Kendall’s Neck-a-lace, Chili’s, Hats
Kendall’s class did a bead-stringing activity today, and boy, was she sure proud of her “neck-a-lace”! (That’s how she pronounces it.) 😉 We randomly decided to go to Chili’s tonight for dinner, since we were tired, and Brian loves it. I’m liking it less and less these days, since the quality is dropping like a rock–besides the tableside guacamole and the most expensive Margarita on the menu, everything seems just one click above a microwavable Lean...
Read MoreSunday Dinner
I woke up to the sound of the kids playing loudly–I found them with the iPad and Angry Birds in Brian’s room. Hmm. I prefer a more gentle reintroduction to the world, but, okay. I got them to at least go downstairs and play with Duplos. Included is a video of them rocking out to Queen’s “I Want It All” in the van. Brian does this every-few-words shouting thing (don’t ask, I don’t get it either). Kendall does her epic Stevie Nicks hippie-hands...
Read MoreGrandma’s After School
The best news today was that Sue would be able to come home. But, things being as they are with hospital time, it would end up being later on in the day. So, I got myself into efficiency mode, and did what needed doing. Mary had risen super early and left, but surprised me by coming back and bringing me a homemade smoothie for breakfast! So nice of her. Brandon brought me some clothes and a toothbrush and such, so I was able to feel more or less human. My dad’s best friend Don...
Read MoreGoing to Grandma’s
I’ve been spending a fair bit of time at Sue’s lately, since my dad is home receiving Hospice care. I slept at home last night and got a shower this morning before we all headed over. Kendall made me smile this morning, wearing her hat and showing me some twirls, saying “that’s how ballerinas do!” So cute. We picked up a rotisserie chicken and Sue had made a big pan of macaroni and cheese, but, we ended up not being able to eat together. When we arrived, Sue...
Read MoreBrian’s Fishbowl
Brian had a special Saturday art class today, where he made a wonderful fishbowl light! Isn’t it neat? I knew he’d enjoy making that and just had to sign him up. Brandon had the kids pretty much all day today since I was at Sue’s helping care for my dad. Roxy is so cute, I couldn’t help but steal a few pics of her now and then! Looks like they played with Legos some, and took a trip to the Target (where Kendall can spot Frozen items around every corner!) I came...
Read MoreDonut Shop, Queen Videos
Here are the kids playing donut shop today..! All of those Melissa and Doug wooden food toys have been such hits with them. 🙂 Tonight at dinner, Brian was begging to hear Queen songs, so we showed him some videos from the group. Most are live performance videos, which are pretty fun to see. Brian clearly wanted to get in on the action, drumming on the table! Kendall danced along as well. Afterward, we still had to study spelling words. I included some video of our study time that...
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