Everyone doing well

Almost two weeks later and we're all doing pretty well.
We tripped to the nursing home on the 8th, we took Addie and had a few new friends in tow as well. It was fun to see the "new" kids respond to and interact with the residents, and we hope they'll continue to come along.
Yesterday was a fantastic day. Indoor park has begun, which is basically open gym for toddlers, and instead of basketball they play toys provided by the rec center. Grandma Terri was there with the kids as well as a few other friends. Nearly 45 minutes before close Terri was presented with an imminent reason to leave (potty for a non-public restroom three year old!) so she took D home and left Carson with us to finish out play time. As one might expect we then had lunch at and played for a bit at Grandma's house before coming home JUST long enough for Mia to nap and L to have some "quiet" time (not at all what I would call rest time by the way....) After nap it was right back to Grandma's to play outside. The babies are now big enough to follow the big girls around, and as it turns out Ella and Carson lead while Delainey and Mia follow. Poor Mia's little legs don't keep up very well but she does try her drandest! She even attempted rock wall climbing yesterday on Grandma's retaining wall....mildly unsuccessful on the most steepest of walls...but suprisingly capable on the most steplike portions of the wall. We went in for a warmup and the kids played marvelously while Grandma and I had coffee in the kitchen until both Cory and Meredith got home. Much fun.

We are a girls only house this week. Chris has for all intents and purposes been gone since Tuesday morning. He did make an appearance last night, but he wasn't home until after the girls and I had left for Wednesday night Church and was gone to fantasy football before we got home. The girls were, as one might expect, sleeping when he got home, but I did get to see him, which is of course always nice. He was out the door by 6:45 this morning, again missin the girls and won't be back until tomorrow night at which time he hopes for all of us to go the football game. I told him I can't promise anything but he can most likely take Ella. Mia and I may well be going to bed.
We've been just fine on our own, however, as Tuesday night was tumbling - to which the girls and I walked in the rain. I generally enjoy taking Ella to class mostly because I get to sit and chat with other adults while she is active under someone elses tenure for an hour. Not so when Mia is in tow. If only she could join the class....at least that what she seems to be wanting when she makes a break for the mats and kids at all possible moments! Can't complain about Tuesday morning either...Heidi graciously offered to watch Mia while I went for a run, and since I didn't get done in time for her to complete a good workout I walked both Mia and Matthew to preschool pickup (Addie's school is across the street from Ella's) while she ran there. They're coming over tonight for supper and likely split workouts again since Jim and Chris were considerate enough to schedule their out of town trips simultaneously and we've both been left to our own devices! Should be a fun night. I fully expect them to stay most of the evening and to leave bathed and in comfies ready for bed.
I am desperately anxious for the weekend. Our Marathon Relay is finally upon us! I leave for my "captains" meeting Saturday morning, meet Leah around noon and don't return until after the race Sunday morning. After a full week of single momming it I am quite looking forward to a full day on my own, and time to spend with Leah.
Hope everyone has a full and fun weekend planned. We are down to three weeks until we visit Texas....Can't wait!!!!