A week in the life

It has been such a crazy week (but what week isn't in this house?). Monday started with all of us being a bit under the weather. Nothing big, just a bit of coughing and congestion. We have really been blessed in regards to illnesses this season! I had a test on Wednesday, which I could've done better on, so there was a lot of studying (not enough). I had school on Wednesday and Thursday, but I'm always home early on Thursday, so it's a fun family day. It was in the 80's most of the day, so when I got home there was several hours spent outside talking with the neighbors while the kids rode bikes and played with the neighbor kids. I remember times that those when I was a kid. Mom and Dad were talking with friends, so we got to stay outside later than usual. So fun!

Today was really great. The weather wasn't as nice, but we took advantage anyway. After school, Hayden and I went to the Mall and walked around. I love the time that I get to spend with him after school. He gets out at 2:10 and that is right at the end of Matilyn's nap time, so I don't rush right over to get her. I let her wake up, eat her snack, and play for a while before I pick her up. Meanwhile, Hayden and I get some quality mother-son time in. So we went to the mall, and he was so cute that he got whatever he wanted. Then we went and picked up Matilyn and went home. We had one of our famous field trips. The kids got on their bikes, and Matt and I followed on foot with Brownie in tow. As we started to the park, Matilyn started doing the pee-pee dance. Matt and Matilyn headed home and Hayden and I went to the park. We hadn't been there 5 minutes when Hayden needed to rush home to poo-poo. When we got home, Matilyn was still picking out a new outfit. We took care of business and set out for the park again. This time, Matt was smart and decided to take the car in case of emergency. Sure enough, as soon as we got to the park, Matilyn needed to go home to potty. As soon as they returned, Hayden needed to go home. So Matt was on potty patrol. We had a really great time nonetheless. Right now they are drawing behind me and Hayden is teaching Matilyn her numbers. What better teacher could we use?

Funny or sweet things said this week: In the parking lot of Wal-Mart on Monday, Hayden stopped when he heard a siren, clasped his hands, and started praying to God that the person that the ambulance was going to was ok. He repeated this the next day in the car and Matilyn joined in. Just a few minutes ago, I ran to the potty and really made a big show about needing to go really bad. When I sat down, Matilyn clasped her hands and said, "Praise God. Mama made it to the potty. Thank you God for helping her to make it to the potty." (FYI....There is never a problem with that). Aren't kids sweet!