Daddy's Home and I Survived

Frank was lucky enough to go on another trip this past week. He went to Big Sky, Montana on a fly fishing trip. They had guides who helped him learn how to fly fish and he had a blast. He caught a bunch of rainbow trout and was very proud of his 19 1/2 inch fish.

From Frank's Flyfishing Trip

Meanwhile I was home with the kiddos. We had a great week but I was ready for Frank to come home. I kept us busy. With the start of school that helped...but with hurricane Ike on his way..that made for an interesting day yesterday. I got up and realized it was indeed coming our way and we needed food, water, flashlights, and gas. So I thought I'd go early before everyone else and get the needed supplies. I get all three kids dressed and promise breakfast after a "quick" trip to the store. We had to park in the chick-fil-a parking lot because there were no spaces at our local Kroger. After cruising through the packed store with all three kids we found a nice spot in line in the freezer section. 1.5 hours later, 2 hours after entering the store we checked out. Seriously..it was a mess. I did make a friend in line. LOL. The lady behind me had her kids also and we took turns watching each others kids as we'd run to find something we forgot. So after getting all our supplies I got the kids some breakfast and then went to find gas. Four gas stations later I found some but then again waited in a long line that was wrapped around the outside of the station. Frank made it in after a nice, LONG five day vacation last night. (Notice I am not jealous at all that it would be virtually impossible for me to have a FIVE day vacation...much less a vacation with three little kids at home...no not jealous at all that he's had three fun trips since Hadley has been born...nope, not me, not jealous a bit!)
Thankfully he came last night because he wouldn't have made it in today. We are watching the non stop news of Ike. We are hoping it isn't too bad. I pretty much have us all ready, just need Frank to get the patio furniture in today. The kids are really excited to have a big slumber party with Mommy and Daddy tonight. I wonder if they'll think sleeping in the pantry will be fun??? Hope all of you who are choosing to stay like us, don't get any damage.