We have basketball every Saturday and Sunday, and it will be the death of me! I know that some of you don't mind or even enjoy going to your kids' sporting events. You may not mind that your whole weekend is dominated by these little amateurs. But NOT ME. It is so painful. I like watching the sport of basketball, and I like that my kids are learning it. Laura and Hannah have come a long way in their development this year. But once a week would be sufficient for me. I need a break on the weekend to keep my sanity. And Emma is usually horrible the whole time we are there. She has made little friends, which is nice. But she is constantly playing too rough, throwing a ball onto the court, or trying to escape. Matt and I are both so ready for basketball to be over. And we have a whole month to go! I don't know what I'm going to do when Laura is in 4th grade and the practice days pick up.
Emma finished out her time at Primrose this month. She is transitioning to a new preschool/daycare arrangement, and she and we are super excited about it. We enjoyed our time at Primrose, and it was right for us at that time. But this arrangement will be definitely be better for Emma. She needs a lower ratio and more disciplined environment. I also knew it was a good move, since Emma didn't care at all that she was leaving Primrose. If she were super anxious or sad about it, I might have hesitated. But Emma didn't look back when she left on Friday.
On a more somber note, our struggles are nothing compared to those of others this month. We attended a funeral for dear friends' infant. I can't even imagine, nor do I want to, the pain that they endure every day. Their sweet baby girl was still born at 30 weeks.
And my poor 10 year old cousin has been in Children's Hospital for the last 3 weeks and received a devastating diagnosis. We have all praying fervently that she will recover enough to go home and adjust to her new reality.
Please pray for these two families. We need to recognize that every day is a gift and not a guarantee.
Some funnies from the month:
Emma was watching a show or playing a game or something on her Kindle, and she leaned over next to me and said, "Mom look. That animal is just like you. She is protecting her baby from witches." Yep Emma, that's what I do - protect you from witches. Everyday. Hee hee!
Every night at dinner, Hannah rates my dinner selection and cooking. One night we had something that she liked, and she gave me 100 points, or some high number. Then she said, "Mom, I'm going to live with you when I grow up cause you cook good food." Well, that only lasted until the next dinner that she didn't like.
Laura has been very into reading. Her favorite series right now is the Boxcar Children. She is also loving piano. She was trying to compose her own songs this morning. Typical. (Sense my sarcasm...)
Hannah is very into Shopkins too. She and her buddies trade them and play with them in their after school program. She is also very excited for her birthday in a couple of weeks. She is requesting a Brave theme this year and wants to go to the American Girl store. Curse that company! It's fun to watch their faces though.
Tonight is our Downton Abbey dinner party at The Refectory. I am sooo excited. It's going to be a blast! We are dressing in 1920s period clothing, and Matt of course has some special props. Follow me on Twitter for a sneak peak! @MarieAAdams
Some random Lego playing...
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| Emma messing with my phone |
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| They both said, "Mom, look at our toes!" Umm...anatomy lesson? |
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| Hannah doing a bball drill |
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