Family Fun Time

We had a nice, quiet Saturday.

It started out with a trip to the co-op to get fruits and veggies for the week. It wasn't so good this week. I think I am going to stop this for the summer again. It always seems to be better in the fall and winter. I had a kinda situation while there though. A man was walking his dogs and I think he got a bit friendlier with my kids than needed while on the playground. I don't believe a grown strange man should have contact with children and my internal radar agreed. It was innocent enough I suppose but I still got my kids right back by me and finished our business and off we went. My gut was hollering and screaming at me and I listened. I may have overreacted but oh well. After co-op we came home and had breakfast and I did some housework while the kids played. Daddy had his usual Saturday morning truck stuff to do. Noon time brought haircuts for 2 of my 3 boys - J is scheduled to his first haircut next week, which won't be a moment too soon.

After everyone having naps, S and I headed out to do some couponing. I got some free pens and saved 67% at the grocery store. Not too shabby. It was fun to have some alone time with S. He enjoyed the extra attention and I enjoyed the company. I sometimes get so frustrated when I want to run out alone and one or all the kids want to come with but today, I didn't even get a bit upset when he realized I was leaving and wanted to come along for the ride. I am trying to relax and enjoy their company more. They are getting so big, so quick and the days of wanting to be with their mother are numbered, I am sure. We had some fun conversation about PeterBilt trucks for his cats and dogs, listened to Cars Cars music and I spent the time soaking in his 3 year old wonderfulness.

Tonight the impending storm prevented us from swimming so we spent the evening playing Wii as a family. It was FUN!!!! "Okay Family - get MAD!" direct quote from S when I wasn't playing so hot and I said playtime was over. I was totally kidding and playing around. The kids were jumping on and off my back while I was bowling. Everyone had a great time. It was relaxing and enjoyable. Daddy beat the pants off everyone. After playing as a family and putting the kids to bed, Daddy Piper and I played some golf and tennis together. He won at golf (even on a video game, his natural athleticism comes through) BUT I whipped his butt at tennis!!

L is enrolled in a computer based curriculum and that starts not this coming week but the next. She and I are both excited to start this next phase of homeschooling. It will be great to challenge her more. She was a bit upset when she learned of some of her friends going off to a big school on Monday but when I explained they would be gone all day not just a few hours, she was better. There is a 1 day a week thing though at an academy I am thinking of enrolling L. I think she would enjoy the social aspect of it. She is a butterfly when it comes to other kids. She loves to be with them. It is getting time to settle back into routines around here. Dance and Daisys starts soon for her and Soccer for S starts right after that. L isn't playing soccer this time. She had to pick her activities since they will all be at night now and I wouldn't allow her to do 3 night things. So she picked to try Daisys, which is the beginning of Girl Scouts. J will be tagging along to those fun events :-)

J still isn't sleeping the best. Right now, he is in bed with Daddy, S is in the queen bed in J's room and L is snoring the night away. I should be sleeping but after my wonderful nap earlier and then sleeping the first part of the night, I am not tired. I better try to settle down though and get some shut-eye.....