Blood Pretzels

A few months ago my mother told Nic that I make great pretzels... And I did, about four years ago, once. He's asked several times for me to make them, and always reminds me of what my mother said. Today was the day.
I couldn't find the recipe I used four years ago. Shocker. Instead I just found some random one online. The cat got a little too curious which made tempers flare. Then while cutting the dough, my thumb was sliced in the process. Nic and I sat in the kitchen debating if we needed to get stiches for a few minutes, we decided not to. After slapping a band aid on I went right back to work, I had a reputation to uphold.
About thirty minutes later we pulled the pretzels out that I literally poured my blood into, tasted them, and dissapointment set in. They just weren't good. Thanks mom! (Just kidding!)

As for Nic and I, well we're doing pretty darn good. We just passed our six month mark last week, so I guess that means we're doing well. : ) The first few months were definately an adjustment for both of us, but now things are starting to get really fun. We love our apartment, and we both love our jobs. Nic works all the time... But I'm not complaining, or at least I try not to. When he gets home he always smells like grass, a little sweat, and now with spring, fertilizer....or in other words, a horse. It's starting to grow on me though.

Adventure Play Date

The first play date was over at Mamma Jo's house with Aidan and Brinn. Braydon was so excited about going and kept talking about his "new friends". The excitement stopped and his shyness kicked in at the front door. So for about thirty minutes there wasn't much interaction, just Aidan pulling out every single toy for them to play with. Too sweet! Caleb did find the piano, and they both banged on that for a little bit, but then the real fun started... Aidan pulled out a fly swatter and was chasing the flies around the house. That's how they bonded....and yes, there's an actual fly squashed.

So for the next play date, that's the first thing they went to! Who knew fly swatters could be so much fun?

Adventure Inflatable Wonderland

My first week nannying we all went to Inflatable Wonderland, and if you've never heard of it, you're missing out. At first Braydon (who is two and a half) didn't want to do anything but play with the toy cars. Caleb (who just turned one) was happy as a clam playing on the mats. I was a little dissapointed at first, but soon realized they were having a blast. However, after another little boy starting playing on the bouncy slides, Braydon decided it wasn't so bad. They had so much fun, and so did I! We're definately going back.

Caleb

Braydon with his cheesy smile...