Can I have one of those, madam

When you are so far behind on your blog, you start with something applicable. I just picked up new glasses for Rowan. (not pictured) We went for a follow up eye doctor appointment a couple weeks ago where they discovered his astigmatism has gotten worse and they strongly recommended he wear glasses. It was a bit of hard news to take in because, of course, I love Rowan's handsome face just the way it is. But, there we were, in the optometry office picking out Rowan's new face. "It's a lot of pressure." We didn't want to end up with the Gloria Vanderbilt collection, "He sold me ladies glasses!" We were there in our masks about to pick out Rowan's first pair of glasses. I thought it was pretty ridiculous to try and do this and every pair of glasses Rowan tried he would look at himself and make a stink face. He handed them back to the lady, "Thanks, but no thanks," Rowan said, "I don't think I am going to get glasses today."  😂 Oh Rowan! We love you. I then asked if we can remove his mask- there is no way I can pick glasses for my son with a mask on. Not a problem. What a weird world we live in right now. 

I was so lucky that I was able to take a trip out to Utah this for spring break. It was a trip I planned on taking regardless if Sam could join, and in the end, he couldn't get the time off. So, I bravely went with all my 5 kids and hit the road before 7 am.  We didn't quite make it to Burns when suddenly in my side mirror I see that we are losing things from the top of the car. With not much traffic but the occasional semi truck I pulled over for a team huddle but before I even said a word Kaj and Josh got out of the car and started running down the road to get the things. We lost Lily's  blankets and her scooter. But, we were traveling at a fast clip and the items we lost were a lot farther away than the boys must have thought. But, they did get them. Josh was in tears holding Lily's broken scooter. It was going to be OK. The yakima had opened slightly but I made sure it was secure, and we continued with no other issues. But, in the moment I had a hesitation if this is how the trip is starting than what else could go wrong? But, had to try. It was actually one of the most fun trips to Utah. We had a great time visiting. We loved seeing cousins and the kids were awesome. I couldn't ask for better kids. 

Sometimes.