1. We went out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants on Saturday: Cosi Cucina. Love that place and it being DM Restaurant Week made for a very inexpensive meal and a ton of leftovers for Sunday's lunch!
2. On Sunday Nick had his fantasy football draft. The neighbor ladies (whose husbands were all doing the draft) decided that meant a pool/water table day (given the hot weather) and picnic. I think the kids got a little hot outside, despite being in the shade. But we had a good time and the kids got to play together.
3. Ellie's dance class lasts 45 minutes... and the grocery store is just across the street. My goal: Get the week's grocery shopping while Ellie is at dance class. I tried it for the first time on Tuesday and it was a success--- with 15 minutes to spare!
4. The girls and I went to the fabric store on Wednesday after day-care. I am going to attempt to make Ellie a dance bag. Wish me luck--- OK, I don't think it should be that hard, just need to find time to get it done.
5. I am painting the girls' rooms today. Ellie decided if Neve was going to get her entire room painted then she wanted hers painted as well. Purple for Ellie and pink for Neve. I hope it is not too much for me in terms of color (says the girl who likes everything painted tan).
Friday, August 29, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
5 on Friday
1. Ellie started dance class on Tuesday! She loves her new tap shoes and wants to wear them all the time.
2. Ellie also started soccer this week. She is on a team with two of the neighbor kids, so she is very excited about that. It was a little hot at practice, but the kids seem to have fun.
3. Last Sunday we took a family bike ride with the new Wee Hoo. Neve was not so sure of it in the beginning, but liked it by the end.
4. My sister and her kids came over to play and have dinner on Saturday night. Always fun to see all the kids playing together! Neve's favorite part of the day was "playing with Liam and Alida."
5. In years past I don't remember it raining so much during August. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. Well, maybe when it is thundering in the middle of the night and we have a 4-year old crying because she is scared. The 2-year old sleeps right through it. I do like our water bill this summer--- we have not had to water the grass much as all!
2. Ellie also started soccer this week. She is on a team with two of the neighbor kids, so she is very excited about that. It was a little hot at practice, but the kids seem to have fun.
3. Last Sunday we took a family bike ride with the new Wee Hoo. Neve was not so sure of it in the beginning, but liked it by the end.
4. My sister and her kids came over to play and have dinner on Saturday night. Always fun to see all the kids playing together! Neve's favorite part of the day was "playing with Liam and Alida."
5. In years past I don't remember it raining so much during August. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. Well, maybe when it is thundering in the middle of the night and we have a 4-year old crying because she is scared. The 2-year old sleeps right through it. I do like our water bill this summer--- we have not had to water the grass much as all!
Friday, August 15, 2014
5 on Friday
1. Last Friday we had yet another zoo trip! This time it was the girls, my sister, her two kiddos and myself. The kids had a blast and loved riding the train, camel and carousel. I think Neve would go to the zoo every day if she could!
2. Friday night Nick and Ellie went camping with a couple of the neighbor guys and their kids at the nearby campground. They had a blast, with both Ellie and Nick coming home pretty tired (Ellie took a 5 hour nap Saturday afternoon!)
3. Since Nick and Ellie we doing something special, Neve and I decided we needed to do the same. We ended up joining Megan, Mike and the kids for dinner at Pizza Ranch, followed by time at the park. Neve had a blast and loved the extra time with Liam and Alida without having to share them with an older sister.
4. On Saturday morning Neve decided she wanted to wear her big girl Frozen (the Disney movie) underwear. I had planned to start potty training the first weekend in September when Daddy was gone, but I guess Neve had other plans. I must say, compared to Ellie it has taken longer for her to be willing to potty train, but when she was ready it was/is super easy!
5. Tuesday we went to the Iowa State Fair for Farm Bureau Day at the Fair. The girls enjoyed doing the "Little Hands on the Farm". We spent a decent amount of time looking for and standing in line for the bathroom (see #4).
2. Friday night Nick and Ellie went camping with a couple of the neighbor guys and their kids at the nearby campground. They had a blast, with both Ellie and Nick coming home pretty tired (Ellie took a 5 hour nap Saturday afternoon!)
3. Since Nick and Ellie we doing something special, Neve and I decided we needed to do the same. We ended up joining Megan, Mike and the kids for dinner at Pizza Ranch, followed by time at the park. Neve had a blast and loved the extra time with Liam and Alida without having to share them with an older sister.
4. On Saturday morning Neve decided she wanted to wear her big girl Frozen (the Disney movie) underwear. I had planned to start potty training the first weekend in September when Daddy was gone, but I guess Neve had other plans. I must say, compared to Ellie it has taken longer for her to be willing to potty train, but when she was ready it was/is super easy!
5. Tuesday we went to the Iowa State Fair for Farm Bureau Day at the Fair. The girls enjoyed doing the "Little Hands on the Farm". We spent a decent amount of time looking for and standing in line for the bathroom (see #4).
Friday, August 8, 2014
5 on Friday
1. On Friday the girls and I have a "summer day" where we pretended like we don't have to work and go to day-care every weekday during the summer. We went to Big Creek with friends in the morning and played on the playground. We were going to play in the water, but it was super gross and really smelly. So we played on the playground instead. We also had a little picnic lunch at one of the new shelters there (they are really nice!) Then we headed home for a late nap (for the girls) and cleaning/laundry (for me). The girls must have had too much fun and excited from the adventure, because they decided they did not want to take a nap. This meant an early bedtime for both of them (and me!)
2. Saturday morning we had our annual zoo day with friends. The weather was really nice and we had a blast! We fed the parakeets (first time doing that) and the girls rode the camel (Neve's first time). We also fed the giraffe--- always really fun to do. We finished the trip with a picnic lunch before heading home. When we got home Ellie took a great nap. Neve on the other hand decided napping was overrated, and just talked and sang in her crib.
3. Saturday afternoon Nick smoked up some meat for dinner with friends. After dinner we had a fire in the driveway and roasted up some s'mores. Then it was time for the kids to go to bed and the grown-ups watch a movie.
4. While at Costco on Sunday we ran into my best friend from high school! She sat with the girls and me as we ate lunch. Always a fun time when you get to catch-up with a friend.
5. Monday night I helped my sister set-up her new classroom. I guess it is the wanna-be teacher in me coming out!
2. Saturday morning we had our annual zoo day with friends. The weather was really nice and we had a blast! We fed the parakeets (first time doing that) and the girls rode the camel (Neve's first time). We also fed the giraffe--- always really fun to do. We finished the trip with a picnic lunch before heading home. When we got home Ellie took a great nap. Neve on the other hand decided napping was overrated, and just talked and sang in her crib.
3. Saturday afternoon Nick smoked up some meat for dinner with friends. After dinner we had a fire in the driveway and roasted up some s'mores. Then it was time for the kids to go to bed and the grown-ups watch a movie.
4. While at Costco on Sunday we ran into my best friend from high school! She sat with the girls and me as we ate lunch. Always a fun time when you get to catch-up with a friend.
5. Monday night I helped my sister set-up her new classroom. I guess it is the wanna-be teacher in me coming out!
Friday, August 1, 2014
5 on Friday
1. We had a pretty low key week, which was needed and very much enjoyed!
2. We love the beautiful weather we are having in July! That translates into lots of time playing outside.
3. On Monday we received notice that Neve would start visiting the next room up at day-care! On Tuesday she spent part of the day in the younger room and part in the older room. From the sounds of it, she fits right in with the older room and is doing great with the change. She must be keeping busy, because she is coming home exhausted and a little cranky. She officially starts in the new room on Monday. My guess is she will be heading to bed early that night!
4. Ellie has been getting up in the middle of the night for the past few weeks. Usually it is either because it is too dark in her room (despite the super bright nite-lite) or she is sad (although we are not sure why). Last night she woke up and I asked her what her name was. She said, "Neve." She also immediately fell back asleep once she was in her bed. Anyone had experience with this? And how do we fix it (because I would love to sleep through the night again!).
5. When summer started Ellie realized that her neighbors had the summer off and got to stay home each and every day (those teachers and their summers off!). She did not understand why she could not do the same. I told her I could take a day or two off and we could have "summer days" as well. Then I was asked to be on a project at work, and I have not been able to be away from the office (until our vacation last week). With teachers starting back as school in just over a week, I decided we needed to get at least one "summer day" in. I meant to take Tuesday off, but something came up with the project at work and I was unable to be gone. That means today is our first (and most likely only) "summer day" with the neighbors (although one neighbor has to work and the other took a new job which has her already back in school). I am excited for a beautiful day at Big Creek!
2. We love the beautiful weather we are having in July! That translates into lots of time playing outside.
3. On Monday we received notice that Neve would start visiting the next room up at day-care! On Tuesday she spent part of the day in the younger room and part in the older room. From the sounds of it, she fits right in with the older room and is doing great with the change. She must be keeping busy, because she is coming home exhausted and a little cranky. She officially starts in the new room on Monday. My guess is she will be heading to bed early that night!
4. Ellie has been getting up in the middle of the night for the past few weeks. Usually it is either because it is too dark in her room (despite the super bright nite-lite) or she is sad (although we are not sure why). Last night she woke up and I asked her what her name was. She said, "Neve." She also immediately fell back asleep once she was in her bed. Anyone had experience with this? And how do we fix it (because I would love to sleep through the night again!).
5. When summer started Ellie realized that her neighbors had the summer off and got to stay home each and every day (those teachers and their summers off!). She did not understand why she could not do the same. I told her I could take a day or two off and we could have "summer days" as well. Then I was asked to be on a project at work, and I have not been able to be away from the office (until our vacation last week). With teachers starting back as school in just over a week, I decided we needed to get at least one "summer day" in. I meant to take Tuesday off, but something came up with the project at work and I was unable to be gone. That means today is our first (and most likely only) "summer day" with the neighbors (although one neighbor has to work and the other took a new job which has her already back in school). I am excited for a beautiful day at Big Creek!
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