I'm So Behind!

I just published 3 posts that are a few weeks late! Summer is here and life is crazy. I'm behind on EVERYTHING! Laundry, cleaning, house work in general, and just living day by day. I love the summer though because we can do whatever we want when we want. We can stay up late, sleep in, wear the same clothes as the day before, whatever! But I'm realizing how much I really counted on those hours of alone time to get basic things done like house work, running errands, and having some "me" time. The other day I got frustrated because I felt like Nathan and Charlotte were asking me to do a million things for them. I decided to drive through Starbucks to get a coffee and then they were asking for a juice box or a hot chocolate or a treat of some kind. I kind of lost it and told them to stop bring so greedy and that they don't always get what they want when they want. I'd love to go shopping and get some new clothes or go to the movies with my friends. I'd even love to just lay on the couch and watch some tv and then take a nap. When I'm hungry, I fix myself a snack. When I'm thirsty, I fix my own drink. No one does it for me. I brush y'all's teeth every day and night, I fix daddy's breakfast, lunch, and dinner and take his clothes to the cleaners. And if I want to get a caramel macchiato for myself then I should be able to get it and not buy a bunch of other stuff!  

I realized I pretty much never took a breath during this 3 minute monologue sob story and Nathan and Charlotte were just stating at me.  Nathan finally broke the silence and said, "Ummmm, it's ok mommy, you can get coffee and I don't want anything." "Me, either" said Charlotte.  

Thank You, now let's have a nice freaking day. 

Baseball Hero

Nathan's baseball team, The Hawks, are so cute but not the best baseball team. They have so much fun though! They've already had lots of games and have won 1.  We are kind of used to losing but they have really improved. And Nathan always hits the ball. Anyway, last week, they were playing a team that was more on their level so it was a really fun game. Both teams were able to really use their skills. Nathan even hit a home run! It was such a close game that all the moms were a nervous wreck! So it was the last inning, score was tied, 2 outs and Nathan was on third...we just needed one run to win. Nathan's friend hit the ball which didn't go very far, and Nathan ran as fast as he could!!! I was so scared he was going to get out, but he made it to home plate and scored the winning run! Everyone jumped our if their seats and cheered for him. I felt like crying! All the coaches gave him high fives and he was one happy boy!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Grandma turned 93 and we celebrated by going to Mama's house, eating cake and ice cream, opening presents, and then taking Nathan and Charlotte swimming. Nathan and Charlotte loved putting the candles on Grandma's cake and singing Happy Birthday to her. Grandma even got to participate in her first "selfie" which she thought was really neat! 

Last Day of Kindergarten

Charlotte's 4 Year Checkup

Sweet little Charlotte had her four year well check on Wednesday and I was completely dreading this visit because I knew this was the one that had 4 shots waiting for her! I remember Nathan going through it, and it broke my heart because at 4, they are old enough to realize what's going on. Nathan was so upset when he got his shots. 

I told Charlotte that we were going to the doctor to get weighed and measured but didn't mention the vaccines...I figured I'd wait til the last possible minute. She wore a dress that mama made for her and looked so cute. She passed all of the tests with flying colors: hearing, vision, fine motor and gross motor. And she is up 4 inches and 6 pounds since last year! She's in the 55th percentile for height (40 in) and 60th for weight (36.8 lbs). Dr. Guetersloh said she must be a good eater, I guess so if salad and chicken nuggets count.

When it was time for her shots, the nurse walked in with them on a tray and had me sign for them. Charlotte saw them and asked me if she was getting a shot. I said yes and she said "Ok mommy". The nurse told her to lay down on the table and that she'd feel two stings and that was it. Charlotte just got up there, laid down, held my hand, and then squeezed her eyes shut. I couldn't believe it! Nathan would have been freaking out by now! She gave her the shots and Charlotte let out a little cry but that was it! She was so brave! When I told Nathan about it, he thought I wasn't telling the truth, ha ha!

Afterwards, we met Mama for yogurt and then I took her and Nathan to the Five Below store to pick out a little treat. 

Kindergarten Graduation

I can't believe Nathan has finished kindergarten! He has had such a great year and has learned so much! He is in the dual language program, which was just started this year at Nathan's school so his class was the first to get to participate. He has Sra. Melendez one day and she only speaks Spanish to them and then Mrs. Holditch the next day  and that class is in English. It alternates like this every day, all year. Nathan has jumped up 6 levels in reading and has learned so much Spanish. He gets to stay in the dual language program through 6th grade and I can't wait to see how much he learns! 

I am so proud of you Nathan! You made great grades, lots of friends, had an almost perfect behavior chart, learned a ton, and had fun. You are a wonderful little boy and mommy and daddy love you so much!

Cute Pics of Cute Kids

Fun In The Sun Day

For kindergarten's end of the year party, they got to have a water day from 12:30-2:30. There were 3 big inflatables that they turned into water slides, sidewalk chalk, water races, snow cones and popcorn, and lots and lots of mud! Nathan had so much fun being with his friends!