So this week Colby started back to school and we have made it half way and we are finding our back 2 school groove! The waking up early has been an adjustment and I do miss my boy but I think we are liking getting back to "This life"
So Monday Colby only went to school for a 1/2 day. We went to Chickfila for an early lunch with Lindsay's friend Claire. I wanted to do something special for her since so much fuss has been put on Colby lately and starting back to school. I think she enjoyed the mommy/daughter time and playing with a friend. I also had a moment of weakness and got them both chocolate shakes ;) It was nice to have him home in the afternoon. I honestly wish every Monday was a 1/2. I told Austin I really think it would increase productivity in students and teachers. Plus I love having him home for those extra hours.
Tuesday Austin was off. We had a busy start to our morning though. Late Monday night Allie got hit by a car. We were so worried. With Bailey just dying about a month ago it would be so hard to lose or have something happen to another pet this soon! Luckily we brought her to the vet first thing Tuesday and she was FINE! Just a little sore and a couple scrapes. So relieved! Afterwards Austin and Lindsay and I went out to Lakeside. It was fun to do a little shopping with just our girl. We for sure missed Colby but it nice and calming only having 1 kid! We got them a few things for our upcoming Disney trip. We ate lunch out there and just enjoyed the morning. That afternoon we enjoyed hanging out. With no homework or anywhere to go its nice to have long evenings. We had home cooked burgers and just hung out. We let the kids play outside for a bit even though its been SO hot!
Wednesday Austin was off again but Lindsay and I had already set up a girl's day. Plus since he had hung out with us Tuesday I knew he would enjoy some time at home plus he needed to do yard work. We dropped Colby off then went to get PJ's. We've been doing this since she was 1. I love the girl time! I hope she still wants to get coffee with mommy when she is 13! Our friends Melody and Mia met us as well so it was nice to visit. We then went to the Children's Museum to play. Again I try to have some special outtings with just Lindsay once Colby starts back to school. I always feel a little bad but I know he had me to himself for 3 years! The girls had a blast the museum. Our friends Cindy and Layla met us there as well. It was so fun watching Lindsay play with her little best friends. That afternoon we once again had a low key day.
Thursday Austin was back at work and it was once again a mommy and Lindsay day. Although we just went grocery shopping and came back to the house. Lindsay does really well playing at home alone so we enjoyed the down time! We have had a full week! I think we are enjoying the school routine although we miss Colby. Its nice getting out early and getting so much done! We also haven't had anywhere to be at night so we've enjoyed some family down time.
This weekend we have no HUGE plans other then swimming and church so that'll be nice too!
Friday, August 14, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
First Day of 2nd Grade!!
So we are excited about this school year. We found out a week ago that his teacher is Mrs. Jennie Gartmen. Funny thing is that I knew her from our old church from about 12 years ago! So funny how God works! I have to say we have honestly been a little stressed about the teacher situation due to what happened last year. I finally turned it over to God and knew He would provide and care for my boy and did he ever! I am so at peace knowing that I know her and she is a mom of two boys. She has teaching experience so I think she will be great!
Last week we had orientation night. I felt like it was already old routine now that he is in his 3rd year of big boy school! On Thursday we had meet the teacher!
I think he has been excited about starting school. I know he has missed his friends.
Today was just a half day...I am glad its a gradual warm up. It would be hard to leave him all day. Even though its his third year I still get a little teary leaving him. When I spend 12 weeks with him over the summer and he's with me 24/7 its hard to let go again and turn him over to someone else. I prayed today though for the Lord to just watch over him. I am so excited that he has a few best friends to be at school and church with him.
He seemed pretty happy about the first day. He said the teacher left notes on their desk about herself then they had to write notes about themselves. They had lunch and recess so I think all in all it was a pretty good day!
Monday, August 10, 2015
Layla's Birthday Party
This weekend my gal was invited to 2 b-day parties on the same day at the same time!! Its always hard to choose one friend over another but we got Layla's invite first and it was located closer then the other. Layla is Lindsay's BFF from school. The other party was for Genevieve who is her BFF from church. I was sad we had to miss one but in the life of 2 kids and many friends sometimes that's the call we have to make.
Anyway Layla's party was at Park Timbers Swim Club which I was super excited about. 1 b/c it was convenient to go to and 2 b/c I knew this would be a party that both kids would enjoy. I don't always bring them along to b-day parties it just depends on who it is and where the party is located. I knew though a swim party would be good for both. Plus the kids have been dying to swim in that pool!
We arrived right at 11:30 and they were getting things set up. The kids were super anxious to play in the pool. Thankfully another friend has older siblings so Colby was able to hang out in the big pool mostly with them! I am so proud of his swimming skills this summer. He even dived off the diving board!! Lindsay was back and forth between both pools but did fine with her floaties. I didn't swim this time (female issues). It was HOT though! I was sweating so much! I visited mostly with Claire's mom and Layla's grandparents. I had hoped that we would be able to leave around 1ish but the kids were having such a great time I pushed it back until after 1:30. When I finally did round them up and get them out the pool Layla's mom begged us not to go until after cake time. Needless to say we weren't out of there until 2:30.
The food was awesome and the kids ate great! They ofcourse also loved the cake and cupcakes! I was so happy to see Lindsay having so much fun with her little friends! She has missed them dearly this summer!
We were all worn out when we got home so we watched a movie and lazed around the rest of the day! It was a great ending though to our summer! Colby starts school on Monday!!
Anyway Layla's party was at Park Timbers Swim Club which I was super excited about. 1 b/c it was convenient to go to and 2 b/c I knew this would be a party that both kids would enjoy. I don't always bring them along to b-day parties it just depends on who it is and where the party is located. I knew though a swim party would be good for both. Plus the kids have been dying to swim in that pool!
We arrived right at 11:30 and they were getting things set up. The kids were super anxious to play in the pool. Thankfully another friend has older siblings so Colby was able to hang out in the big pool mostly with them! I am so proud of his swimming skills this summer. He even dived off the diving board!! Lindsay was back and forth between both pools but did fine with her floaties. I didn't swim this time (female issues). It was HOT though! I was sweating so much! I visited mostly with Claire's mom and Layla's grandparents. I had hoped that we would be able to leave around 1ish but the kids were having such a great time I pushed it back until after 1:30. When I finally did round them up and get them out the pool Layla's mom begged us not to go until after cake time. Needless to say we weren't out of there until 2:30.
The food was awesome and the kids ate great! They ofcourse also loved the cake and cupcakes! I was so happy to see Lindsay having so much fun with her little friends! She has missed them dearly this summer!
We were all worn out when we got home so we watched a movie and lazed around the rest of the day! It was a great ending though to our summer! Colby starts school on Monday!!
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Last Week of Summer
This is our last official week of summer! So hard to believe! This summer has flown by! I don't feel like we have slowed down much but that also means we have accomplished a ton! The kids got to do VBS, swim lessons, go to the beach, children's museum, Cool Zoo, Aquarium, City Park, dance lessons, tennis lessons, camping trip, trip to Hattiesburg, Colby's birthday, playdates with friends, park trips, etc!
We have been VERY busy!
Monday- We went to the park. I was thankful we were able to do this the last week. I know Lindsay and I will still get park days and I will bring the kids to the park on Saturdays but there's something so sweet and simple about just playing at the park. Our friends Casee and her boys Jax and Mason met us. The kids really had a great time. We stayed 2 hours!
Tuesday- I had my last Bible study/book club. I know I will miss the ladies during August but it will be nice to re-gain another free day. My parents also looked forward to keeping the kids this last time before Colby heads back to school. Its been a great addition to our week!
Wednesday- Austin was off so we wanted to do something fun with the kids. We let Colby pick since Lindsay still has a month off and we can do fun days with her. Colby chose to see the Minion Movie. We set out to Elmwood early that morning. We enjoyed the movie...it was a little long but the kids seemed to enjoy it. We then had lunch out then ran some errands before heading home. It was nice to have a family night that evening and not have anywhere to go.
Thursday- I promised the kids a swim day! I feel like we have gone swimming more this summer then any other year. Its been awesome and for that my kids are fish and little gingerbread men. Its always great to spend time with my parents as well. The rest of the day we hung out at home.
Friday- Oh Friday! What a busy and tiring day you were! So I promised a friend I would keep her son. He got here before 8am Friday morning. I knew it was going to be a little bit hard but I had no idea how hard. He wasn't exactly very pleasant most of the time he was here. I have never been so aggravated in all my life! I ended up punishing him twice. it was that bad. But we did survive and I am thankful I could help her out in a pinch. It was also stressful b/c Friday was our only "non fun" day of the week. It was the day I had to run errands and grocery shop. We managed to survive intact but I was quite worn out by 4 when he went home. We had a low key night.
Hope my kids have enjoyed summer as much as I have. I hope they also know how much I will miss them as summer comes to a close. Especially Colby...its always hard at first to re-release him to someone else all day every day again. I pray he has a great year though in 2nd grade!
We have been VERY busy!
Monday- We went to the park. I was thankful we were able to do this the last week. I know Lindsay and I will still get park days and I will bring the kids to the park on Saturdays but there's something so sweet and simple about just playing at the park. Our friends Casee and her boys Jax and Mason met us. The kids really had a great time. We stayed 2 hours!
Tuesday- I had my last Bible study/book club. I know I will miss the ladies during August but it will be nice to re-gain another free day. My parents also looked forward to keeping the kids this last time before Colby heads back to school. Its been a great addition to our week!
Wednesday- Austin was off so we wanted to do something fun with the kids. We let Colby pick since Lindsay still has a month off and we can do fun days with her. Colby chose to see the Minion Movie. We set out to Elmwood early that morning. We enjoyed the movie...it was a little long but the kids seemed to enjoy it. We then had lunch out then ran some errands before heading home. It was nice to have a family night that evening and not have anywhere to go.
Thursday- I promised the kids a swim day! I feel like we have gone swimming more this summer then any other year. Its been awesome and for that my kids are fish and little gingerbread men. Its always great to spend time with my parents as well. The rest of the day we hung out at home.
Friday- Oh Friday! What a busy and tiring day you were! So I promised a friend I would keep her son. He got here before 8am Friday morning. I knew it was going to be a little bit hard but I had no idea how hard. He wasn't exactly very pleasant most of the time he was here. I have never been so aggravated in all my life! I ended up punishing him twice. it was that bad. But we did survive and I am thankful I could help her out in a pinch. It was also stressful b/c Friday was our only "non fun" day of the week. It was the day I had to run errands and grocery shop. We managed to survive intact but I was quite worn out by 4 when he went home. We had a low key night.
Hope my kids have enjoyed summer as much as I have. I hope they also know how much I will miss them as summer comes to a close. Especially Colby...its always hard at first to re-release him to someone else all day every day again. I pray he has a great year though in 2nd grade!
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Weekend Slow Down
We got in Friday from Hattiesburg and that afternoon and evening we just unpacked and relaxed. It felt so great to be home and know we didn't have to be anywhere that night. We didn't even do Friday Movie Night with the kids. We figured they had had so many late nights with the trip and all that they needed to go to bed early plus mommy and daddy wanted some down time.
Saturday my parents offered to come pick up the kids so I could do my grocery shopping SOLO. I was so thankful for this offer. Not that my kids are really bad in the store...its just so much easier to focus when I am by myself. Plus if we only grocery shop they don't really get their energy out either. My parents brought them swimming. I hated to not be able to go but we were out of food. I picked them up at lunch time and we just enjoyed a low key afternoon. That evening I got out for a MOM's Night! I had made plans with my friends Melody and Ashleigh. These are Colby's 2 best friends moms. We see each other a lot between school and church but we have never just done something as MOMS! It was an awesome night and something I definitely needed. We stayed out for 3 hours! It was so fun and refreshing!
Sunday was super busy for us! Austin was off and able to go to church with us which worked out well. It was a very busy morning though. I had 15 kids in my class!! He stayed to help me thankfully! Its a good problem though to have so many kids and new families! For so many kids though they were all well behaved and I didn't feel too crazy after. We went on to the 2nd service after. Our plan when I started teaching was to stay for the 2nd service twice a month but this summer it just hasn't worked out that way. Austin and I were able to go to church together in July. This Sunday they were doing the Lord's Supper so we wanted to bring Colby into church. This would be his first official time since he was baptized. The kids did really well in church and I was proud of them. It was a long day though. By the time we got home it was after 1:30. We were exhausted. Colby had gone home with my parents to spend the night though. Probably a good thing b/c Austin had to go into work so it gave me some down time with just Lindsay.
Saturday my parents offered to come pick up the kids so I could do my grocery shopping SOLO. I was so thankful for this offer. Not that my kids are really bad in the store...its just so much easier to focus when I am by myself. Plus if we only grocery shop they don't really get their energy out either. My parents brought them swimming. I hated to not be able to go but we were out of food. I picked them up at lunch time and we just enjoyed a low key afternoon. That evening I got out for a MOM's Night! I had made plans with my friends Melody and Ashleigh. These are Colby's 2 best friends moms. We see each other a lot between school and church but we have never just done something as MOMS! It was an awesome night and something I definitely needed. We stayed out for 3 hours! It was so fun and refreshing!
Sunday was super busy for us! Austin was off and able to go to church with us which worked out well. It was a very busy morning though. I had 15 kids in my class!! He stayed to help me thankfully! Its a good problem though to have so many kids and new families! For so many kids though they were all well behaved and I didn't feel too crazy after. We went on to the 2nd service after. Our plan when I started teaching was to stay for the 2nd service twice a month but this summer it just hasn't worked out that way. Austin and I were able to go to church together in July. This Sunday they were doing the Lord's Supper so we wanted to bring Colby into church. This would be his first official time since he was baptized. The kids did really well in church and I was proud of them. It was a long day though. By the time we got home it was after 1:30. We were exhausted. Colby had gone home with my parents to spend the night though. Probably a good thing b/c Austin had to go into work so it gave me some down time with just Lindsay.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Hattiesburg
So just like in the past we went to Hattiesburg this past week. We always try to make a late summer trip. Its usually our last trip of the summer then also a chance to celebrate Maggie's birthday. Now with 2 kids involved in so many things: school, church, extracurricular stuff it seems our trips there are getting fewer and fewer. We did actually go earlier in the summer on a weekend but the boys were camping and us girls stayed at the apartment. It was a different trip.
This time Austin wanted time at the apartment and time to do actual stuff in Hattiesburg. We were able to leave Wednesday afternoon. We ate lunch then hit the road. We arrived around 4 in Hattiesburg. We settled in the apartment then went over to his parent's house. We visited for awhile. The kids were super excited about mawmaw and pawpaw's house. We ate dinner that night at Cracker Barrel. It was nice just visiting and catching up with them. We drove around then ended back up at their house for a little while. Again the kids just had so much fun. They played outside some even. We got back late and tried to get them straight to bed. It was a tiring day for us all!
Thursday we got up and went and had breakfast with his parents. They always enjoy cooking a big breakfast for the kids. We ate and visited for a bit then decided to ride out to USM and walk around. We often drive around there or even visit the campus bookstore across the street but it had been awhile since we had really spent much time on campus. We parked and went to the bookstore on campus. We found a couple small items there. We then walked around for about 30 minutes. It was neat reminiscing and also showing the kids where we went to school. Once we got too hot we went back to his parents house. We stayed there for a bit then met Wendi, Shelbi, and Maggie at Sweet Peppers for lunch. It was fun having lunch just us "kids". Colby and Maggie chatted away for about an hour it was so cute! We spent the afternoon over there. The kids went swimming which they loved and just enjoyed playing with their cousins. We ate an early dinner and hung out some more before all heading out. We left earlier since it had been such a long couple of days and the kids were SO tired. I was so glad they got this chance though to be with grandparents and cousins before school started back. We got to the apartment and let them play for awhile after their baths until they got WAYY too cranky.
Friday we got up early and got packed up. We got a wild hair and decided to try a new breakfast place in downtown Hattiesburg. We were so glad we did b/c it was delicious. It was something different then our usual donuts or McDonald's. I was glad we got to do a few different things on this trip. The kids loved every minute of it!
We came home and looked forward to the weekend ahead!
This time Austin wanted time at the apartment and time to do actual stuff in Hattiesburg. We were able to leave Wednesday afternoon. We ate lunch then hit the road. We arrived around 4 in Hattiesburg. We settled in the apartment then went over to his parent's house. We visited for awhile. The kids were super excited about mawmaw and pawpaw's house. We ate dinner that night at Cracker Barrel. It was nice just visiting and catching up with them. We drove around then ended back up at their house for a little while. Again the kids just had so much fun. They played outside some even. We got back late and tried to get them straight to bed. It was a tiring day for us all!
Thursday we got up and went and had breakfast with his parents. They always enjoy cooking a big breakfast for the kids. We ate and visited for a bit then decided to ride out to USM and walk around. We often drive around there or even visit the campus bookstore across the street but it had been awhile since we had really spent much time on campus. We parked and went to the bookstore on campus. We found a couple small items there. We then walked around for about 30 minutes. It was neat reminiscing and also showing the kids where we went to school. Once we got too hot we went back to his parents house. We stayed there for a bit then met Wendi, Shelbi, and Maggie at Sweet Peppers for lunch. It was fun having lunch just us "kids". Colby and Maggie chatted away for about an hour it was so cute! We spent the afternoon over there. The kids went swimming which they loved and just enjoyed playing with their cousins. We ate an early dinner and hung out some more before all heading out. We left earlier since it had been such a long couple of days and the kids were SO tired. I was so glad they got this chance though to be with grandparents and cousins before school started back. We got to the apartment and let them play for awhile after their baths until they got WAYY too cranky.
Friday we got up early and got packed up. We got a wild hair and decided to try a new breakfast place in downtown Hattiesburg. We were so glad we did b/c it was delicious. It was something different then our usual donuts or McDonald's. I was glad we got to do a few different things on this trip. The kids loved every minute of it!
We came home and looked forward to the weekend ahead!
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Friends
One thing I ofcourse love about the summertime is the time we get to spend with friends.
Monday we had a playdate set up with some sweet friends. We met them at Chickfila for breakfast. We met Tammy and her son Logan who is 4 and Ashley and her 2 sons who are 10 and 2. My kids had a blast. It was nice b/c the kids could play while we visited some. We also got to see our sweet friend Sarah who has been recovering from donating a kidney. I love the ages our kids are at b/c they are pretty well behaved and independent. We had a really great time. Afterwards we ran a couple errands and went to take care of our friends the Richardson's pets. It was a good morning and I enjoyed the time out with the littles. We rested that afternoon then got Lindsay ready for her last Tap/Jazz class of the summer. I have really enjoyed seeing her blossom in dance. Its given her confidence and also allowing her to do something athletic which is great too. Its been nice b/c its kept our days from being too long but I am also ready for some quiet evenings again!
Tuesday I had my usual book club. As always my parents kept the kids and I enjoyed my time with adults! We are really having a great session. Afterwards I picked up the kids and we took care of the Richardson animals again then came home. Once again we rested then Lindsay had her last ballet class. We are thinking of signing her up for the fall though. I am glad she got this experience this summer. Its made for a busy July but I am very thankful.
Wednesday we are heading up to Hattiesburg so look for most posts!
Monday we had a playdate set up with some sweet friends. We met them at Chickfila for breakfast. We met Tammy and her son Logan who is 4 and Ashley and her 2 sons who are 10 and 2. My kids had a blast. It was nice b/c the kids could play while we visited some. We also got to see our sweet friend Sarah who has been recovering from donating a kidney. I love the ages our kids are at b/c they are pretty well behaved and independent. We had a really great time. Afterwards we ran a couple errands and went to take care of our friends the Richardson's pets. It was a good morning and I enjoyed the time out with the littles. We rested that afternoon then got Lindsay ready for her last Tap/Jazz class of the summer. I have really enjoyed seeing her blossom in dance. Its given her confidence and also allowing her to do something athletic which is great too. Its been nice b/c its kept our days from being too long but I am also ready for some quiet evenings again!
Tuesday I had my usual book club. As always my parents kept the kids and I enjoyed my time with adults! We are really having a great session. Afterwards I picked up the kids and we took care of the Richardson animals again then came home. Once again we rested then Lindsay had her last ballet class. We are thinking of signing her up for the fall though. I am glad she got this experience this summer. Its made for a busy July but I am very thankful.
Wednesday we are heading up to Hattiesburg so look for most posts!
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