I just got the kids all in bed and it is just before 7pm. It is so nice to have a little peace and quiet.

We are in North Carolina again. We got here on Thursday night, and we plan to stay for 2 weeks. Scott came with us on Thursday, but left last night to go to work in Denver. He’ll be back again next weekend.

The weather is beautiful here and we have all enjoyed a little bit more summer. The kids spent most of today and yesterday playing outside. They rode bikes, blew bubbles, and just enjoyed being outside. It was fun to see them playing and having a great time together. Even Nora got in on the action and rode her tricycle and “helped” with the bubbles. Her helping involved spilling most of them on the deck and then playing in them.

I am glad that they were having fun, but since we have been here they have all been so LOUD. Emma has been especially loud. I don’t know if it is just because this house is louder or what is going on with her. Every little disagreement or issue sends her into a screaming fit. I have tried talking to her a number of times. I remind her to use her words and talk things out. I show her what kind of a voice to use and ask her not to yell. She seems to get it, and then the next minute, more yelling.

Hopefully tomorrow she will be a little quieter Either way, I am looking forward to tomorrow. We have a babysitter coming and my mom and I are going to go out to lunch and do a little shopping in Southern Pines. I am looking forward to a little grown up time, and hopefully no yelling!