Potential Recipe for Chaos

It has been a fun filled weekend with Kristin (Kevin's sister) and her family in town.  We are so lucky they came and visited us while they were in the states (they live in Antigua).  It is always nice to see them and when they leave we always wish we lived closer.  It is so comfortable to be around them and we always seem to have fun.  We only see them about every 2 years so it is so interesting to see how the kids have grown both physically and personality wise.  They have 4 kids ages 10 - 3 - Hannah, Issac, Rachel and Judah. 

 

Some of my favorite memories from this weekend will be the following: 1) I really enjoyed seeing Judah's (the youngest at 3) facial expressions when he wasn't happy - he is a super duper cute drama king.  One example was we were walking through a Walgreens right by the freezer section and he got that look on his face and I thought maybe he didn't feel well or something, but no, he said, 'it is SO COLD' with just the most unhappy face ever .... it just cracked me up. 2) Hannah, Rachel and I made some scrapbooked cards.  It was really fun to craft with the girls.  3) Watching the family learn to line dance at Wild Horse Saloon.  Josh (the dad), Kevin and I wimped out and watched :)  4) Enjoying the kids chase the dogs and throw the ball to the dogs in our backyard.  It was HOT, but it really tired the kids and the dogs out.  One really cute thing was Mocha would steal the ball right out of Judah's hand as he reached backwards to throw it (he is just learning to throw and is a little slower and closer to the ground than the other kids so it was perfect for Mocha to steal it) HAHA and 5) Just catching up and enjoying meals with everyone - I may have burnt them out on Mexican food though ;)

 

Now to the 'Potential Recipe for Chaos'. 

 

Main ingredients:

- 2 big dogs that are excited for kids and company

- 1 pregnant person

- 4 kids

 

add'l add ins:

- 1 kid that doesn't feel well and had a fever (poor lil guy)

- SUPER heat (I swear it is the hottest summer ever in Nashville) eliminating A LOT of outdoor activities 

- A pregnant person that is SUPER sensitive to heat

- A pregnant person with 1 day of substantial pain in right side

- 1 dog that likes to steal kids blankets, shoes, etc

 

Mix these ingredients together to get some interesting plan making (have to make both kids and preggo person happy).  Continue mixing and activities at home become more exciting since kids and dogs add new element of adventure to the house. 

 

Review:

Overall, the recipe came out smooth and Chaos was averted.  Even some very touristy Nashville spots were seen and enjoyed.  I think the key is if you make sure the 4 kids are well behaved then the potential for Chaos is avoided!!  

 

Until we meet again (probably 2 years when they are back in the US) .....   we will miss them... good times... good times!!