The countdown begins

We dropped my handsome flying sailor man off this morning. He is destined for Fallon, NV for 20 days. Here he is saying goodbye to the kids:

I hate it when he is gone... and Jemma was so sweet last night, "Daddy, I'm sad." Jim, "Why are you sad?" Jemma says, "I'm sad because you're leaving. I want you to stay home." She is pretty articulate for a 3 year old. And I couldn't say it better myself!

We stopped at IHOP on the way home from dropping Daddy off. We had pancakes and enjoyed breakfast out. It was the first time that I have taken both kids to a restaurant alone. And it went well! :)

Then we went to a Valentine's party. Both kids had such fun playing and I enjoyed the company of the other moms! I'm off to try to rest while the kids are napping... it is sunny and 62 degrees and I hope we can play outside this afternoon! :)