We have had some good times lately. I guess, I have been enjoying them more than before because I know it is coming to an end. It is August. I have to go back to work. And I am second guessing saying yes to this long term sub position. But perhaps that is all thoughts for another blog. Point being, my moments this summer with the kids and with time are coming to an end. So, here’s to the last days of summer; may the next 19 days be just as good!
Jeremy’s Aunt Diane and Uncle Jim brought Madison over a get well soon present Sunday night. It was good to have a visit as the day had been long without Jeremy around (he was yet to return from his bike trip). She had bubbles with fancy princess wand shapes, a 36-piece puzzle, and a little tea set. This was Madison’s first piece puzzle, so it was fun to watch her and Diane put it together. We used up all the bubbles the next day while I hung laundry on the line. And the tea set was used to host Diane and Jim that night. It was a sweet surprise.
I invited my parents over for supper on Wednesday. I like having them over for starters, but I also “owed” them for all their help on Saturday watching the kids while I wrote my paper for class. We don’t pay either set of grandparents for all the time they spend with the girls – they are not babysitters, after all, but family who truly desire to be with the girls. At the same time, they are not obligated (or shouldn’t be…do you hear me, Grandparents?) to watch them, and so we appreciate their willingness to do so. As a token of gratitude, I try to have them over for supper which gets them out of making a meal, but we also get to hang out with them as a family. Anyway… the other night we had my parents over – meatball sandwiches (one of my favorite), watermelon, and fresh peach crisp with vanilla ice cream. Afterwards, the girls had Grandma caught in the cycle of Ring Around the Rosie. My mom was a willing participant, and soon everyone was a sweaty mess!
Yesterday, we went to the livestock auction. We were there a LONG time (and I have no pictures because I left the camera at home). There were lots of great animals to see: a 700 pound pig!, baby goats – Madison let them nibble her toes and fingers and even got in the pen with them!, baby kittens, puppies, bunnies – Madison even held one!, cows (of course), and sheep, horses (with buggies), and adult goats. We were there a long time enjoying the morning.
I picked up some paint brushes for the girls at the flea market as well, so when we got home, we painted the sidewalk before heading in for lunch.
Then, last night, Madison wanted to play her instruments. I suggested we just go outside and have a marching band. (The music is MUCH more tolerable outside to listen to!) She wanted to take a few of her animals out to enjoy the show. And then, she and Ellie (and I will admit to being a part of the band) went at it.
They welcomed Jeremy home with real fanfare that night! Then, they found his hats in his truck and wanted to try them on….
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
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