We went to see cousin David play soccer a week and a half ago. It's definitely entertaining to watch Kindergartners play. He was distracted but did well. The kids had fun on the sidelines watching and bugging each other.
Sunday the 24th we had Casey's parents, Terry - Sarah + their trio, and Brett - Vanessa + their trio over for dinner. Thankfully we were in between rainy days so the kids could play and enjoy time outside. We enjoyed a baked potato bar and caught up with each other while the kids ran wild all around.
Any sunny day the kids get the go out and ride bikes with the neighbor kids. It's an almost daily thing and they're happy to finally have some younger kids in our little street to enjoy time with.
This past week the kids started swim lessons. Peter has never been a pool / lake lover, but it was time to put him in lessons. He protested and wasn't happy so I have an incentive going that if they are good during lessons and try they'll get an extra prize from our Disney trip next month. Kendal is the top in her class and doing so well. She floats like a champ and is working on strokes and holding her breath better as she swims. Peter surprised me by being very cooperative and great in lessons. He loves his teacher and will do whatever she says. Normally he clings to Casey and I and wont go into depths of any water. His teacher has him doing everything. He was even floating on his own (till he realized his teacher wasn't holding him then he'd drop). We are amazed at how well he does for others (church teachers, swim, etc.). I guess he just chooses to show his stubborn side with mom and dad : /.
My Dad contracted a serious infection and was hospitalized for almost a week. It's been very rough on him and we hope he continues to recover and get better. The kids and I went down Friday to spend the weekend at my parents. For the first time in my life I push mowed a lawn. (I had a friend in high school who lost her toes mowing the lawn and I had three capable siblings to do it growing up so I had excuses to get out of it.) (Casey pointed out I have mowed with a ridding mower many times though.) The kids were happy to see Grandpa and Grandma. We got to see Katherine, David, Anica, Elliot, and even a small bit with Campbell during the weekend. The kids snuggled and watched movies with Grandpa and played around with Katherine. We ran errands with Grandma and tried to be helpful. After church Sunday the kids went with me to pick up Nana and we got to enjoy her company for dinner along with Mom, Dad, David, Anica, and Elliot. We were grateful for the short visit, and hope my Dad is on the mend and feeling better each day.
Above pictures (Elliot, he played peek a boo with me and made sweet car sounds all weekend with tractors and cars.) ( Peter in his play zone.) (Kendal got a tractor with battery powered wheels twisted up in her hair. It was a good fifteen minutes and many tears / yelling to free it.) (Treats with Grandpa, wouldn't be Grandma and Grandpa's house without sweets.) (Kendal swipes my phone lately and had some selfie time.)
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