Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

Tonight is our first sleepover for the girls. Of course I chose a night that K is on duty, but sometimes its a little easier that way. His first real sleepover experience last year with 4 little girls, almost sent him over the edge. I don't mind, as long as our girls get along. But they have had a lot of together time over the past four months, sharing a room etc. Tonight so far, has been relatively easy. Kris' parents are on vacation so that makes it easier and is actually why we did this. I don't know that we will have any more while we are here. But for tonight, it is fun. Our 2013-14 softball season has come to a close. Both P's played in the C world series with their teams. It was 4 straight days of roller coaster rides (literally), games, 13 hour days at the ballpark, hotel beds (very comfortable beds I might add) and a lot of time with our softball families. It was a great time with great people and sadly, a quick end to a long season. If that makes any sense. ...

I love July. Even though it means August is around the corner, meaning school starts in the blink of an eye. But I still love July. I love the heat, the celebrations surrounding holidays, little P's birthday and our anniversary. I love the softball World Series. I love the long days and hot nights. I love July. This year, July is closer to our going home date. Which we still don't have. BUT we do have walls!! It has been a summer like no other. We have truly gotten closer as a family. Kris is not working his part time jobs, only spending his 24 hours shifts at the fire department. It is an adjustment, I am used to a lot more just me and the P's time, which we don't get as much of now that we are not at home. But it has been fun. We spend a lot of time just laughing and being silly. But most importantly, we are getting to know each other better. I guess there are blessings hidden in all of this. We are definitely a much stronger family unit now. For the ...