I am so exhausted. It might be jet lag or it could just be life. Although I kinda think it's probably jet lag.

We flew back to Hawaii on Wednesday. It was hard to say goodbye to everyone. My family has some issues and it was hard to leave knowing those issues were not resolved. I had so much fun in Texas, though. I spent most of the time staying with my brother and his wife. We hadn't seen each other in years, and it was nice to reconnect and get to know them again. I really enjoyed their company and I hope we will be able to stay in touch. I had never disliked my SIL, but I never knew her all that well, either. That is not to say that I know her well now, but after spending some time with her I feel like we have come to be friends and I am happy that my brother chose her for his wife. They are really great.

While in Texas we went swimming several times. Izzy learned to stand up unsupported. She took her first step (twice, but only one step!). We went to the Space Center. SIL and I got pedicures. The boys went fishing with their grandpa. I went shopping with my mom. Izzy had her first solid food. We went to Gattiland. We visited my grandparents and Izzy got to meet her Pa and Gran-Gran and her other grandma and grandpa for the first time. The boys introduced their uncle to the magic of Guitar Hero. Isabella got her first Hooters tank top. I got to go nuts at Once Upon a Child (second hand store) and GAP. We had fun at the Health and Science museum. We went on a 10 hour road trip with 3 adults, 2 kids, a baby, and a chihuahua. We celebrated my paternal grandfather's birthday. I met a friend from a mommy website. We took a road trip to DFW and I got to stay with my friend Tenille and her husband. We went to the Star Wars exhibit and I got to meet the awesome Locamama. We went to the Kwik-E-Mart and had Homer donuts and Squishees and Krusty Os. We went to the Kemah boardwalk and tried out the rides and fed fish dog food and played cheesy carnival games and splashed in the jumping fountains. We touched stingrays. Ok, Jeremy touched stingrays. We watched Jeremy touch stingrays.

I loved that we had so many neat experiences and made so many cool memories, but most of all I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with friends and family.

So now I am home and things are busy again. No more handing the baby off and sleeping until noon. I am still unpacking and probably will continue to be unpacking for the next week. I have laundry to do and things to put away. A baby to feed and bathe. Meals to cook. Construction paper chains to create. Surfaces to sanitize. Trash to carry out.

Since we've come home, Izzy has become a "velcro baby". This means she will not allow me to be any farther away than her arms can reach. If I walk away to answer the phone or use the bathroom or put away a stray item, she follows me, crying. On the bright side, at least I know she loves me.

We picked up the boys' school supplies today. $160. Ouch. We saw the Simpsons movie this am and it was great until some kid blew chunks right beside my seat. Isabella didn't cry though, and I didn't have to miss any of the movie. The boys loved the movie. Best quote: "bountiful penis...amen".

Right now Isabella is squeezing Orian and laughing. He is laughing and shouting, "She squeezed my titty!" Crazy kids.

Tomorrow is a Cub Scouts bowling outing. I still haven't looked at the boys' new handbooks and Xavier doesn't have his Webelo Class A shirt yet. Luckily, the bowling activity is a "wear whatever you want" event.

Just a few more months until Adrian is home. I am looking forward to seeing him and hugging him tightly. I know he will love Isabella to bits and he will be proud of all that the boys have accomplished and how they have grown while he's been away.

Well, there's a bloody nose for me to attend to...