ha. Ok, that was SUPER cheese. But, I do. & I haven’t been actually writing much lately. I have been having issues in the last week. It’s 100% NOT related to my kids. I know my last post probably made it sound that way, but it’s not about them. It’s about business & money & how much I hate BofA or basically any bank that makes their money by treating their customers like assholes.

Other than that? I’ve been doing a lot of nothing. Today though (well, yesterday now) was one of my very best friends Lisa’s birthday. Sunday night we all went to Buca di Beppo in Palo Alto for her birthday dinner & it was super duper tasty. There were 18 of us & it was so fun to spend time with my friends. And eat my weight in italian food.

Today was her actual birthday & we were able to have lunch together. That was great because, well, I love her. I was happy to spend time with her on her birthday hanging out in the sunshine. Happy Birthday, my dearest Soft Pack. I love you more than I could explain.

I guess from there we will back up even further. I had a pretty chill weekend and even made a few strides to getting our company paperwork back under control. Sure, I need at least 12 more hours of uninterrupted work, but I am getting somewhere slowly. It helped that my Mom & Step-Dad had taken Hudson Saturday night, so I had most of Sunday to work since Scott was home & able to take the twins on himself. That was a win. My parents were also sweet enough to babysit so Scott & I could attend Lisa’s party without kids. That’s always awesome. Love my kiddos- but sometimes- a break is necessary. Nothing wrong with a few drinks with the adults once in a while! I appreciate getting out of the house so much more since the twins. When it was just Hudson I was able to get out a lot more. We’d go out several days a week. But, with three this young- I cannot leave the house alone with all three. I mean I CAN but as you know, it ain’t pretty.

Soooo that brings me back to today! It was the 24 SERIES FINALE. And yes, I’ve watched every season & pretty much every episode renders me completely useless afterwards because the suspense has my heart beat all crazy & I literally fret about the next episode. And now? It’s OVER. Jack, I’ll miss you! You are a man among men.

I’m not quite sure how I feel about how it ended, but I may have to come back to that because well, I need to marinate on that shit.

So, besides all that- my babies are GREAT. I discovered that not only does Hudson have that naturally curly moo-lay action happening, but he also has a natural MOHAWK which I can easily style & it is hilarious. He is SUCH a freaking character. This morning, I was so tired due to about 2 hours sleep last night & Hudson was so sweet. He laid in bed with me until NOON. Sure, we watched Wow Wow & Yo Gabba for like 4 hours, and I’m almost sure that makes me a bad parent- but it was nice because I dozed off a few times & he was safe sitting next to me & every so often would lean over and give me a kiss. (mmmmuuuuahhhhh.) He has also started this other thing that makes me laugh SO HARD. He makes this face. It’s like the “surrrrpriseeee” face, but he makes his mouth into this little O and it cracks me up. Scott referred to it as “the O face” but I told him he’d need to find a more appropriate name because he cannot request that Hudson share his O face with his Nonnie like he did last week. He also has this horse. It’s one of those horsies on a stick. I had one when I was a kid too. You stick the stick between your legs and then run around and pretend to ride a horse. Yeah, one of those. Anyhow, his neighs & makes a galloping noise when you squeeze it’s ear. So, for at least 10 minutes a day he stands next to it and repeatedly presses the button to make it make noise. Then? He dances, or rather bounces to the beat of the gallop. It is HILARIOUS & I will get a video up ASAP. Hudson just brings so much joy to my life. He is such a sweet kid. He is funny & interesting & engaging without even talking yet.

And Truman? He is BOUND to be a comedian. Like, the kid has comic timing. He is ALWAYS smiling & it’s always at such appropriate times. He giggles & chats constantly. Hudson did not chat nearly as much as Truman does. I feel like he will be an early talker but who knows. And his little face?! I cannot stand the cute, really. His personality is undeniable. I have never met another human being with such expressive eyes. When he smiles, you know it’s coming a minute before because his eyes smile so big. Oh, and he rolls over now. Stomach to back.

Sawyer is my little woman. Yes, that’s kind of an insult. lol. She is absolutely gorgeous. She gets prettier by the day. Her eyelashes are almost as long as Hudson’s are & she has huge blue (and it appears they might stay) eyes. But you guys, she is CRABBY. Like, she smiles but you have to work for it. She is just a judgey little woman. Which in itself cracks me up. I got a pedicure this weekend & there was a little girl & her friend getting pedis with one of the girl’s mom. They were maybe 6 or 7. I had a weird moment realizing how quickly that will be Sawyer & I- and maybe even ANOTHER little Brandt girl. Who knows!?!

I guess the last update would be on my hubs. He’s still here & still wonderful. I love this man something fierce.

Hope everyone is enjoying the beginning to yet ANOTHER week. At least this weekend is a long one!! ♥