The 18th was early release for Kendal and no school for Peter. Peter got to have his friend Sam over in the morning. They spent almost the whole time playing Legos. (Something his sister isn't as obsessed with so it was great having someone over who loves them as much as he does.) That afternoon Brook and Meadow Virnig came home with Kendal. They played mostly outside enjoying the sunshine. Alice joined them for a bit eating dirt and finding rocks.
Saturday (the 21st) was Brook and Meadow's birthday. They wanted a day with Kendal so their mom surprised them by having Kendal join them for the whole day. They met up at a Rock climbing gym that morning. Casey and Peter joined the fun and they all got to climb. Both kids did great! Kendal reached the top countless times and did really well. Peter kept getting higher and outdid his best a few times. He liked the smaller wall that lead to a slide and did that the most. Casey got in a few climbs and enjoyed himself too!
At noon Casey took Peter for lunch and more Daddy time. Peter wanted McDonald's (aka happy meal and play place). After lunch Peter chose to go to the First Federal Park to play for awhile. Peter played on the zip line swing the most. They made a pit stop for snacks at WinCo and saw Grandma and Grandpa D at Home Depot before coming home.
Kendal got to climb a bit longer than they went out to lunch at Pizza Pie Cafe. She got to go back to Brook and Meadow's farm. (She's been wishing and waiting for a visit to their farm, and was elated to go!) She fed a baby goat, shot a bb gun with the girls and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon with her best buddies! She loves these girls and thinks the world of them. They are so kind, friendly, and all around good girls. (They even spent their own birthday money buying her a fingerling (little electronic / interactive monkey.) She's adored it and even more she adores her wonderful friends!
Since the climbing passes were good for the whole day we had an early dinner and went back for a fun family night. The kids and Casey climbed some more and showed me their sweet skills. Alice toddled all around and was happy to explore.
Peter had his kindergarten program this past week. He did a wonderful job in all of his songs! Grandma and Grandpa D, Vanessa and her little ones came to watch also. I was proud of Peter for being courageous and performing. We got doughnuts and enjoyed them after school to celebrate! The other picture is of flowers he took for secretaries day at school. He had a good week of not begging to stay home! Distractions, positivity, and some mindful exercises are helping. Not everyday is perfect, but we're trying.
Kendal was awarded Student of the month for Responsibility this past Friday! I had to hold in the secret all week; she spotted me quickly at her assembly so I thought I'd ruined the surprise, but she'd been told that morning so she was hoping I'd be there. I was honestly tearful for a minute. Kendal gets the least at home lately. Little brother is requiring more help / effort, and baby sister is always vying for mom's attention. Kendal is our easy child and often overlooked. So I was so happy to see her recognized. Kendal received a certificate for ice cream with her award so we took the kids to get cones after dinner. Peter dubbed himself the burger king at the restaurant and on the way home they became knights!
Alice had her 15 month Check up last week. She is 31 in. tall (about 60th%) and 21 lbs (about 50th %). She's only gained a few ounces since January. I personally think she gained then lost a few pounds. I blame teething, getting picky with foods, and turning into a full on busy body. I have a running text to my parents with Alice's accessory for the day and mission for the day. Examples below (Accessory of the day: my purse, mission: to climb everything- - Accessory of the day: brothers backpack, mission of the day: to be a busy body - - Accessory of the day, a bruise from climbing, mission: to eat all her noodles) If you look back on previous posts you'll see her accessory of the day in most photos. We are loving her silly, girly, energetic personality. She spent the last hour of church toddling around the chapel in our fifth Sunday meeting greeting, taking marshmallows, crawling under benches, and eating someone's pen.
Some pretty proud moments these past few weeks. Even on the longer days of parenthood it doesn't take much reflection (or reminders from Casey ; ) that we're blessed with some amazing kids! Love these three so much! You too Casey. 💙
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