We are home from our absolutely fabulous trip to the city! Our original purpose was to go for Hadley's appointment at the Children's hospital (Will talk about that later on in the post.). But chose to get a hotel room and spend some of our tax return that was burning a hole in our pockets.

The kids needed summer clothes so we spent a lot of time in Carters and Old Navy. My back is killing me from wearing Emadaie everywhere so the rest of the kids could be in the stroller. But it's totally worth it. And made me realize how much I LOVE my wrap and wearing my baby. It leaves my hands free to deal with the other kids and drink a whole, entire coffee too! It's too bad I had not discovered this until my fourth baby. I tried to wear my first but he HATED being confined. And of course couldn't wear my twins for long. Oh how I wish I could have worn them both at the same time. Lugging around those two carseats sure got old quickly. Thank goodness for my double Snap n' Go! Which is for sale By the way....

Our trip felt almost freeing in a way.

We took a suitcase. That's all.

Everything else was left at home for the first time. We didn't take pack n' play's or portable high chairs this time as we usually do. I was hesitant. I swear to you, I almost ran back into the house and threw them into the van at the last second. But my hubby reassured me, the twins would do just fine in the hotel beds and sitting up at the table in regular chairs. And he was right. I think they ate and slept better than they do at home.

Hadley's CHEO appointment was fantastic. Her specialist is happy with her progress in terms of ER  visits and breathing issues since the last time we saw him. Her lungs and chest X-Ray were clear this time. So he decided to take her off her meds cold turkey and see how she does. We go back for a follow up in August. I hope she will do just fine over the spring and summer. My gut feeling tells me otherwise, unfortunately.

Did I mention that it was 29 degrees in Ottawa that day? Spring is here!

Here are some pictures from the hotel...

 The kids looking out the window

 Emadaie hanging out in a safe place on the floor.

 Playing around with daddy, making funny faces.

 Atticus eating breakfast before his sisters woke up.

 Sleeping in the big hotel bed.

Playing outside today...

 Avah-Lynn pulling the wagon

 Setting up the new play tent.