After almost a year away, we took a trip out to chicago to see the grandparents and aunts/uncles on the Rosdil side of the family! It was so great to have time to visit and be together! Our trip included a visit to the Lincoln park zoo, a day with Andy's close friends and their families, a visit from all the Rosdil family and some family friends, and lots of memories. I will upload pictures from my phone as well. It was nice to get out of the heat too, as it was in the 100s here in LA but only in the low 60s out there! Wonderful break!! The kids did ok on the longer plane ride - the last hour is always the hardest it seems, but we survived, and i don't think we disrupted too many peoples flights!
Stella is such a hugger, and willingly gives great hugs these days! She also gives the sweetest kisses, and though she's fairly independent, she doesn't hesitate to sit on your lap or pull your hand to go do something with her. There's definitely some sibling rivalry happening now, and the amount of fighting/stealing toys/crying in the house has gone up significantly. Stella often says "mine" and "no" - even if it doesn't make sense to say them under the circumstances! So she and hudson are getting at each other over many things, often. Yea, so that's fun. Hopefully we can figure out a way to keep the peace among them…otherwise i may just start wearing ear plugs during they day to help quiet the screams.
