Weekend fun

With the 110 forecast on Saturday it was good to have water feature fun at an 11 o'clock party for Caleb. He turned 4. Spoto park. The kids all got to play in the water. We ate tri tip and salads and hotdogs.  The cake was a police car... Very cool. When the sun got to hot and the water more cramped we headed to grandma and papas for a quick visit. Then headed to puddles to buy kam some natives. They are out everywhere or no size 8. Hopefully we get a call soon. Kam needs summer shoes. He wants orange of course. 

When we got home dad turned the sprinklers on and the kids played on the trampoline. I threw ice cubes on it and they had a blast. 

Bianca and I headed off to see the purge. She was thrilled. I know an afternoon w mom and a movie. Who could ask for more. 

Sunday we woke up a lil late but Ben and I headed off to brunch at the Grange. First time there. We had reservations cuz you never know.  It was gorgeous.  They said 3 minutes and our table would be ready.  We were early. A group of 3 walks in no reservations and were seated right away. Boo from Ben.  Anyhow we had a a good table by the window. Not a fan on the booth on my side. Ben had the chair.  Coffee $4 Ecuador it said. It was a bit weak for my taste. They left the pot on the table. Could have been hotter. Orange juice.  Fresh squeezed. Large is 6 oz I swear. $7. Ben drank 2 but he shared. I could have drank 2 as well. I really want a juicer and gorgeous orange trees with sweet fruit. Haha. I got the eggs Benedict. 1st time having it. So good. 

But way to much spinach. I like spinach but it was hard to master.  The bacon needed to be crisper but I would eat it again.  Ben got scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. He liked it. I was hoping he would try something exotic. Haha.  We are so going back. I gotta try something new. 

Sunday we cleaned house and played outside. I wanted to hit the pool and gym but it didn't work out

Bed early cuz carpool life has begun. Dropping kam off at school at 630 and work by 645. Crying. Me and Kamren. Summer should be more fun. 

Day 3 at work...  Yep it's hump day!!!

Trying to eat Paleo.  Hunter gatherer style.  No grains. So far today has been good. Lunch at pita pit. Love the Greek salad. 

Friday

The plan was to wake up early, leave the house by 730 and arrive in walnut creek by 845...  In reality we woke up at 6, got the girls up and in the shower by 615, but the shampoo and conditioner refused to rinse outta their hair... Longest kid shower ever. I got into the shower last around 730 and managed to get Kamren dressed and the girls hair done and outta the house by 830.  Talk about running behind and then I had to gas up the beast. The kids watched beezus and romona while I listened to it.  Traffic was brutal towards the east bay. We arrived 945 ish.  

My sister jaylene and her husband Tom were there from Idaho. They had a wedding rehearsal and wedding in Santa Rosa for the weekend. It was great to see them. We didn't get to visit long, but had a scrumptious breakfast. Fresh fruit. Strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupe.  There was eggs, bacon, Canadian bacon, sausage and muffins big n small.  

Kam ate 2 small muffins and lots of blueberries and strawberries.  Sydney and Bianca love bacon, they ate fruit and muffins as well. I loaded up on fruit and a blueberry bran muffin. Yummy. The kids snacked on muffins and berries the entire  time we were there. 

Jaylene and Tom left quickly. I didn't get one picture... Shame on me. 

Great grandma was there and we played some board games. Sorry and battleship. The girls enjoyed sinking GGs ships as well as having their own go down. Fun times...  Reminded me of the many board games and are games I played with my grandma and grandpa growing up. Bridge, Yahtzee, poker, blackjack and clue to name a few. 

Loved my time around the kitchen table with grandma and grandpa, some of the best memories.

In our house these days we play apples to apples, life, go fish and monopoly.  But mostly we are outside on bikes or playinghome run  derby. All good things. With summer beating down on us we are getting pool time too. 

We walked GG back to her house, it's around the corner from aunt roxann and then we Hung out a lil longer but I wanted to beat the heat and traffic back home.  I did neither

We left at 150 and got home at almost 5. We sat in parking lots on the freeway. It was ugly and 109 in some places. Saw a dog hop out of the back of a truck and that was barely moving in traffic. He kinda hung himself a bit. Lucky the stupid ass owner/driver got out and hopefully saved the dog. I missed that part. Who puts their dog in the back of a HOT truck in triple digits?  Idiots. 

Got home crabby hot and tired. Cooled off in the air conditioned house. 

Ben and I went to see the purge that night. Didn't get very good ratings. Reminded me of the panic room with more violence. 

Great Friday and here are some pics with GG. Peyton missed photo time cuz she went to get the dog. 

Thursday - start the weekend early

Good Morning....  thought I'd start with a couple pics.

We enjoyed playing in the backyard for a couple hours before the summer heat forced us back inside.  The kids took turns spraying each other and riding bikes. 

Once inside the kids wanted to watch a movie after lunch and I put Kamren down for a nap. While he slept I uploaded photos for a book project I've been wanting to do. Yes a photo book. I was going to do an Instagram book.. Bunch of Instagram photos but not sure that is going to work out. Seems the dpi and res sucks. Haha. We shall see what I get

Daddy got home and we played outside a lil more then got ready for swim lessons. 

I have no swim lesson photos becuz in like a single mom with three kids and I can't take pics and be in the pool. Kamren went underwater 4 times. Miss Emma said to blow in his face then dunk him that works best. He jumped into the pool a bunch of times even to Emma. They had a nice conversation and after she told him her name. He kept saying it. So cute. What a flirt. Emma. Sounds like EEma. Even cuter.  He talked nonstop about her the rest if the evening. 

Surprise photo while kam is going nini

Day 3 - Life without dairy is really a bummer for Sydney

Sydney swears she can't eat anything now... So not true.  I've been writing in and scanning her food diary.  She's eaten a lot of blueberry nutragrain bars, lots of apples, and rice.  Time to work in a bunch more veggies, but it's been a crazy few days. 

Coffee in hand, writing Day 3 on Day 4 cuz I was exhausted last night.Off work the next two days, well four if you count the weekend and I should count it.  my zoom on my laptop keeps going in and out.  Maybe I should put my glasses on. 

We woke up early on Day 3 and today...  Kamren was less hell on wheels and more manageable in the morning.  He actually climbed up the ladder and woke the girls up for me...  So sweet and gentle shaking the girls awake by the feet.  He only became less managable when it was time for him to get dressed, he wanted to wear orange crocs and not socks and shoes....  I can't blame him...  I'd rather walk about barefoot all day.... on the beach - just my luck I have to go to work most days.

Coffee check, kids dressed and ready check, laptop check...  dropped the kids at the in laws again, Ben picking them up at 1030 for an 11 dental appt.  I dropped a very sad Kamren off.  He does not like that his sisters get to go play at grandma and papas and he has to go to Sharons.  Hell I don't like it either, but not much I can do.... I buy lotto, lottery and mega millions tickets... obviously I haven't hit the jackpot yet. 

We had a training meeting on indesign - it was great.  interactive indesign and a few other new features.  then i went to have my xrays of my back...  no word yet from anyone on anything....could take a couple days according to the technician.

grabbed Subway and checked out the new bike shop on la riviera.  Giant bikes mostly.  Pretty expensive, but grand opening this month and 10% off.  yes Target would be much cheaper... but quality people.. i want some quality in my life.. and the lives of my children. They could use a bigger bike 20 inch i think... 24 inch might be a lil large.  One speed or crank it up to 7 speeds.  They can barely use the foot pedals to stop...  unless they are skidding...  then it's all good.  Ya 1 speed will probably work best.  They have cruisers... super cute, but would they prefer a bmx type... probably.. who skids on a cruiser... No one...

Peyton got a silver crown on a back upper tooth and there was another cavity on the next tooth, ya they were touching... damn cavities and sugar and crap...  so add a filling to that and 3 hours you can't get back... glad Ben was there.. Sydney got her sealants... and she actually sat there next to Peyton while she was getting her crown and filling...  What a good sister... Ben was in the front waiting room.  Lucky dad.  The dentist gave the kids lots of toys for being so good and waiting so long.  The fun blow up toys that squeek and are ridiculously large.  But a couple days of happiness with them and into the garbage they go....

Picked the party up around 315 and we hung out in the backyard at grandmas for awhile, the kids playing on the crazy airplane looking scooters you sit on and well I should have gotten a photo. 

i hear feet.. Kamren is awake....  a huge smile on his face.........  YAY.. it's gonna bea  good morning after all.  He just ran out of my room...  could be trouble... haha

We drove home and the kids ate snacks... apples, oranges, greek yogurt, they played outback with the water sprayer and rode bikes until it was time for swimming lessons...  Getting ready for that is like pulling teeth... well for Kamren...  30 minutes later and a whole lot of cursing and holding that boy down... we were ready to go..  sunblock - check, towels - check,  goggles - check, SNACKS - CHECK. Did everyone use the bathroom before the super long ride 15 minutes away?  CHECK

BTW today was Bianca's last day as a Junior... so she celebrated by hanging out with her friends and swimming... the plan was to pick her up around 730 after swim lessons...  but she kept texting me..  She Aced her final and well she was having fun....  could she spend the  night at Makaylas house...  okay I talked to Dina (the mom) Dennis and yes it was okay.....  one less stop tonight and it made Bianca's day/night being able to celebrate a lil longer.

lessons were okay.  We got there and Sydney was yelling she needed to use the bathroom, was there time, could she go....  I rattled off... RUN, RUN and you can go....  so she did...  we got there just in time... I told you I don't like getting there early...  chasing a 2 year old around a pool is NOT my idea of fun.. nor anyones...  He wants in when he wants in and out when he wants out...   It's never the right time   We all make it into the pool.

..btw Kamren is amusing himself playing on and in the clean clothes - there is a rather large pile, I'm embarressed to say on the landing upstairs...  he's having a great time... and i'm still blogging and enjoying my coffee...  needless to say - everyone wins

Kamren refused to blow bubbles, i did manage to get him on his back a few times kicking his feet and splashing lots..  we did a few superman fly bys, sang motorboat and then he wanted out... OUT.  Ms Emma as the instructor turns out to be came by and chatted us up, but Kam wasn't interested in flying under the rainbow today.  But when she suggested jumping from the side of the pool.  Kam perked up.  Anything to do with jumping - and he's all in.  So we spent 15 minutes counting 1, 2, 3 and  jumping into the pool  I got a workout... Kam was exhausted when class was over and I remembered snacks..  it was a lovely evening....

Ben was picking my KAOS soccer team this entire time... Such a Lucky Guy - or maybe I was the lucky lady tonight.

The plan was to make some dinner when we got home and feed the party.  plans are never concrete in this family.... the kids saw Caleb outside riding his bike when we rounded the corner so they wanted to play and ride bikes with him... eating was no longer an option.

quick break to nurse Kamren - he came in so cute.  Mama's milk... please...   Can't say no to good manners.

He' s off to wake the girls up - So back to where i was.  Kamren raced over to see Caleb, he picked up the small baseball glove and asked Jason to play catch... So they were playing catch while the girls tried to convince me to let them get bikes out, only problem was i had to disable the alarm first, so we waited for Kamren to tire of playing ball and then we got all the bikes and helmets out... Yay, fun at last.  the kids rode up and down the street and all four even rode down the steps. wait a minute i dn't t hink Caleb has worked up the courage yet.. so just my three raced down the steps,  Kam has no ear, he only fell twice while doing the steps... but he wants to be like the girls...  45 minutes later and not much sunlight left...  we went inside...  ate dinner and chillaxed a few minutes before I put everyone to bed... much later than i intended..  and I think Kamren was the only one to get a shower in... 

Day 2

Woke up late. Story of my life. Why am I so tired. I know.....  I can't find my bed until way after 11 and then my eyes refuse to stay closed.... My mind goes crazy and I can't sleep.  Finally I hear Ben snoring....  Eventually I fall asleep and reluctantly get up again....

So dropped the girls at the in laws place and Kamren cried because he ha to go to daycare. Yep. Daycare is no Bueno. Tears.  Yuck.  

I make it to work. Bianca texts from school that she's bored. School is almost out. Finals no time for boredom. She's out early and gma picks her up. Score!!

I make a dr appt for my back. It's been hurting since mid April. First fall was April 12th. Second fall and stitches 4.18.13

Bianca wants to go because she's craving a new swimsuit. Appt takes long..  I get to have X-rays and maybe a bone scan.  Bone scan means no nursing Kamren. Not sure if that means I quit or what. I could pump it out I guess. Not really sure.  Or cold turkey. No more nursing. That will be hard on us both. In sure in not producing much but it is our close time and he still likes to do it. 

We hit target and Bianca gets a mismatched suit and is happy. And I got a cute shirt. Yay me. I never get anything. And it was $10 on clearance. 

Pick up the rest of the party at grandparents and race home to speed dress for swimming lessons. Kamren throws a couple fits... And we leave to the pool. 

I timed it so Sydney had enough time to potty and us get in the pool without delay. Kamren has happy for half the lesson and then he kept yelling Towel. Yep he was throwing the towel in and wanted out. 10 of him whining and getting upset, the other 5 he was happy singing Motorboat and doing superman arms after the ball.  He was singing motorboat on his own...  The teacher likes his enthusiasm. Me too. Now please blow bubbles, stop drinking the water and please keep it out of ur nose.  

Got home and everyone was starving. Ben was bbqing tri tip. I took the lil ones out front to ride bikes with Caleb. Kam and Jason played catch. The kids rose bikes for about 15 minutes. Kamren has no fear lately. Going full speed down the driveways. He only crashes sometimes.  Yes it scares me every time

The tri tip was amazing. We grubbed like there was no tomorrow. Kam couldn't get enough. Steamed some corn so we could have a vegetable since Ben can only do a dinner consisting of meat. What's wrong with this picture.  

We ate to close to my soccer game time. I was gonna skip dinner to play and eat later... Good thing I didn't or I would have missed out. Plus I had to deal with soccer KAOS stuff. Had a couple players not register and doing all I can to keep that core group together.  Hope it worked. 

Day 1

Sydney & Peyton are out of school. How do we celebrate the first Monday of summer vacation? Trip to the dentist of course. No cavities for Sydney who needs to brush her back molars better but who loves to floss... 1 cavity for Peyton who brushes like a champ but skirts around the floss monster. The cavity is in between two teeth. Oops. 

They go back Wednesday - Sydney for sealants on her 6 yro molars and Peyton either gets the cavity filled or a root canal and ♔. 

1045 was Sydney's appt w the doctor.  This girl has been using the bathroom a ton lately (i thought she just enjoyed visiting all the bathrooms of the world) So wanted to have her checked for a urinary tract infection and also see if she might be lactose intolerant. 

So now summer includes Sydney keeping a food diary for 6 weeks and then Back to the dr to check in. So after 4 weeks without dairy we are supposed to slowly give her some dairy and see what happens over that 2 weeks.  Oh ya we have to write all about the poop too. Yay

Dropped the girls at grandma and papas while I put in a few hours at work. Got my eyes checked out and I'm a bit farsighted  and have astigmatism slightly. Anyhow. The glasses make it clearer. Duh. He sari use them on the computer and night reading. 

Picked three kids up and went home to get ready do swim lessons. We ate some healthy snacks before cuz we were starving. Got this yummy Greek yogurt with fruit or nuts on the side. Syd had apples and plumots. Hit the store to get swim goggles for the kids (every year). Then the pool

Lessons were not fun. We got there to early and kam was pissed cuz he wanted to swim and play so he was irritated by the time we got in. I didn't see much of what the girls did while tot n mom class was in session. 

Ben and Bianca had a soccer meeting so it was tough herding three kids around the pool. 

Kam was happier when we got in the pool. There was at least ten tots. We bounced in the water. Kicked feet. Kam was excellent at that. I got sunscreen in my eye thanks to him. Guess I will wear my sunglasses. He storied to blow bubbles and move a boat. He swallowed water a few times. I get nervous when that happens. He got water in his nose too.  So now he's boycotting bubbles. He floated on his tummy and back kicking legs. He didn't like superman or arm activities. We sang songs and danced the hokie pokie in the water. 

Miss Emma was going tot to tot and showing tots things to try when she would leave us after kam didn't do what she wanted he started yellng to her. "I'm coming". So she came back and he swam some with her. It was cute. Then every time she would go around the circle. He would call to her. "I'm coming". Haha. 

It was cute.  I was exhausted when we got home at 730 and everyone was starving. Made Asian chicken salad and yes we ate good. Ben brought pizza too. Oops. I couldn't wait to go to bed and while Ben was brushing Kams teeth... I snuck off to get ready for bed.  I ended up having to put a cranky overtired boy to bed.  I slept good

Six flags mania

Yes another year of six flags. This year is more fun than last year because the girls have all developed a since of adventure and the love of a thrill ride. Also Kamren is enjoying toon town a little more. He loves the train rides, he is also a fan of the helicopters, carousel and fun zone. Sometimes while the big'ns do their thing I stroll off to make sure Kamren has a good time.  

We met up with the other Avila's and the Amezcuas decided to join in the fun this adventure.  We got there 90 minutes before everyone else so we did a bunch of rides including the white water rapids. It's an all time favorite. Ben, Kamren and Bianca stayed on dry land only to squirt us with the cannons, destroying all hope of staying a lil dry.  Haha. I missed the waterfall with peyton and Sydney taking the brunt of the water. 

We met up with the rest of the party ad rode cobra before the cirques o dolphin show. It was a busy show. So much going on at the same time and long. To long for Kama taste. 

All I all it was a good long fulfilled day

Bike rides

I promised Sydney and Peyton they could ride their bikes to school one day. Today was the last day of school and I made the biking to school happen. I borrowed Jason's bike and trailer so I could tow Kamren while the girls rode bikes too. His bike had the trailer attachment so it make the trek easy, and it was 2 miles there and 2 back.  Yay.  It took 20 minutes to ride there and 15 back... Haha. So I put in a good 8 miles of biking instead of driving. It was a gorgeous day for it.  Kam and I hung out at the house...  I had a lil bit of work to finish up and then we played outside and he rode his strider. He crashed his bike 4 or 5 times. Yep i got video. Love watching him go. No naps.  Biked back to school to get the girls and then home again

I donated $40 for mrs Donald's gift basket cuz I have two kids in the class and she is an awesome teacher and I she deserved it.  Well only 9 of the 23 parents/kids donated and some not even $20....  Ugg. That's sucked. I know some wanted to do their own thing and we usually do too but I thought how awesome would it be for her to get $400 + in giftcards, a massage and stuff. Guess I won't participate next time.  Or there will be a better turn out. 

The girls made honor roll this year. Pretty cool. They both had one B and the rest A's. Sydney brought her math grade to an A and Peyton brought her spelling grade to an A. So proud of them for a great year. 

We celebrated end of 1st grade with cookies from the cookie connection and lunched at chipotle after we picked Bianca up from school. Not so good for my summer bikini look. Haha. 

No gym today but Sydney, Kamren and I took two more bike rides and kam finally conked out during the ride. Yay for naps. He slept to long and doesn't want to go to bed now. 

Good night. Looking forward to my Friday night massage. 90 minute hot stone massage. 

My crazy kiddos. Love them

Hurt

So Bianca hurt her knee at practice one day a few weeks ago. Yep same knee. I know what you're thinking.  Rest that baby and ice up. Yep I was thinking the same thing. Well ya make it into the playoffs and the adrenaline is pumping and you wanna play and as a parent you wanna see your kid succeed.  Well rest one playoff game. (I think she did). Maybe she played a half of a half instead, cuz it was senior night. Ya she played a few minutes....  Okay back into the playoffs and she was resting that knee and they advance. And we get a long drive to Benicia and dad decides to skip the game.  Mom drives and plays taxi to McKenna and Emily...  It was actually fun and I would do it again. 

Benicia. It's gorgeous and a lil chilly for shorts and a t shirt. Borrowers Ben millers blanket and jacket. Way to go Kristie. 

Game is going well... McKenna scores a nice one an we are leading up to the end and well Benicia puts a goal in the net and theres a few minutes on the clock and what.... Luis calls on Bianca.  I'm sure...she was sitting the bench with her swollen hurt knee minding her own business. Deep down yes I wanted to see her play, see her score one.  I am a mom and a fan. Duh.  But all I kept thinking is.  She's gonna get hurt more, she's gonna be done...  Or she's gonna score. Woohoo and we will win.  Okay well time plays out and we get two 10 minutes halves instead.  Pks. We totally had it. I know Bianca could put that bad boy in the back of the net. 

Back to the game. Bianca goes in for like 5 minutes. She does well enough passing the ball and giving folks a shot. No goal no assist but she takes a ball to the chin, jawline and comes out.  A minutes later Benicia scores... Juke and around one and beats another, no one gets back... GOL. Next 10 min and Benicia scores again.  Well eagles ha a good run.  

The way home was great... We stopped off for dinner and pizookis. Just the two of us. It was fun.  Taking photos, flash failures and eating pizza n icecream w cookie. 

Fast forward to Bianca wants to play tennis.... First practice and she twists her knee just standing there. She said it hurts worse than the first time she hurt it. Yep. I'm worried now. 

May 18th

Happy anniversary. Can't believe it's been 17 years of waking up next to this fun loving, makes me laugh like crazy, handsome man. He is everything and more than what I imagined and wished for as a little girl. He is the best dad ever to our kiddos and I'm so proud to call him my hubby. Ok sure we have our disagreements and meltdowns but I wouldn't trade him in for a million bucks or a newer model. Here is to another 17+ years of marriage. 

Birthday weekend

Started the birthday weekend early w/ Thursday lunch w/ my lil sista Amy. We met up at Pita pit for some grub. I always get the same pita. We grubbed and chatted til we had to get back to work. Love spending time with my sister even of its just catching up over lunch.

Friday I watched Sydney and Peyton do the jog a thon at school. They ran 5 laps and Sydney bailed hard on the second lap. She had a huge bloody scrape down her leg and skinned up hands too. Way to rock through the pain.

Went to lunch with my girls Leann and Johanna at Il Forni. Great food and company. I had the portebella mushroom ravioli with squash, zucchini and eggplant. And mushrooms. Spicy n so yummy. I also had beautiful flowers on my desk when I arrived. Leann loves to surprise me with flowers. Such a sweetie.

Got home Friday and the kids and I played outside, riding bikes, scooters and playing baseball. Love when the weather is so nice all you want is to be outside. Totally fought allergies most of the week so being out Friday was nice

Woke up Saturday morning to two munchkins serving me breakfast in bed. Way to early 7:02 and I just wanted to sleep in. Apple slices, banana and toast. Yep those girls were spoiling me. They wanted to make me coffee but I talked them into waiting and I'd let them help. Didn't want anyone getting burned by hit coffee. The girls and Kamren made me sweet cards and I had some store bought cards as well. Ben always buys the funny cards and the girls love reading the cards, even when they don't get the meaning.

The kids cleaned house for me, mostly cuz they wanted to spend Sunday at six flags and figured that would butter me up. Right again

First thing first. Massage and facial for the bday girl. Having that made me miss going like I used to so I think I'm gonna start treating myself again. Ben got me another massage, ionic foot bath and something else certificate for my birthday with my suggestion of course, so I'm lookin forward to scheduling that and the 90 minutes stone massage as well. A girl could get used to being pampered like this.
It was so quiet and with a house full of rowdy kids I could appreciate the tranquility of just hearing myself breathe, reading a magazine, sipping tea. Ya. Then Layin down an closing my eyes, the sounds of a far away waterfall and stream in the distance and sweet smell of eucalyptus. The facial was amazing, an afterwards my face felt like a babies butt. The massage was good, I've had better but I can't complain. I have two huge knots in my shoulders, upper back. Ouch. It's gonna take a few sessions to loosen those bad boys up. Overall I give unwind and escape an a.
After the spa treatment we went to BBQ with the in laws, who keep the house nice and cool. We haven't used the air yet, and it was heating up. We brought giant shrimp and there were steaks, spring onions on the barbee and asparagus. My kids love spring onions on the BBQ. Pretty sure that was all Sydney ate. Haha. Chocolate mousse for dessert. Good day for sure

Sunday off to six flags for an epic adventure with the other Avila's. haha. So thankful our kids get along so great. They really do love each other. Sydney and Peyton went on ROAR for the first time. We got the photo too. They loved it. Ride a second time right away and then started claiming uncle Rudy for their next ride on roar. They both got to ride shotgun with uncle Rudy in the end. Yay for uncle Rudy.
We saw the lion show, Kamren wasn't interested in the dolphin show so I skipped it and we rode the trains 8 times. Good thing there are two different train rides. Kam is a train fanatic. He rode the helicopter and a couple other rides as well. The girls and cousins rode lots of rides together, pretty soon they will be going solo without us parents.
Sydney got up close and personal with the sea lion and the pirate sea lion show. No picture, but really cool.
Great birthday weekend. Thankful for my family.

Manic Monday

Damn it's 90 something to night and the house is just an oven. After an amazing workout and dinner. Kids all tucked into bed and then you hear it. Sydney and Peyton messing around. After being told to get to bed a lil while later Peyton comes down saying Sydney is kicking her. So I told them if they can't behave no swimming this week. Then I told Peyton if she's gonna kick you kick her back. Well I guess Peyton hit Sydney and Sydney kicked Peyton off the bed and she landed on her head. Are you kidding me? Really. That's what I get.

I just talked to Sydney today about thinking before speaking and well maybe speaking before acting is in the cards for her as well.

I'm seriously thinking about moving Sydney into her own room and having Kamren and Peyton do the bunked thing. I don't know what to do with Sydney. Just when I think it's going well... Something happens.

We love ice cream

Baskin Robbins. I scream for 31 flavors. My favorite is chocolate peanut butter. There is no better ice cream. Kamren loved it too.

Game face and birthday bash

What a weekend to go. Friday night the eagles played Whitney in soccer and it was a great game, only wish I saw more o it than I did. I spent 3/4 of the game chasing, pushing, or holding Kamren. He wants to run free up an down the stairs of the stadium or where ever he can. Hard on me. Bianca played really good. She had a couple opportunities to score, but the goalie blocked the shots or she got taken down. No penalty. Darn. Eagles tied 1-1 and move onto playoffs. Yay. Celebration time on the win and bens birthday. We picked up cupcake cravings.. S'mores and caramel chocolate. Yum.

Place Holder for prom pics

Laser tag

I'm finishing this post. I'm in the sauna. Burning up. Sweating pouring out and it stings my throat. Ugh. I can't think. Almost time to get out. Adele in my ears and laser tag on the mind.

Took the kids to play laser tag last Tuesday. That would be April 23. Peyton, Sydney, Bianca and me. Yes I'm the only competitive one in the group. I can't wait til the lil girls get competitive. Bianca Ida's getting mad at me that I wanted her to follow me into the base. I kept shooting three of the other team but the fourth would get me. So I thought she could help. Nope. The other team had their base protected and enough people shooting our base too. I have no clue where our team was or what they were doing. First game I had 1st on our team of 11. Game 2 I had second. And again our team sucked. I can't wait to take DJ with us next time we go. I took some photos but only one came out. 2 games if laser tag and $26 in snacks and $50 in game tokens. We still have half of the tokens.

Still playing catch up on the blog and life. Even the gym. Today is day 1 again after a week off cuz of my stitches. Today the pool is packed. The kids want to swim. So I'm thinking if they can have a good week I will gladly bring them back to swim. It's gonna be 97 at the end on the week. Now if I was swimsuit ready. Yikes. I have a lil time to kill and a lot to trim.

Good mornin

I didn't sleep very well last night but when I finally settled into the good sleep my alarm went off. 530 you came to quickly. I raced downstairs to make coffee and start getting ready. Soon the girls were up and I was making breakfast for them. A first they agreed in oatmeal. Woohoo.
5 minutes to spare and Kamren was standing at the gate. He was smiling and that's always a sign to what kinda morning we will have. It was gonna be a great one. I smiled and said Good morning. And he said Good Mornin mama. Picked him up and gave him a big hug then he said his good morning to the rest of the crew. Headed upstairs for some milk in the glider and we snuggled. Love those precious moments with him. The girls and dad headed off to school and I asked Kamren if he wants to go potty in the toilet and get a stamp. yay he said yes. I sang a lil potty ditty and he peed. Woo hop danced a jig, high fives, clapping and fist pumps. He picked the helicopter for his stamp.
I finished getting ready and I bribed Kamren. If he let me brush his teeth good we would go outside and play a lil while. Before we headed to school. It was worth it.
Work was work and daycare was daycare. No stamps at school no trip to the toy jar for Kamren.
Picked syd and pey up and got an ear full about the school day. Peyton was first on the track. Sydney and mia tied, no one waited for ella and lunch was pretty good.
Back at the homestead we got our workout on, then played outside spraying the dog, each other and the plants.
Dinner grilled fish, rice and corn. Then more playtime out front with Caleb. The kids rode bikes, scooters and then suited up for some baseball. Heck ya! Batting practice and I got videos. Kam got his ups and managed to tee off a few.

Prom date

Finally a prom date in sight. Sign check,
Dress-check, hair appt check, make up appt check. Boutonnière no check. Prom date- check

Meet Erik - 6 ft 6 plays basketball at EC. size 15 shoe, that's a whole lotta leather loafers.... BOATS.

Lost a few posts

I should really save more often. I wrote a few days worth and lost it all so in playing catch up
Last Sunday we met up with the cousins at grandma and papas house, the girls were so excited that the boys were going to be there and as soon as uncle Rudy and Tia andria rounded the corner Donovan was trying to jump out of the van It hadn't even stopped and he was flying out of the door on a mission to meet up with the coolest cousins he knows. Okay I'm biased but these three really love each other. Snapped some photos of the cousins all enjoying Popsicles. I even made a poster of one.
Looking back over old blog posts of Sydney Peyton and Donovan and how they looked like triplets and even now they still have that resemblance. Great lookin kids with personality for days.
I love their relationship, how much fun they can have playing dogs, soccer, hide n seek or just talking about everyday stuff. I can't wait to see what happens next. Looking forward to summer fun

Potty training last week

Another session of Potty training sponsored by moms around the world. Friday felt like a great day to begin again... The lil man decided one time I. The toilet was enough, Saturday wasn't any better, but Sunday was a break through... 1 accident and we even went to grandma and papas. Monday and Tuesday he peed on Sharon and she suggested him not coming to school like a fashionista and trying easy off pants instead: sweats or elastic band pants. Ugh. Not my fab. Wednesday he had a couple stamps so he's on his way.