our excitement we forgot that babies don't do anything on command. Today was no different. But it was great to watch everyone cluck around like a chicken. That is what I should of gotten on video.

So, we will have more pictures of exotic places next week. Until then enjoy the cold and we will enjoy the warmth for all of you.