Bracket Challenge

You can't get through March without March Madness, not in our house.  

Every year as I was growing up, my dad and I would fill out brackets.  Back then, we didn't have a fancy printer to just print the bracket to have at our disposal.  We bought multiple newspapers, then cut the brackets out and used that for the entire tournament.  

Since Brian and I have been together, we have also filled out brackets together, but usually on the ESPN app.  Come to think of it, I don't think either of us have ever paid our bets after losing.

This year was the chance for a new tradition.  Brian, Drake and I filled out brackets.  I knew Drake wouldn't be able to get past his love of Duke to pick anyone except them to win.  Surprisingly, Hattie didn't want to join us.  I thought she would strictly pick off of which name she likes best, but she passed us up.

Brian patiently stood next to Drake, and explained all the teams, who they may have played which would result in the win-loss record, and answered any questions he had.

I just can't get over his sweet, little boy handwriting.  Admittedly, mine looks pretty similar.

In the end, Brian won the challenge and thankfully Drake was a really good sport the entire way.

I Love Him, But...

I love my son, but that hair...

Part of being divorced parents is also fighting over hair styles.  Drake's dad has convinced him that this mohawk look is awesome, and that he should grow it out like some professional baseball player.  I'm still waiting to see that player, but I digress.

While this boy was all mine for spring break, we trimmed up that bird's nest.  Mostly, I just couldn't handle the rat tail that was growing in the back.  Where I come from, rat tails are for rednecks.  Off to Sports Clips we went, and the finished product looked so much more handsome than the little boy I took in there.

And don't worry, I warned his dad about what was going to happen.  I literally thought he was going to cry, which in turn made me smile.

The City Museum

This year was our first year to have the kids for the entire spring break.  While we really just had plans to stay home and enjoy the kids, we also made some pit stops along the way.

The first stop was in St. Louis and this place is by far one of my favorite children's attractions, The City Museum.  It has a reasonable admission, your kids can play, roam, and discover.  If your a brave (or tiny) adult, there is plenty for you to explore as well.  Fortunately for our knees, Brian and I are not small people.  But my rear end fits perfectly on the benches as I watch my kids run everywhere.

Hattie and Drake love the tunnels and I love having the chance to just talk to Brian, people watch, and try to figure out where my kids will show up next.

Sidenote:  My kids are VERY good about not going far from us.  If your kids tend to run away, probably not going to be an enjoyable time.

The first time we went, Brian and I attempted to go into some of the tunnels...only to find out that we could only go so far before we couldn't fit.  It's all fun and games until you are two large adults.

I highly recommend the City Museum, even for adults!

My Secret Garden

I'm most definitely not a gardener.  I prefer to buy my vegetables already grown.

Unfortunately, I also forget about the vegetables I have in the house...and then this happens.

Oops.