Our Friends Are Home!

So, I don't think I've shared that our besties Meaghan and Austin have been out of town for the past month and a half. Yes, that's right -- a month and a half! They have been down in Houston, where Meaghan is originally from and her family still lives. It. Has. Been. Torture. Don't get me wrong; we had great fun over the holidays and have enjoyed some wonderful visits from family. But I'd be lying if I said we haven't desperately missed our friends!

Here is a short clip I took back before Christmas. It was just one of many occasions I heard Kaiser talking about the Edwards-shaped hole in his heart. :)

Needless to say, when we got word that Meaghan and Austin were returning to Pittsburgh this past Sunday, we were giddy with excitement and couldn't wait for our first opportunity to play! Our music class is just down the road from their house, so we stopped by yesterday after we wrapped up there. I so wish I could have had a video camera when Kaiser saw the front door open. He kind of gasped and, with an ear-to-ear grin, said, "Miss Meaghan and Austin!!!" Austin put his hands against the storm door and smiled big, too. It was absolutely precious. The mommies were only slightly less reserved, exchanging hugs with one another and giving smooches to each other's boys. :)

Meaghan and I had a fabulous time catching up on the past 6+ weeks of our lives and marveling at how much our children had grown. Meanwhile, Austin and Kaiser ran all over the place, completely wound up with excitement at their reunion. 

"I can't believe it's you!"

Porter remained chill amidst the mommy/toddler craziness.

After a while, Kaiser went digging in our diaper bag and found his milk. When he proceeded to pull out the sandwich I'd packed and took a bite, we decided it was time to feed the boys. 

Miss Meaghan loves to give my son food!

Lunching buddies.

Right before we headed home, I spotted a potty seat that Meaghan bought recently for Austin. As we chatted about training plans, Kaiser came over and said he wanted to go on the potty. So, I stripped him from the waist down and let him sit! It was his first time, and though he claimed to have done his business, he did not. I did decide to go ahead and order him a potty of his own later that day.

The man on his throne.

Austin needed to log some time on the potty, too.

We are incredibly thankful to have our dear friends back in the Burgh and fully intend to make up for lost time with them! Welcome home, Meaghan and Austin!