We had been debating all week if we should go camping or not. We usually make Easter weekend our first camping trip of the year. It ended up being Eric’s long weekend off, so it was a great weekend to go. We had a lot to do to get ready to go, but we decided we would do it. The kids really wanted to go camping. They love being outside and enjoying the outdoors. It is good for all of us to get away from home and just enjoy being together. It’s amazing what the kids can find to do to entertain themselves when they don’t have the TV. The kids spent a lot of time coloring, playing with the caterpillars, and riding their bikes.
I got off work at 1:00 and then picked up the kids. When we got home Eric was sound asleep on the couch. He got off work Friday morning and was busy getting ready to go and had just barely laid down when we walked in the door. He was very tired, but such a trooper to get up and take us all camping. We went up Hyrum canyon just below Hardware Ranch. It is a nice location, easy to get in and out of, and close to home. We were surprised by how many people were up there camping. I’m sure it had a lot to do with it being Easter weekend and the weather was going to be nice. It rained a little bit on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were beautiful. Friday night I cooked baked potatoes, with sweet pork, and broccoli. Saturday I made breakfast burritos, sandwiches for lunch, and then we had flank steak, sweet potato fries, and green beans for dinner. Saturday afternoon we went for a drive around the mountain. Eric likes to let the kids drive. They think they are so cool. They sit on Eric’s lap and he controls the gas and brakes and they control the wheel. The kids colored easter eggs. I always forget the vinegar to the coloring didn’t turn out as well, but they still had fun doing it.
Sunday morning, I could hear them whispering to each other. It is so fun to hear their excitement when it comes to holidays. I could hear Parker whispering to Maisie all about the stuff that the Easter Bunny left them. They got a summer outfit, lots of candy, and they each got a basketball. The Easter Bunny left them a note saying they had a surprise at home because it was too big to leave in the trailer. Parker was so excited and couldn’t wait to get home to check it out. I asked him what he thought it was and he said, “A Monster Truck.” I WISH. They did their easter egg hunt outside and then we cooked breakfast, pancakes. We then packed up our stuff and got home just before 11:00. I had a lot of homework to do and laundry. I knew we would spend part of the day putting together what the Easter Bunny left. He left a basketball hoop at our house. When we pulled in the drive way Parker went running in the house and then came running back out yelling he got a basketball hoop. He was very excited. Maisie was excited too, but not as excited as Parker. It is so fun watching their excitement when they are so young.
We unpacked the trailer and started on the laundry. We then started putting together the basketball hoop. While Eric and Parker started putting it together, Maisie and I filled the base full of sand. Once we were done, Parker and Maisie had to shoot some hoops. Then we went to town for some lunch. When we got home I started working on my homework. I was very stressed cause I just don’t understand this chapter. It is about metabolism and their are a lot of terms and body processes that I just don’t get. While I was sitting there Eric and I heard a noise. It was the washer. Something had broken. That is all I needed. We emptied out the water and pulled the clothes out. I asked Sallie if we could finishing washing that load at her house. Thank goodness for great neighbors. Eric and I decided it was time to just invest in a new washer and dryer. We had gotten our monies worth out of them. We bought them used 15 years ago for $200. We went to Home Depot and ended up getting a set for just under $900. It will take a week and half to get them. I hope I can go that long without doing laundry.
It is going to be a stressful week. I have an exam the end of the week and I will spend most of the week studying for it.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wizard of Oz
Friday, April 11, 2014
Parker’s class put on the Wizard of Oz play. It was so cute seeing all these cute little 1st graders put on their first play. They all did amazing. Parker was Narrator 2. A couple of months ago when they drew their part out of hat, he came home and said, “Mom, I get to be in a play. Guess what my part is? Narrator 2.” All with so much excitement. He was so stinkin’ cute. About a week before the play, we were driving home from school and Maisie decided to practice his lines with him. She read the rest of the play and then he would say his part. To my surprise, he had his lines memorized. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t really expect him to have them memorized because he was the narrator. He was so proud. The only thing he wished is that he got to wear a real costume. When he found out what he was going to be wearing he said, “Mom, I have to wear this “BIG” green bow. It goes to my shoulders. And a green hat!"
Parker’s class put on the Wizard of Oz play. It was so cute seeing all these cute little 1st graders put on their first play. They all did amazing. Parker was Narrator 2. A couple of months ago when they drew their part out of hat, he came home and said, “Mom, I get to be in a play. Guess what my part is? Narrator 2.” All with so much excitement. He was so stinkin’ cute. About a week before the play, we were driving home from school and Maisie decided to practice his lines with him. She read the rest of the play and then he would say his part. To my surprise, he had his lines memorized. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t really expect him to have them memorized because he was the narrator. He was so proud. The only thing he wished is that he got to wear a real costume. When he found out what he was going to be wearing he said, “Mom, I have to wear this “BIG” green bow. It goes to my shoulders. And a green hat!"
Monday, April 7, 2014
The week of April 7
It was a very busy week. My co-worker, Shannon, was gone on vacation, so I had to fill in and help with her job. I don’t mind doing it at all, but it keeps me on my toes. Wednesday, I took pictures of a little boy, Lincoln. I have been taking his pictures since he was in his momma’s belly. He is turning 3 in a couple of weeks. I haven’t had a photo session in about a month. I think now that I am in school I am really going to limit how much I do. I still love taking pictures, but finding the time to edit them is going to challenging.
Thursday, Eric was home and we decided to go out to eat. We ended up at A&W’s. We haven’t been there in a probably a couple of years. Then I had to help Maisie with a lot of homework. We got in an argument and I told her we could not wait until the day before it was due to try and get it all done. She is so good about getting her stuff done, but she likes me to help her. I have decided I have to designate certain times to helping her. She made me feel guilty, by telling me that I don’t have any time for her. I try to make time, but it is just not when she wants to do it. I hope by setting certain times aside to help her do her homework, will help her plan her week’s worth of homework better. She takes after me and likes to plan her week, but it has revolved around when she wants to do it, and that just isn’t going to work. I am trying to come up with a better schedule so I can make sure I can fit everything in.
Thursday, Eric was home and we decided to go out to eat. We ended up at A&W’s. We haven’t been there in a probably a couple of years. Then I had to help Maisie with a lot of homework. We got in an argument and I told her we could not wait until the day before it was due to try and get it all done. She is so good about getting her stuff done, but she likes me to help her. I have decided I have to designate certain times to helping her. She made me feel guilty, by telling me that I don’t have any time for her. I try to make time, but it is just not when she wants to do it. I hope by setting certain times aside to help her do her homework, will help her plan her week’s worth of homework better. She takes after me and likes to plan her week, but it has revolved around when she wants to do it, and that just isn’t going to work. I am trying to come up with a better schedule so I can make sure I can fit everything in.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Busy, Busy
The last month has been really busy. My weekdays have consisted of going to the gym most nights. swimming lessons two nights a week, working on kids homework, and then my own homework. Weekends are busy doing homework and house work. There just doesn’t seem to be much time for anything else. Still trying to figure out how to fit everything in without going crazy. School has been good. I am taking a nutrition class right now, which has been really interesting.
Work has been busy. The spring time is always a lot busier than any other time of year. Only four more weeks and spring semester will be over. Looking forward to summer and playing a little.
Work has been busy. The spring time is always a lot busier than any other time of year. Only four more weeks and spring semester will be over. Looking forward to summer and playing a little.
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