family bonding

Noah and Kyle went up north for this week's BYU game (ready for a happier ending than last week's). It was a little hard to let them go, but the thought of Noah and Kyle doing male bonding things was adorable. Noah was definitely excited. Before they left, he kept saying: "football game, Dad!" and "rah rah goooo cougars!" He helped me pack his bag full of clothes and toys and some snacks, and kept mentioning the "trip" that was coming up. They left on Friday and came home on Sunday, so it was a solid chunk of bonding time for the big boys. From what I hear they had a great time and barely missed me and Jake at all! While they were gone, things were definitely different around here. I didn't know what to do all day Saturday without college football from sun-up to sun-down. I had complete control over the remote (now there's a power trip). Jake seemed to love all the attention he got from Mommy, just like I loved being able to give it to him, without worrying what Noah might be doing in the other room! The house stayed nice and clean, and Jake was safe and sound from any big brother attacks. But on the flip side, the house seemed empty and Jake and I also missed out on the sweet Noah hugs and kisses, and I decided I'd rather have Kyle than the remote. (but it was fun while it lasted, WE tv)