Everyone is home in their own beds tonight (except for Chris, Hadley and me who are sitting in the office reading/writing) after a long and eventful weekend. The kids had a fabulous time with Aunt Molly and Gma & Gpa starting on Saturday morning while Chris and I stole away to Carlsbad for an overnighter. This was notable mostly for Gentry as it was her first sleepover. The kids always love to be with A.Molly!
It was nice to get away on a brief little one-nighter. It was short enough for me to not miss the kids and not too long that we ran out of things to do or talk about. Just relaxed and read a book and didn't load the dishwasher. It was nice.
Not much more of an update than that for this week. I'm afraid tomorrow the kids will be dragging - Mondays are always difficult, especially for Hadley. She is always so sensitive to the happenings of the weekend and time spent with those she loves. (Sounds like someone I remember being a long time ago . . .)
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Update
The school year seems to be in full gear now. Finally worked out carpools and the morning routine for the most part. We survived a Monday morning picture day today so, phew, that is finally over for the year. Let's see, now the next biggest thing is Halloween costumes. I've promised myself that I will not get out the costumes/decor containers until no earlier than October 10th. AND not until I pack up some of the toys and stuff we have around the house right now.
We had fun last night going to Upland after church to wait for the Kings to arrive and celebrate Cameron and Carolyns' birthday. The kids always seem to like to get together and the triplets are less and less scary to Gentry every time we see them because they are all getting older.
Hadley is having a rough start with 3rd grade math again this year. Not sure what it will take to convince her that she is smart and with just the right attitude, she can do it. It is so hard to motivate a child who has 'decided' she isn't good at or doesn't like math.
Vincent is still happy to spend as much time as possible with the Johnson cousins. The cutest game he and Landon play is Cub Scouts. They work on earning badges and doing things for them. Very cute. I know he is anxious to join Scouts and happy that he has had the opportunity to see them on Tuesday nights when they kids have to come with me to mutual.
Lauren is recovering from another one of her 'colds'. Poor thing has been coughing at night so much that she is tired in the day. I had the fun of working in her preschool with her today and am continually amazed by what an old soul she is. The kids all seem and act soooo much younger than her. She is still well-behaved and focused on her activities.
Gentry has decided that she doesn't really need or want to use the potty. The only progress I made by getting out the training potty was that now she seems more aware of when she wets her diaper because she'll tell me. She is silly and will get a new diaper and throw it at you when she needs to be changed. Ahhh, maybe next month.
Looking forward to a little overnighter trip for our anniversary this weekend. So nice to have Molly to watch the kids. This will also be Gentry's first sleepover or overnight away from me. She is 3, compared to Hadley when she was about 1 and having sleepovers with Aunt Molly.
We had fun last night going to Upland after church to wait for the Kings to arrive and celebrate Cameron and Carolyns' birthday. The kids always seem to like to get together and the triplets are less and less scary to Gentry every time we see them because they are all getting older.
Hadley is having a rough start with 3rd grade math again this year. Not sure what it will take to convince her that she is smart and with just the right attitude, she can do it. It is so hard to motivate a child who has 'decided' she isn't good at or doesn't like math.
Vincent is still happy to spend as much time as possible with the Johnson cousins. The cutest game he and Landon play is Cub Scouts. They work on earning badges and doing things for them. Very cute. I know he is anxious to join Scouts and happy that he has had the opportunity to see them on Tuesday nights when they kids have to come with me to mutual.
Lauren is recovering from another one of her 'colds'. Poor thing has been coughing at night so much that she is tired in the day. I had the fun of working in her preschool with her today and am continually amazed by what an old soul she is. The kids all seem and act soooo much younger than her. She is still well-behaved and focused on her activities.
Gentry has decided that she doesn't really need or want to use the potty. The only progress I made by getting out the training potty was that now she seems more aware of when she wets her diaper because she'll tell me. She is silly and will get a new diaper and throw it at you when she needs to be changed. Ahhh, maybe next month.
Looking forward to a little overnighter trip for our anniversary this weekend. So nice to have Molly to watch the kids. This will also be Gentry's first sleepover or overnight away from me. She is 3, compared to Hadley when she was about 1 and having sleepovers with Aunt Molly.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Update
I didn't get around to update yesterday due to Hadley's baptism. The event was wonderful and I know it has had a lot of meaning to her. Hadley is such an incredible and inspiring spirit. I hope that she will continue to grow in knowledge and make even more covenants with her Heavenly Father in this life.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Update
We are officially gearing up for school starting this week. Feels like a ton of plans for the last two days of summer are coming together. We've been playing/getting together with our cousins so often that I don't know what we'd do with ourselves if we didn't see them again tomorrow on Labor Day.
Just got home late from an evening in Upland. I've always enjoyed those Sunday evenings for dinner out there. Played Tripoli with the three oldest kids, papa made chocolate shakes, hung out and got things organized for Hadley's baptism next Sunday. Chris was able to come with which was an extra bonus for us all. Ended the evening by him and papa giving Hadley a blessing for an earache and general congestion she is having. She is so sensitive to getting sick. I don't blame her - she gets upset when she doesn't feel well. Just like me.
Hadley is anxiously preparing for her baptism next Sunday. We are sad more of my side of the family can't make it but excited for all of those who can. It will be a short and sweet program - focusing on the the importance ordinances taking place more than anything.
Vincent. And Vincent today surprised us by bearing his testimony in sacrament meeting. At the age of 6! I am trying not to be too proud, as I believe bearing one's testimony is a personal matter - some don't mind doing it publicly while others do. But what Chris and I loved is how he seemed to be prompted by several primary-age children (two of which read their testimonies) who bore theirs and two boys on the stand who he knows. He marched up there and waited his turn - then did it. He talked about temples and how when we are young we can be preparing to go to the temple.
Lauren got another cute little short bob haircut that matches her personality so well I cannot express it. She enjoys so much out of life but is constantly looking for more. I have a feeling preschool is going to agree very well with her!
Gentry, I feel, is going to have a rude awakening this week when the kids go to school. Never has she been left alone with just me for so long. I am hoping that she will get a little bit more imaginative play time by herself but I know she will miss the older kids.
Just got home late from an evening in Upland. I've always enjoyed those Sunday evenings for dinner out there. Played Tripoli with the three oldest kids, papa made chocolate shakes, hung out and got things organized for Hadley's baptism next Sunday. Chris was able to come with which was an extra bonus for us all. Ended the evening by him and papa giving Hadley a blessing for an earache and general congestion she is having. She is so sensitive to getting sick. I don't blame her - she gets upset when she doesn't feel well. Just like me.
Hadley is anxiously preparing for her baptism next Sunday. We are sad more of my side of the family can't make it but excited for all of those who can. It will be a short and sweet program - focusing on the the importance ordinances taking place more than anything.
Vincent. And Vincent today surprised us by bearing his testimony in sacrament meeting. At the age of 6! I am trying not to be too proud, as I believe bearing one's testimony is a personal matter - some don't mind doing it publicly while others do. But what Chris and I loved is how he seemed to be prompted by several primary-age children (two of which read their testimonies) who bore theirs and two boys on the stand who he knows. He marched up there and waited his turn - then did it. He talked about temples and how when we are young we can be preparing to go to the temple.
Lauren got another cute little short bob haircut that matches her personality so well I cannot express it. She enjoys so much out of life but is constantly looking for more. I have a feeling preschool is going to agree very well with her!
Gentry, I feel, is going to have a rude awakening this week when the kids go to school. Never has she been left alone with just me for so long. I am hoping that she will get a little bit more imaginative play time by herself but I know she will miss the older kids.
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