Friday, June 26

PTSD

Growing up and into adulthood, I had a terribly irrational fear of going to the doctor. Pregnancy fixed that problem. I was mildly terrified of the dentist, but got over that...I thought.

Today we went back to the dentist for our regular cleanings and we had an interesting conundrum going on: Lauren was scared to go and I was trying to convince her there was nothing to be scared about. Lauren might have been scared but I was bordering on serious anxiety after my last dental experience. Chase called it PTSD.

I told Lauren I would be there to hold her hand. I wish my mommy was there to hold MY hand. But both of us were brave and left the dentist feeling much relieved with no sliced tongues, stitches or cavities!  Now I just wish I got to pick a prize out of the treasure box too!

Wednesday, June 24

We Love Cousins!

This last week Lauren had a "sleepover party" with a little cousin that we don't get to see as often anymore. She was royally spoiled and had such a great time meeting princesses! Aunt Sydney got her all dolled up and fixed her hair just like a princess. Smart girl, she didn't want her picture taken with the Joker since he was a bad guy. :)












Thursday, June 4

Opening Day: Swim Season

 Lauren has outgrown our little plastic pool. Sam's had an awesome bigger one. Two days of use and it's already paid for itself! It was a hit! For Lauren at least. Gavin played with the hose and watered the lawn. :)




And my "little" brother made it home! Crazy that two years seemed like forever, but now that he's back, it's almost like he never left. Silly us we didn't take a picture of him, just of his sign. ;P