2 super crazy weeks and 2 very full weekends away, as of Tuesday, we were back to normal. Have I mentioned once or one million times how much I love a routine and a schedule?! It bears repeating.
On Tuesday, I packed a picnic lunch and Shyanna took the boys to Matthew’s Park for some playground time, a picnic lunch and wading pool. They had such a blast and I got a TON of work done that day.
At soccer that night, a lot of kids were still on vacation from July 4 so Xander’s team was short a handful of players. They asked if Augustus wanted to move up and he was thrilled! At one point, he said, “best night ever!” Brothers on defense! Their team got walloped, but we were excited because the only goal of the night was scored by Augustus!
Wednesday was the day that our busy schedule hit the boys like a freight train. When Shyanna arrived, they were a mess of melt downs and crabbiness. When they were finally dressed and ready to go (she was going to take them to the park), they both threw their shoes and refused to move. I sent them both back to bed. Luckily, our 20 year old nanny is unflappable, kindly saying, “they seem really tired. I am going to set up a craft for when they come back downstairs.” They eventually turned it around, but we ended up skipping tee ball that night and going to bed early.
We’ve still been swimming a lot. “Let’s play that game where you beat us up” is a direct quote from my sweet 4 year old. They like to wrestle and get tossed around.
Thursday was another normal day- the boys and Shyanna went to the park, I got tons of work done again, and everything was just very regular and uneventful (you know it’s quiet when I have no pictures to show for the day!).
Friday was a PTO day for me and the boys. We started the day at the YMCA (I had a training appointment and the boys got to play at the childcare). At the last minute, swim lessons got cancelled, so we headed off for our adventure of the day. At the beginning of the summer I made a long list of fun things I wanted to do. We haven’t done very many yet, so today was the day. Fawn-Doe-Rosa is an animal sanctuary about an hour away. We petted and fed deer, goats, llamas, and so many more animals. It is such a magical place. Afterwards, we got some ice cream in Taylor’s Falls and then headed to Franconia Sculpture Park for some exploring. The boys were very hot and tired by the time we got home! We jumped right into the pool to cool off and play.
After dinner, the neighborhood gathered in front of our house for happy hour. The kids decided they wanted to be bartenders, so they created their own drink (water, lemon, and a floating strawberry… also probably some kid sneezes). They mixed it at Sam and Abby’s house and then carried it down in a water bottle and served it to everyone. It was pretty cute and probably to be expected since they’ve all been attending weekly happy hour for as long as they can remember.
On Saturday, the boys went to Grandma Debbie’s house for an overnight stay. They went to the movie theater to see Thor, they ordered pizza, made lots of crafts. They were so happy! Nate and I went out for Thai food and then had fancy drinks on the patio of the Lexington. Afterwards, we came home and had some drinks on our patio. And after that, we went to our neighbor’s house for a few more drinks until midnight. It was a very relaxing, fabulous night and I am so grateful to my mom for giving us these nights off. I am convinced it makes me a better mom, a more relaxed human overall, and obviously the boys are thrilled, so everyone’s lives are improved by these special nights.
Nate and I slept in this morning and drank our morning coffee outside while relaxing. Then we got some projects done and groceries bought and put away. I picked the boys up around 2 and they spent the entire afternoon with Sam and Abby, running back and forth between the 2 houses until I dragged them in for dinner, and then back outside until I dragged them in for bathtime. Nate met some friends for evening golf and the boys went to bed early! We are loving summer so much.
This week, the boys head to day camp… I’m excited and also a little nervous. They seem to just be excited.