1. I wouldn't have spit up on my black shirt right now.
2. Instead of blogging, I would be doing something productive right now, like working.
3. I wouldn't have a snuggle buddy in my arms today.
4. I wouldn't have to wash my comforter because it is drenched in baby pee.
5. My day wouldn't revolve around someone's eating and pooping schedule.
6. I would get to shower every day.
7. Much fewer people would smile at me when I'm at the grocery store.
8. My house wouldn't have nearly as much STUFF to clutter it up.
9. I couldn't look at a miniature version of my husband anytime I wanted to.
10. My heart wouldn't melt every few hours because of a precious laugh and beautiful smile. :-)

*This post is inspired by my friend Amanda.

Carmen sent me more photos. She, Anthony & James are having a ball in Montana! They made it to Jacob & Helen's house. Along the way they stopped & played. After they got to Montana, they spent lots of time with Titi Helen & Anthony met Uncle Jake for the first time ever. They also went to a museum to learn more about Lewis & Clark. I think they are discovering why Montana is called "Big Sky Country."

Carmen sent me some photos and let me know how the kids were doing on their trip to Montana. They began their trip in Illinois (of course), then drove through Missouri, Iowa, then South Dakota. On Friday, they made it all the way to Wall, South Dakota where they were stuck due to all the SNOW! The interstate was closed and all the hotels were full, so they were forced to go to the town community center to sleep on cots. Praise God, the interstate opened in a few hours, so they made it to their original destination of Rapid City, South Dakota to stay at a Best Western with an indoor waterpark. They are having a BLAST!!! Here's some pics of their journey thus far.

As many of you know, Toby, James & I had planned on taking a trip to Montana with Jeff, Jasmine & the kids. However, we decided last minute to cancel, but send the kids anyway. Carmen (age 3) is in charge of Anthony (almost 1 year) and James (2 months). I'm sure they'll be fine, they can hitchhike. Carmen promised to send us pictures every day, so I'll post them on this blog. Check back often!