Mo Lovin

I scrolled through the last couple of years and realized unless I had a brand new baby I really don't get in very many pictures, Only the token, Gee we are on a trip let's take a picture while everyone is going nuts. Plus, let us put the fate of how great our picture turns out in the hands of a mere stranger. So I got in a few pictures the other day. Hard to believe that is an accomplishment.

Vacations

I am also not that big a fan of lugging children off somewhere, breaking their routine, losing sleep, screaming babies in the car, screaming mom in the car, etc... I love a vacation, don't get me wrong, but I just don't see vacation hiding anywhere amongst the happenings of those trips.

Luxury, Relaxation, Spontaneous Fun, Activity initiated just because I want to do it, nope not seeing it. I say, Honey don't you want to go to Vegas, oh and I guess you will need to bring the kids. I work one day and then scrapbook, go to movies, stay up late, sleep in.

Ah Yeah, Party Time. Staying home can be a luxury vacation. Who needs to leave if the kids do.

As the saying goes, What happens when they're in Vegas.....

Griffin my little picture hater has been into looking handsome lately. On Monday I was trying to leave and he wanted to wear a "Jacket" like mom. We say button up shirt, Griffin sees jacket. He was working me so that I would bring him with me. I caved once and now look where it has got me: He kept throwing out I am so handsome ploys. I was on to him this time. I still played it up though, I found him a jacket and fixed his hair. Don't look too closely or you will see a dirty face...

Crap I am not perfect! Man!

So I read the CJane blogs and they were talking about the power of touch and how it has always been important to their family. Whenever they love someone up, massage, tickle etc. they call it mugging. I thought that was cute. Since reading that I have found opportunities for my own Muggings. If Griffin or Lincoln are wacked out cranky or disasterous I ask if they need more loving. It works like a charm. I say, do you need extra lovin and then fake kiss them all over their heads and squish their faces up really silly. They love to come back for more! Lincoln even says "Mo Lovin."

I don't recommend this tactic for Husbands. They do not need such encouragment!