Waiting on daddy

This past week I tried to keep the kids busy. They were really missing daddy and being extremely clingy to me. 

Monday was -35 so we didn't go anywhere!

You may be thinking what does that even feel like. Well, this is what I experienced on my short trip to the mailbox and back. The snot in my nose and my nose hairs were seriously frozen, I could barely breathe, it takes your breathe away. You cough but that doesn't help. That just freezes up your mouth. One thing I have learned is when it is this cold: do NOT touch metal!! Always keep your gloves on!

This is a picture of just outside of town. 

 

There are a few things you can do when it is that cold. I had heard about a boiling water toss and wanted to try it out for myself. I boiled the water then stepped out on the deck and tossed it into the air. Not a drop hit the ground. It all went "poof" as if I had thrown a shovel full of snow in the air. 

 I didn't get any pictures since I was the one throwing the boiling water in the air. 

Each day got warmer and it eventually "warmed up" to just above zero. Today even got to 15. I know that may still seem cold but it is a huge difference. It's the difference between unbearable and bearable.

Lots of packages from all over have been arriving each day. One box that arrived was huge!! The kids wanted to open it right away but I set it aside and they soon forgot about it. I opened the huge box and set the contents in the closet then drug the box into the living room. The kids were ecstatic that someone had sent them such a fun box. That night Lance even slept in the huge box. 

The next day it was used to draw on. Then the next day Lance smashed part of it and made it into a car ramp. It was the best present ever! ;)

Some of the actives this week included a cookie swap with the mom group, a couple play dates and like usual lots of baking. I love to bake and so do the kids. I love any reason to get into the kitchen. The neighbors just welcomed a new baby into the family so the kids and I made them a welcome home meal. 

We FaceTimed daddy every night so he could tell the kids a story. Poor Lance was so tired one evening and was really missing daddy. He was pretty upset while talking to daddy. 

Lexie was super excited as she told daddy about her new puppy, lady, that she got from Mama and Papa Jordan for her birthday. My dad wanted me to give it her right away. I told him they had to wait for everything else till Christmas. She loves her "lady dog".

Since visiting Missouri and attending 4 birthday parties, Lexie has been talking about her birthday party coming up. I wanted to make sure that we did something to celebrate. Since we really don't know too many people here I invited the mom group. McDonald's was the perfect place. The kids ran around played then they all had an ice cream cone and sang to Lexie. It was pretty cute because Lexie even sang along too. 

I am constantly hearing about all the cool things there are to do on the army base. I had a pass that didn't expire for a few more days so I took the kids to the community center on base. The kids LOVED it. They had so much to play with and the best part is, it is free!!

Last night the kids were getting kind of grumpy so we loaded up and went to the park to look at all the beautiful Christmas lights. My favorite was the boat that is docked for the winter. 

Lexie was asleep before we even got to the park, but Lance was awake and he loved it. He kept saying "this is the best night ever!" 

Lots of activities really helped pass the week. We had a pretty fun week which really helped make the time go by fast! Daddy will be home tomorrow and he has the whole week off to celebrate Christmas with us.