We took the kids to the Home Depot to do their craft at the beginning of the month. Alice is getting more independent and even though she can't wield a hammer and shouldn't be left alone with a paint brush, she sure tried to do it without us. Peter loves to build and I'm sure he'll continue build "creations" this summer. Kendal loves to create so she's always happy to go.
Alice and I got to go to Peter's class the Friday before mothers day for a pastries with parents activity. Alice was everywhere in the chaos, but I was happy to get some time with Peter. He gave me a sweet note, flower, and read to me.
Our Darrington reunion came early this year because Cody will be unavailable most of the summer. We rented a big house near Lava for Mothers day weekend. We drove there Friday after school. The kids all ran around having so much fun. They played outside a lot, basketball, baseball, night games, movies, and we brought the water bottle rocket. Saturday we had an easy going morning. After lunch we went to Lava Hot springs to play for a couple of hours. The kids had a lot of fun! Alice is fearless in the water and was everywhere! Kendal went between the deep pool and kiddie pool. Peter wandered and played mostly in the little kid pool. The adults got in some great play time with loads of games over the weekend. Each night we pulled out games and stole an hour or so each day to play something while the kids were preoccupied. I got to snuggle sweet Madelyn all weekend and loved it!! Sunday was good. I let Casey stay in the room with Alice because he'd been up with her a handful of times during the night, so I went down and made breakfast for the crew since it was our turn to cook. We all had a nice morning together. Cheryl got the kids to make cards for their mommies and give us a chocolate bar along with a lecture that they couldn't ask for some. (Even thigh they all did.) We all rolled out in the early afternoon. I drove, kendal read the whole way home, while the others napped. It was a wonderful weekend, full of fun, laughs, and memories!
Kendal ended her school year of piano last week. She put on a mini performance with David and Becca after her lesson. She's progressed this year but not without some struggle. She's realizing it can be hard work and practice needs to be a priority. (Whether she continues to keep those things in mind is another story) I will never force piano, but I want her to want this and realize her talent and the good job she's doing!
My parents debated when to come this month. They ended up choosing the Grandparents picnic at the kids school. They came Tuesday afternoon and got to watch Kendal and Peter at swim lessons. Afterwards we all ate out at Pizza pie cafe (Thanks mom and dad!). Wednesday was the Grandparents picnic at the school. Cheryl got to come too! We ate outside and then got dragged into the book fair. It was crazy busy and just annoying. (It'll be of limits from now on!) My parents were sweet and bought the kids a book (Kendal, wings of fire. Peter, Pokemon). We got to spend more time with my parents and had to say goodbye Thursday. Peter really wanted them to stay longer, but that's life. It wasn't a long visit, but the kids got quality time with them so it was good!
Track starts this week. The kids had to make up a Swim lesson Monday so I had Casey take them Saturday to practice. Casey said Peter impressed him (let's hope athletic Peter not stubborn Peter comes out at the meets) Kendal is determined and will have a good season. Their first meet us tomorrow!
Monday night the kids went strait from swim to Kendal's chior concert. Kendal gave a great performance and I'm so proud of her dedication this past year! She's learned the songs and sang them so much Peter's picked up a bit and even Alice learned "won won lost boy"! From the Peter pan song (also probably why she's called Pete Peter Pan lately.
Peter got to celebrate his birthday at school Monday. He requested doughnuts and Capri Sun as his treat. Each birthday kid gets to stand on their desk as they're sung to. The class got a bonus surprise when another students mom came in with a live piglet to gift to Peter's teacher Miss Breeding at the end of the school day. (She loves pigs and has lots of stuffed ones around her classroom. The pig will join her five goats and chicks at home!) Lots of happy chaos! Alice didn't know what to think, but loved being surrounded by the happy kids, eating a snack and talking about a piggy.
Today was Kendal's field trip to the fish hatchery and fossil beds nearby. I ended up not being able to go because James was to sick for Vanessa to take Alice for me. Thankfully the rain that hit us didn't follow them and they had a good day!
Casey has had a busy month as well, between testing and othst end of the year happenings he's had to condense and change his plans and projects for school. At least he's been able to steal away some time to see Captain Marvel and Endgame!
Our packed week continues with babysitting, track, Swim, and feeding the elders. School's out next week. I can do this! (I think ; )
And just for smiles: little lady and all her business and silliness! Plus my three little loves!
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