What did we start making this countdown chain for?
Haven't finished it yet.
It was definitely started with a goal date in mind.
Several exciting events are coming up for our oldest.
Make your best guess.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Summer's Ending
We've enjoyed our summer full of fun activities.
The ZOO....WAGON RIDES...FISHING...BLOWING BUBBLES...SWIMMING...PINATAS...SPLASH PARKS...PLAYDATES...CATCHING BUGS...SPARKLERS...BONFIRES...WRITING BOOKS...ART PROJECTS...VISITING GRANDPARENTS...and TONS MORE.
One of my friends had a list of "100 Things to Do This Summer" posted on her refrigerator. Every time I would go to her house, I would try to make a mental note of what it said. I'm all about relaxing and enjoying every moment of summer, but the side of me that makes check lists wanted to feel like we "accomplished" some thing this summer. When my friend posted the list on Facebook, I scooped it up and printed it off right away. I'm kind of crazy about check lists, especially fun ones. It's been on our refrigerator ever since, and we've been checking away. We still have our fair share of lazy days with way too much TV, and pajamas way past lunch time.
One of their favorite activities has been playing with Water Balloons.
In our area, some kids are already in school, which means summer is coming to an end. Our family is officially two weeks away from having a Kindergartner. Emma will be considered a full-time student. It's a foreign concept, that I would like to keep that way for a little while longer. It comes with mixed emotions.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Strawberry Picking
Once upon a time we went to a strawberry patch. I say once upon a time because it was at the beginning of summer, and we are now getting to the end. Our friends always go with their girls. They make the yummiest treats. We decided this year we would go. We'd never been before. I never went growing up. Always thought it would be fun, so we took the challenge and went on an unknown adventure. I say unknown because I had no idea if the girls would like it, throw tantrums all the way there, or just sit back and enjoy the ride. I had anxiety for no reason; which happens fairly often.
We packed up the car, got the girls ready, headed out with camera in hand, ready to make some memories.
Ben and Emma did most of the picking, I took pictures, and Norah did A LOT of eating! Silly mommy put a white-ish shirt on her. The front was red by the time we left. She kept giving me this look as if to say "Mommy, if you tell me I can't eat these berries, I will make it so every one knows how upset I am". I didn't want to experience that moment in public. Her basket was always empty. Ben and Emma's were always full.
(Strawberry coma kicking in)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The BIG Performance
Our oldest was in a ballet performance a month ago. (Yep, I'm behind on blogging.) She did AWESOME!
She waited patiently backstage with friends. That is, if your definition of "patiently waiting" is running around like a wild child down ramps, almost knocking people down. It helped with the butterflies for sure. She told me once or twice about the flutters in her stomach. Then continued coloring or hiding or exploring more secret places. Quite the adventurous spirit she has at times.
Family and friends came out to watch the show.
(Side Note: I put makeup on her. She hated every minute. She told me it made her look too pretty. Daddy would love to hear that she never wants to wear makeup again.)
Miss Margaret (sweetest 60+ year old) is her ballet teacher.
The patience this woman has for 10+ girls every Monday is amazing!
Heart of gold.
Plus, she still puts on a leotard and does all the moves with the girls.
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