Now I am the one going mad!

So far this has been a very fun and exciting week, but very tiring and stressful too. The kids and I flew into CA on Sunday and overall the trip went pretty well. We went to my aunt and uncles and the kids played for a few hours with all of their second cousins while I visited with family that I hadn't seen in a while. Monday, "Grandma and PaPa" took us all to LegoLand. Before we ever got started however J1 found the only knife in this hotel room kitchenette and cut JJ under the eye. I am so careful at home, didn't even think to look for a knife here. Luckily JJ is ok. LegoLand was really neat to see and experience, although I am not sure I would go again. The kids had fun. I think my mother finally now understands a little of what I go through and what I mean when it comes to the "house of madness".

Then on Tuesday my mother, the kids and I went looking for Sea Lions at Redondo Beach (which we didn't find) and over to let the kids hang out and play in the water at Venice Beach. We like going there and "people watching" but this trip was not fun. Normally we go before it is summer vacation and there aren't many people there. Way too many people. The kids did great and had a blast until we left. We of course got stuck in tons of traffic on PCH and J1 kept telling us he was "hungee" and had to "tee". John screamed because he wanted OUT of his carseat. After stopping to get me coffee, let J1 pee and feed and change J2 we got back on the road and were looking for a Round Table Pizza to have dinner at. We finally found it only about 5 miles from Venice Beach. Of course, an hour and a half had gone by. Another 45 minutes went by while we waiting for them to bring us our pizza. They best be happy it was GOOD! We finally got back to the hotel about 930 last night.

Today was going to be great! I took the kids to Victorville and planned to meet my friend Cynthia and catch up. We met at Chuck E Cheese and the kids had a blast, then we went to the outlets in Barstow. After spending a long time at one store, I was wiped. J1 was a total pill today. We ended up letting the kids eat dinner and play at BK for a bit and then I headed home. J1 fell asleep but J2 cried the whole way because once again he was DONE with his carseat. Of course, the second I took him out he gave me the cutest grin. That kid doesn't fool me.

Tomorrow is Sea World. I am REALLY looking forward to that trip. Not sure what is going on come Friday but on Saturday we will be hanging out with A and S (the kids sisters) and on Sunday I will be at my friends wedding. Then home on Monday. I honestly can't wait.

Here are some pictures from Monday till now! Enjoy!