Although we didn't send the Champ to church last weekend, he seemed better in the afternoon. We sent him to Awana. That evening I thought he had a fever, and he did. On the following day...his birthday...his fever was down a little. He really wanted to go to school since it was his birthday. I asked him if he could participate in gym class. He said it would be too hard. That's when we knew he was really sick. Daddy took him to the doctor on his birthday, and we learned that he had strep. Bummer of a birthday...stayed home from school and from the basketball awards that evening.
On Tuesday, I stayed home with him and Princess as Champ continued to recover. I know he was bummed about missing karate.
Wednesday everyone was back to the grind. I came over to Champ's school during my lunch and recess to help pass out his birthday treats...popsicles. Popsicles were a big hit. He picked Henry to pass out napkins for the treats. In a surprising move, he picked Brooklyn to help him take extra treats "down the hall" to other teachers. I asked him later why he chose Brooklyn. (Brooklyn is a nice girl that he has known for years, but I was surprised he didn't choose a boy.) He told me that Brooklyn was following directions when the teacher asked everyone to sit down rather than crowd him. I was so exhausted that night....all my 5 AM workouts/teaching/mothering/etc. finally got the best of me...I went to bed that night at 6:30 and slept till 7 AM on Thursday.
Thankfully Thursday was the last day before break for all of us. Champ and Daddy went to the Pacers game that night. (Pacers played the Wizards and won by 4 points.) Princess and I opted for a long walk around the neighborhood.
Today the kids and I went to the CLC. Champ played a NBA game on the wii...virtual exercising! :) Then we went to the basketball court. Champ really wanted to play a basketball game with some boys already on the court. However, he was too shy to ask. So, I eventually asked their dad if he could be included. Champ had a great time playing with the boys. We had wanted to go outside later, but the weather was producing hail and rain.
This week Princess has tried to immitate the noises that animals make. I doubt the majority of the world would know what she is trying to do, but I do. She loves pointing to the animals in her books. We say the animal name and the sound the animal makes. I love that she is trying these sounds too. So cute!
Princess thinks Champ is hilarious, and Champ loves having an audience. They feed off of each other and are just so adorable when they are getting along well.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A Good Week
We are simply 4 days away from spring break. Hooray! The weather has been incredibly nice, making us long even more for a break.
Champ loves his karate at after care on Tuesdays.
On Wednesday, we walked over to the last basketball practice of this season.
On Thursday, we celebrated the Champ's birthday at my parents' house.
On Friday, I enjoyed my cardio kickboxing class with my friend Bekah. When I came home, I waited for my shower to warm up. It never did. Our hot water heater isn't working. We went with the Toths for a cookout at the Worgess house. Those are always fun.
On Saturday, Champ had the last game of the season. He scored 4 baskets during his 3 quarters. Daddy and I traded watching the kids or exercising. We went to my parents' house to enjoy showers. The Champs' birthday celebration was that evening. We were taking 2 boys bowling. The boys loved bowling. Champ won both games...it helped to have the bumpers up. When we went with the boys and their families to Steak n Shake, Champ kept complaining about his stomach and wanting to go home or go to the bathroom. I think he eventually got sick in the bathroom. He came home and fell asleep with his head on the toilet seat lid.
Today Princess and I were the only ones to go to church. Daddy stayed home with the Champ, but he seems to be feeling better. I volunteered to help in Princess's room today.
Champ loves his karate at after care on Tuesdays.
On Wednesday, we walked over to the last basketball practice of this season.
On Thursday, we celebrated the Champ's birthday at my parents' house.
On Friday, I enjoyed my cardio kickboxing class with my friend Bekah. When I came home, I waited for my shower to warm up. It never did. Our hot water heater isn't working. We went with the Toths for a cookout at the Worgess house. Those are always fun.
On Saturday, Champ had the last game of the season. He scored 4 baskets during his 3 quarters. Daddy and I traded watching the kids or exercising. We went to my parents' house to enjoy showers. The Champs' birthday celebration was that evening. We were taking 2 boys bowling. The boys loved bowling. Champ won both games...it helped to have the bumpers up. When we went with the boys and their families to Steak n Shake, Champ kept complaining about his stomach and wanting to go home or go to the bathroom. I think he eventually got sick in the bathroom. He came home and fell asleep with his head on the toilet seat lid.
Today Princess and I were the only ones to go to church. Daddy stayed home with the Champ, but he seems to be feeling better. I volunteered to help in Princess's room today.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Keep on Moving
Basketball practices on Wednesday are always a highlight. This time we walked to and from practice. On Thursday, we took The Champ to the driving range and putt putt course as a treat for being "brave" at a doctor's appointment. He was thrilled to be back. Princess played some great defense on the putt putt course. She held on to three balls for most of the 18 holes, and she wasn't parting with them for anything.
On Friday, we went to our favorite local park. The kids love everything there.
Saturday morning brought another basketball game. Champ made 1 basket. We went to the library to check out books. We spent multiple hours working in the yard on Saturday.
Sunday brought a second lost tooth for the Champ. Sunday we went to church, our favorite local taco joint, and Kroger. Champ and I worked in the yard a little bit. Then the kids and I went to a neighbor's house to play with their kids. We went out to dinner with the Toths and Worgesses. We were celebrating one dad's birthday. We went to dinner at a local pizza place, followed by ice cream at another favorite local ice cream joint. The line for ice cream was wrapped around the building, and no one left line when they announced that they ran out of vanilla.
Today we went to Taret after school. We were buying diapers, spending money from the tooth fairy, and scouting out toys the Champ would want for his birthday. I love how Princess goes to the door to the sunroom and longlingly starts tapping at the door to let us know that she wants to go outside. We have been playing a lot on the deck and in the backyard. Champ loves sports outside, of course. We are working with Princess on sitting down at the edge of the deck and getting off the deck with your feet hitting the ground first.
On Friday, we went to our favorite local park. The kids love everything there.
Saturday morning brought another basketball game. Champ made 1 basket. We went to the library to check out books. We spent multiple hours working in the yard on Saturday.
Sunday brought a second lost tooth for the Champ. Sunday we went to church, our favorite local taco joint, and Kroger. Champ and I worked in the yard a little bit. Then the kids and I went to a neighbor's house to play with their kids. We went out to dinner with the Toths and Worgesses. We were celebrating one dad's birthday. We went to dinner at a local pizza place, followed by ice cream at another favorite local ice cream joint. The line for ice cream was wrapped around the building, and no one left line when they announced that they ran out of vanilla.
Today we went to Taret after school. We were buying diapers, spending money from the tooth fairy, and scouting out toys the Champ would want for his birthday. I love how Princess goes to the door to the sunroom and longlingly starts tapping at the door to let us know that she wants to go outside. We have been playing a lot on the deck and in the backyard. Champ loves sports outside, of course. We are working with Princess on sitting down at the edge of the deck and getting off the deck with your feet hitting the ground first.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Great Weekend
The Champ went to my parent's house Friday evening for dinner and a movie (Peter Pan). While he was away, the remaining 3 of us used our Groupon coupon at Pipers. We ate delicious salads and an appetizer sampler.
On Saturday, the Champ was one of 5 people to play on his basketball team. Everyone got to play the whole game. The Champ scored 5 baskets. Next, we went to the Children's Museum. It was opening day for their Lego exhibit. We came home for a nap for Princess. Mommy and Daddy traded turns working out at the CLC. Then Daddy took The Champ to a family fun night at the school he will go to next year. My highlight of the day though was when the Champ and Princess sat side by side and he read some books to her.
Today we went to church. It was good to see the pastor (who is recovering from throat cancer) give a quick hello via video. After church, we always have to play in the boat and on the indoor playground. We headed to Kroger for groceries. When Princess napped, Champ and I walked to his school for next year and played on the playground. We babysat for a friend's kids today. They joined us at the playground. We all walked home where we played in the backyard for hours. Princess joined us in the backyard when she woke up from her nap. We painted with water; blew bubbles; and played soccer, tennis, and tag. We made our own pizzas for dinner. Princess and I stopped by my parents house.
On Saturday, the Champ was one of 5 people to play on his basketball team. Everyone got to play the whole game. The Champ scored 5 baskets. Next, we went to the Children's Museum. It was opening day for their Lego exhibit. We came home for a nap for Princess. Mommy and Daddy traded turns working out at the CLC. Then Daddy took The Champ to a family fun night at the school he will go to next year. My highlight of the day though was when the Champ and Princess sat side by side and he read some books to her.
Today we went to church. It was good to see the pastor (who is recovering from throat cancer) give a quick hello via video. After church, we always have to play in the boat and on the indoor playground. We headed to Kroger for groceries. When Princess napped, Champ and I walked to his school for next year and played on the playground. We babysat for a friend's kids today. They joined us at the playground. We all walked home where we played in the backyard for hours. Princess joined us in the backyard when she woke up from her nap. We painted with water; blew bubbles; and played soccer, tennis, and tag. We made our own pizzas for dinner. Princess and I stopped by my parents house.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Books, Books, Books
I can't believe how into books Princess suddenly is. I love how she backs her little self right up to me and plops down in my lap. She wants me to read to her all the time...no exaggeration. We are reading Hop on Pop, Maisy's Favorite Animals, Maisy's Favorite Toys, I Like to Play, Mr. Brown Can Moo Can You, First Words, That's Not My Truck, That's Not My Snowman, Babies on the Move, Elmo's Guessing Game About Colors, The Going to Bed Book, etc.
Champ loves books too. He chose a Scooby Doo book from his school library today. We read that twice and Dino Soccer (three times) tonight.
We are also supposed to be working on memorizing the books of the Bible for Awana.
Champ loves books too. He chose a Scooby Doo book from his school library today. We read that twice and Dino Soccer (three times) tonight.
We are also supposed to be working on memorizing the books of the Bible for Awana.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Our Week
It was either this week or last week that the Champ was the Star Student in art. He listened and obeyed.
On Tuesday, we visited another day care for the second time. We have enrolled Princess in the day care. She is set to begin there in August. I'm really dissatisfied with some things that have happened at the current school that she and the Champ attend. We are looking forward to switching her to a day care with better security and where the staff are more thoroughly trained. It is also a 3-4 minute drive to get there, and it is located roughly the same distance away from the school the Champ will go to next year.
The Champ started Karate this week at after care. He, of course, loved it.
Wednesday night was basketball practice. Daddy is really doing a good job of helping the team grow.
Thursday night the kids and I went to Chicago's Pizza with the Osborns. It was good to catch up.
The Champ got the star student award in music on Friday. He was very well behaved during the music movie.
On Friday night, the kids and I went to get the Champ a treat at Meijer. (He deserved it after a rough doctor's appointment.) Then we went to Chick Fil A. It was a super hero party that night. The Champ dressed as spiderman. He got a Captain America cape from the restaurant. An artist was there who drew pictures for the kids. A spiderman there to get your picture with. The kids used silly string like it was spiderwebs.
Today was the Champ's basketball game. My mom and my grandma joined Princess and I in the stands. She snuggled with us while the Champ made 4 baskets, rebounds, and great passes. He even pays attention to the game from the bench. Daddy was super excited at the good job the team did.
Champ earned a pizza tonight through the Book It program at Pizza Hut. We loved that Pizza Hut ran out of personal pan pizzas and so the Champ got a pizza (for free) that was at least twice the size he usually gets.
Princess has been requesting us read to her a lot of books. She holds the book up to us and crawls up in our laps. I love that she is enjoying books. She is also enjoying coloring. She is very protective about her favorite things. She does not like it at all if the Champ gets on her rocking horse or sits in her chair. She also doesn't like him reading Hop on Pop. Somehow she thinks it is a good idea to go after him and try to get him to physically move out of her way.
I am proud of myself for making it to the CLC every work morning this week to work out. I even made it to a 5:00 AM kickboxing class with my friend Bekah. Daddy and I traded turns going to the CLC today to work out. I was super excited to run into my friend Vanessa while I was there. She and I got to catch up while working out.
On Tuesday, we visited another day care for the second time. We have enrolled Princess in the day care. She is set to begin there in August. I'm really dissatisfied with some things that have happened at the current school that she and the Champ attend. We are looking forward to switching her to a day care with better security and where the staff are more thoroughly trained. It is also a 3-4 minute drive to get there, and it is located roughly the same distance away from the school the Champ will go to next year.
The Champ started Karate this week at after care. He, of course, loved it.
Wednesday night was basketball practice. Daddy is really doing a good job of helping the team grow.
Thursday night the kids and I went to Chicago's Pizza with the Osborns. It was good to catch up.
The Champ got the star student award in music on Friday. He was very well behaved during the music movie.
On Friday night, the kids and I went to get the Champ a treat at Meijer. (He deserved it after a rough doctor's appointment.) Then we went to Chick Fil A. It was a super hero party that night. The Champ dressed as spiderman. He got a Captain America cape from the restaurant. An artist was there who drew pictures for the kids. A spiderman there to get your picture with. The kids used silly string like it was spiderwebs.
Today was the Champ's basketball game. My mom and my grandma joined Princess and I in the stands. She snuggled with us while the Champ made 4 baskets, rebounds, and great passes. He even pays attention to the game from the bench. Daddy was super excited at the good job the team did.
Champ earned a pizza tonight through the Book It program at Pizza Hut. We loved that Pizza Hut ran out of personal pan pizzas and so the Champ got a pizza (for free) that was at least twice the size he usually gets.
Princess has been requesting us read to her a lot of books. She holds the book up to us and crawls up in our laps. I love that she is enjoying books. She is also enjoying coloring. She is very protective about her favorite things. She does not like it at all if the Champ gets on her rocking horse or sits in her chair. She also doesn't like him reading Hop on Pop. Somehow she thinks it is a good idea to go after him and try to get him to physically move out of her way.
I am proud of myself for making it to the CLC every work morning this week to work out. I even made it to a 5:00 AM kickboxing class with my friend Bekah. Daddy and I traded turns going to the CLC today to work out. I was super excited to run into my friend Vanessa while I was there. She and I got to catch up while working out.
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