Oh, to have had a camera this morning – why I don’t carry it with me at all times I don’t know.

The girls accompanied me to the doctor this morning (apparently I have tennis elbow, brought on by the heavy lifting of Ella’s “pumpkin” seat) and of course charmed all of the receptionists in their new Jeep double umbrella stroller. This was the first time Baby E went freestyle and sat up in the stroller like a “big girl”. Pretty funny to see her chubby little legs sticking straight out in front of her.

They were fairly well-behaved…until the doctor actually needed to communicate with me. Then of course Charlie starts wiggling around in one of the exam room chairs waving her Leapfrog “Text N’ Learn” PDA device (don’t ask) in my face, volume on full blast, yelling “I NEED this MOMMY! TURN IT ON!!”

I managed to multi-task of course. As Doc Checo is filling me in on all the ins and outs of my lateral epicondylitis, I am hunting for stickers in my bag all the while keeping an eye on Baby E, who is making a loud clicking sound with her mouth and waving her hands in the air like a helicopter.

I got a scrip for some extra-strength Aleve and was given some stretches to do to make the pain go away. When I looked back over at the girls Charlie had covered Baby E in kitten stickers, which I have to say she didn’t seem to mind.

Hence wishing I’d had the camera.

So I’ve become super addicted (if there is such a thing) to two things:

The hilariously funny blog by writer Lindsay Ferrier, titled Suburban Turmoil. OMG you will laugh your butt off.

Also, a lovely little gem called The Cupcakery here in Frisco, Texas. I give you the Lemonberry. By far. One of. The Best. Cupcakes. Ever. I haven’t had the Mimi’s Pumpkin one yet but you know it’s on my radar. If there’s one thing this girl loves, it’s seasonal goodies – whether they be in the baked goods, home decor, or children’s clothing department.

One question, though: is the Lemonberry worth a trip in the car with two hot and cranky post-nap kiddos?

Yes, yes it is.