Our Perfect Distraction!

At 6:30 this morning I made a spur of the moment decision to go to Disneyland. I started packing lunches and bags, and it soon became evident that it would either be a terrible mistake, or a perfect distraction. The boys were pretty unruly this morning, and I wasn't the most patient of mommas. (Can I blame that on pregnancy? Because I really haven't been handling the craziness as well as I normally do! And believe me, the craziness has been upped a notch over the past few weeks for some reason, leaving me at a complete loss on what to do! I'm now reading THREE books on parenting/discipline/motherhood.)

In case you're wondering:
1-2-3 Magic
The Mission of Motherhood
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline


Here's a picture of the boys at I visiting Mickey Mouse's house!



A nice older man took this photo of us, and afterward Austin promptly ran over and wrapped a HUGE BEAR HUG around his legs! It was so cute. What a "thanks" he received! Anyways, I couldn't believe both boys had their eyes open, and mine were shut!



And as we left California Adventure, I had an "Ah ha!" moment... "R" is a letter that we all have in common!!! (Being it's the first letter of our last name...) I didn't think of it last time, so I just got a pic of Austin in front of the "A", and wished that there was a "J"! Next time we go as a family, we'll be sure to get all of us next to the "R".

Below is a photo of the biggest reason I decided to take the boys today.



Playhouse Disney!!! I've been wanting to take the boys forever! And I was afraid they would phase out this show sometime. It was a HIT with the boys, just as I expected/hoped! Today was the last day we could go with our passes before all of the Easter & Spring Break Black-out days, so that is what kept me going during the difficult morning of preparation. It was WELL WORTH IT! We had so much fun. We didn't stay long or go on any rides because my neck/back has been hurting (from all of the manic housecleaning that occurs daily, as Realtors pop-in virtually unannounced!) But I'm glad I finally braved Disneyland by myself because now I know that it's not only possible, but it's even enjoyable! {{disclaimer: we were done after 2 1/2 hours! Exhausted!}}

Jake with Mickey's mailbox, and (below) with "Bruce SHARK" (as he says)

I think I'll end this post with one of my favorite verses...

"I can do all things through him who gives me strength..." Phillippians 4:13

I am so thankful for this peaceful day that I spent with my kids, all being happy together without so many of the struggles that we've been having lately. As I watched Jake run around and heard Austin pointing out the trees and birds as we walked, I was overwhelmed with all of those good, overwhelming mommy feelings... those of awe and thanksgiving... I needed a hefty dose of that!