Creating New Memories

Chris had to go out of town last week for work and it was kind of last minute thing.  I had been sick with a cough and allergies and therefore not feeling like doing it alone, but did not have a choice.  Makenna asked if we could have a special night since daddy was gone. Sounded like a good idea to me. So we had bowls of popcorn for dinner and homemade lemonade.  We opened up a big blanket on the living room floor and ate picnic style while enjoying Veggie Tale movies. 

The kids wanted to sleep with me, which was fine give that I am a scaredy cat.  I double checked all the doors and made sure my guns were loaded. Really! I did not sleep all that well given my king size bed was somewhat crowded with two very wild sleeping children.  On top of that they woke up giggling at 5:45 am. Really!  I told them to go get in their bed if they were going to stay awake.  They had no desire to bail out of the big warm bed so they finally went back to sleep till 8:45. Whew. It was a long two days but a very memorable one fore the kiddos. They had a blast.  We are still finding popcorn throughout the living room despite multiple cleanings.  It is driving Chris nuts.  Oh well, that is what he gets for leaving us. Right?

We have been enjoying these cooler days. We put the pool up till next year which left a huge sand pit in the backyard that both children have thoroughly enjoyed.  I do not mind them playing in it but there is a neighbors cat that has found a way under our fence and was caught meandering in it.  If it potties in it and Chris is home, I fear for its life.  

The kids have also fallen in love with the playset again.  The slide is cool enough to slide down and Makenna and I hunted out and destroyed all unwelcome occupants.  It was nice to go out and have a swing for each child.  Makenna can swing on her own now, Emme likes to chew on her swing, and Maddax well he is a boy and just cannot sit still.  I love it.  Lots of memories made in this back yard.  The best money we ever spent.

outside fun

Loving this weather. The kids and I have been trying to take a walk around the neighborhood once a day to get some vitamin D and exercise. Yes, I have successfully walked around our neighborhood with three children. One strapped to my chest, one on a teddy bear leash, and another on her bicycle. I never thought this day would come and it has. I am so proud of myself. I am usually exhausted after said trip especially carrying Miss 15 pounder on my chest. Whew.

We enjoyed some time out in the sprinkler today before the storm hit. Maddax is slowly warming up to water hitting him. I think he likes to go out in the yard and play long enough to need a bath. He loves to play in the bathtub. I caught him lying on his belly in the tub slurping down the water. Yuck. I hope this does not bring on any diarrhea.

They both love playing outside. I love having a fenced in backyard so they can run wild with me knowing they are safe.  Well except for what they could possibly do to each other.  I want our next house to have a fenced in back yard as well. I have gotten pretty attached to it.

Maddax enjoyed some OJ after playing outside while waiting for his turn in the tub.

Miss Emme liked lying on the floor.  She was just singing up a storm while hanging out there. I love listening to her talk.

Makenna requested pancakes for dinner. She ate three and Maddax ate two. Totally one pancake kids but I guess the sprinkler worked up a hunger. Then Makenna and I had a movie night. We eat and drink things that are really bad for you and enjoy an movie or two short cartoons. Her pick was Little Einstein tonight. Cute and educational. She knows what pianissimo is. He piano teacher would be pleased thanks to Leo, June, Quincy, and Annie. Oh and don't forget rocket.  She loves it when her and I do something with just the two of us. Me too. We finished up the night with her daily Bible story. She said, "Mom, can you read me the story about when God died."  I had to chuckle.  Oh baby, our God is not dead. He is alive!!!

To do the work of the Father.

I still have not been myself yet but I know how much my kids are getting cabin fever and need their mommy back. So I mustered up some energy to take the kids outside to clean up the pool and move it under the slide. Makenna was so excited. She had been wanting to put it under the slide since we bought it but Fred Wishie (DADDY) did not want to kill that grass again. He finally caved in today.

Maddax was outside enjoying the fresh air and running around. Chris decided to mow the back yard so he could "spend some time with us." As soon as Maddax heard the mower start up he got all excited. This kid loves the vacuum and follows us around the house when we clean looking for just the opportunity to help out.  Apparently the lawn mower is no different. He so wanted to take part in this chore too. So Chris put his little hands on the lower bar of the mower and away he went.  We thought it would only last momentarily but he made about 6 passes across the yard before he grew weary. Wow. Chris is so excited. He cannot wait till Maddax can mow the yard all by himself. I told Chris it will still be a long time coming but at least we know he will enjoy it. He lookied like a real Kentucky boy out there mowing with his shirt off.

He was very determined to do the work of his father. This is the determination we should all have to do the work of our Heavenly Father.