Parties and Movies

This past week hasn't seemed too busy, but I also felt as though I've accomplished nothing! The trade offs! We spent a lot of time around the pool, including Sophia. Since she started walking, she seems to be doing much better in the pool. She likes to play on the big step. Luckily, in the day, she doesn't "take off" on me, because the pavers are too hot for her feet. She tried escaping only a few times before she learned her boundaries! It's like an invisible fence! ha!

Wednesday I ran some errands with the kids which included getting fabric for my Mom's shower curtain (her surprise birthday present) and then I took the kids to Chick-fillet! They had a good time, especially Sophia, now that she could walk around the play center. Wednesday night, the Young Women came over for a swim party. The girls seemed to have a fun time, and it was fun getting to know some of the new girls, and leaders, better.

Thursday and Friday are a complete blank for me. I do remember spending one of the days around the pool for most of the day, our red skin attested to the fact. Even the neighbor kids came and joined us for awhile. They haven't been able to come over much this summer, so the kids were so excited to have them over. Friday Aubrie had her first Activity Day, which was a swim party. She took advantage of the fact that I wasn't around, and started back diving, again. She said she didn't remember Ben telling her not to do that! LOL That girl is an adrenaline junkie! After Activity Days I took her straight to Layken's birthday party. It was a late nighter, like Aubrie's . They swam, had pizza, watched a movie and did their nails. She was looking forward to that party all week. She had a great night! While she was at her Activity Day's Ben took the boys to see Batman- The Dark Knight! They really liked it! When they got back we went to Carumba's for dinner, and then stopped by Home Depot for some more bead board. Yes, we can't stop!!! So far we have done the girls rooms and their bathroom, the laundry room and now the boys bathroom. What can I say? I lived back east for way too long! I would have wood paneling throughout my whole house if I had a money tree! Anyway, we went with a natural wood panel this time, because their bathroom is a beach theme. It looks really cute! Ben has been a great sport the past couple of rooms! I think he might actually enjoy it now!:)

Saturday we got a lot of chores done around the house, and then my Mom, Aubrie and I went and grabbed lunch at In & Out, and then saw the Batman movie!! It was really good, much better than the first! Heath Ledger did an AWESOME job as the Joker! It was really long, and there were a few times I thought it was over, and then it just kept going! I felt like I was really getting my money's worth! Ha! Saturday night Ben and I went to Tom Allen's 40th birthday party. It was a surprise party held at Speed Street indoor race track! Ben and I have always talked about going there on a date night, but never got around to it! We showed up about an hour too early, so we spent our time in the arcade, (me whipping Ben at air hockey and me not even attempting to beat him at Ms. PacMan) and then I went over to help set up the party room. Susan had Olive Garden catered in for dinner, and then we had fun socializing and racing! The boys were too funny, analyzing every little reason they weren't faster than the other guy! Male egos! LOL It was a fun night! Ben and I will have to go there for a date night, and race each other! I'm sure he wants another shot at air hockey, too!

Sunday Boston came down with a fever so Ben and I played tag team, him coming home after his lesson second hour, so I could give my YW lesson. Turned out they had to set apart the Laurel presidency, so I was only left with 14 minutes to teach. Of course, I had a huge lesson planned, and panicked as I tried to cram as much as possible into that time. Not my best lesson! Oh, well! I hope they got the point! After church Ben and I took turns taking naps. While Ben was napping the kids all played "house", including Sophia. Sophia was like their real live doll, and they had fun dressing her up, etc. I think she liked being included! So while they did that, I got to catch up on my book (Work and Glory 5). Then it was time for my nap, and it was Heaven!!! When I woke up I scrambled to make a salad for dinner. Ben's Aunt Gail is in town, so we all went to Ben's parents for dinner. The kids did well, including Sophia. They kept themselves entertained to the point where I didn't have to watch them! It was a nice time catching up with Gail and a great time for the cousins to play. I wished we lived closer to Matt and Nicole It because the kids get along so well!

Today was a worthless day!! Boston woke me up early because he had a bad cough. He crawled in bed with me, which means restless sleep. Sophia went down for her morning nap earlier than normal, probably due to her late night, and so I climbed back in bed for 45 minutes while the kids quietly played video games (yeah, I know...Mother of the Year Award!LOL). Anyway, I got up to start another load of laundry, and then the phone rings. I look at the caller ID to see that it's the paediatric dentist! Instantly I remembered the appointment all three had, that they were already 30 minutes late for! Ugh! I made my apologies and told them I would reschedule when school starts! It's so hard to get a good day, and I blew it! Oh well! Life is way to good to get worked up over missed dentist appts, right? I just feel bad when I inconvenience someone else! Sophia took a huge afternoon nap (3 1/2 hours) and I went swimming while the kids watched Hercules. I kept begging them to come swim, and they weren't interested! What is wrong with these kids! Sick of swimming? How is that possible.? When Sophia finally did wake up, I took her out with me and we had a great time! The kids and Ben joined us right before dinner. Dinner was Hawaiian Haystacks, FHE was on Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy, and dessert was Jumba Juice (buy one get one free coupons on line right now!) Now it's time to start packing for the family reunion! I'm really excited for this one, because I think our kids will have a really good time! It's all about the kids!!!