It's no secret that St. Patrick's Day is my favorite holiday. Maybe it's because the traditions, the food or most importantly, the time with my family. For several years, We've taken the kids to Illinois to celebrate with my family. I remember when I was little doing the exact same thing. I love this time so much.
When we arrived on Friday night, my mom had presents ready for the kids. Lots of birthday presents for Cohan and lots of just because presents for Ireland. My brother, sister-in-law and nephew came over for dinner and to play. They brought presents too! The kids were really excited about Skyping Aunt Abby! My kids cherish this time with my mom and I love watching their relationships grow the older they get.
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We started the day Saturday pretty early, meeting about 40 family members. After a bite to eat (and a couple drinks), we headed downtown for the parade. My kids loved this!
Scott took the kids home to nap and I stayed out with MeMo and my mom and bar hopped. We ended at a place with LOTS of family.
After naps, we headed to my uncle's Irish pub for dinner with everyone. What a fun day!!!
Sunday, Ireland woke up a little off. She had a nasty cough and just wanted to snuggle. The kids were so excited about seeing Bucko and Grandma Chris that she didn't care. Usually they do the parade and downtown with us, but because of her broken foot, they opted out this year. Cohan was excited to open his birthday presents and Ireland was thrilled she got more just because presents.
All in all, it was such a fun weekend.
Monday, Scott made a healthier version on corned beef and cabbage while I took Cohan to gymnastics and Cohan is enjoying his new chore of cleaning the table after dinner. Since being home, Ireland has been home all week. She had a horrible cough, an on and off again temperature and throwing up. Poor girl. Thank God for Nanny!! She watched her all week (except Wednesday when she tried to go to school). I loved the pictures we got!
Monday, Scott made a healthier version on corned beef and cabbage while I took Cohan to gymnastics and Cohan is enjoying his new chore of cleaning the table after dinner. Since being home, Ireland has been home all week. She had a horrible cough, an on and off again temperature and throwing up. Poor girl. Thank God for Nanny!! She watched her all week (except Wednesday when she tried to go to school). I loved the pictures we got!
I know this is a really late post, but this past week was crazy busy.
Now... on to spring break!!
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