Busy weekends, a new twist.

Now usually our weekends are busy, but usually it's the grown-ups and it's all evening stuff.  Switch that now... Saturday I have a brunch at church, the kids are coming and will hang out in the youth lounge. We're leaving there and taking Beth to her boyfriends' house. (no that is not a boy who is a friend, that is boyfriend). The littles and I are then going to Disney for the rest of the afternoon. We'll stay until either fireworks, or someone whines that they are too tired to walk anymore. I'm looking forward to spending time watching them ride Dumbo (I don't do it often, but I'll let them do the line tomorrow), riding the rest of Fantasyland with them, exploring Tom Sawyers island, and enjoying a lemonade while they run around in the brother bear explorer camp. It should be a good day. Sunday is church, then resting, I MIGHT, stress the might, go see my friends play at the Harp Inn Sunday evening, but I'm not sure the kids will be down in time, or that I'll have the energy. We'll see.

I'm off to work in a little bit, I'm already ready for a nap, and don't see one in my day. Hopefully cleaning house, which is what I'm heading to next will get me moving.

Now will someone please explain the weather to me?? I thought it was going to be warm today, but I'm in my jacket IN the house, and feeling cold. What the heck???

A short but fun visit

We took advantage of time yesterday.  The kids' releases are staggered, Drew 2pm, Katie 2:15, and Tori 2:30. This is actually pretty cool. As Drew and I use the time to do his homework pages so that when we leave school he's done except for reading. So they did their work, and were finished when Tori came out. She only had 1 page of math, and could easily do it in the car, so she did that while we drove to get Beth, and then to Disney.  We went to DCA and rode the new Toy Story Mania. seriously I love this ride. My kids Seriously love this ride. So we rode that, and then walked toward the brother bear play area, we stopped and the 4 kids rode Mullhuland Madness twice, I watched. It's just not a ride I enjoy. Then we hit the playground. Beth and Drew were together, and Tori and Katie were a pair. PERFECT I got to wander around and watch them do stuff and not climb a billion stairs or rope "paths" if I didn't feel up to it. And after working yesterday I didn't feel up to it. We left Koda and company and found a spot for the Pixar parade and watched that, and got seriously squirted.. then came home for dinner, bath, and bed.  The only thing I didn't get done last night was 20mins. of reading with the kids. Hopefully one night won't ruin them, hehe. It was a great way to spend 4 hours!!!!

first day picture and an update

 here they are minus Beth, who was "too big" to be put through such torture this year.  tori 5th, Katie 3rd, and Drew kinder. :o)

 

So I took Katie to ballet, only to find out that, 1. she moved up a level and so is no longer in the same class. Yay, and bummer.  And the fall registration is annual, oops, last studio we were at wasn't annual. So I got both girls registered for dance again.. now my Wednesday looks like this,  pick up Drew, Katie and Tori 1:15, Take Tori to gymnastics at 3pm. pick her up at 4:30,  Katie has ballet from 5:30-6:30 and Beth goes 6:30-7:30.  I'm trying to figure it out so that I'm not driving back and forth and back and forth, and still getting them all fed dinner, doing bathtime, etc. AND heading to bed by 8pm.  wish me luck!!!!

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Is it bedtime yet??

Yup, it's not quite 4pm, and I'm ready for bed.  Thankfully dinner is in the crockpot, so I've just got a short side dish to make up, and we're good to go.

School starting went well, everyone is happy with their teacher and that makes me happy. I've worked this week, and will work at least through Wednesday next week. YAY.. it's easy rather boring, but it pays and that's all I need. :)

extracurricular starts this week too.  Yesterday was gymnastics, Tori had a good class, and really worked at it. Today starts ballet for Katie. While she's been invited to both the cachetti class and performing group, we're just going to stick with her regular once per week class for now. She's in GATE at school and between that and the "stuff" that's going on in daily life, we agree it would be too much.

Ok, time to go do something productive before leaving.

a wonderful weekend, and continuing my effots

So in my attempt to not get behind again, here's our weekend. It's mostly mine, as the kids spent the weekend with their dad and family at the beach house. I missed going and being there. But I made the most of a kid-less weekend.  Friday night I saw a friend perform in Guys and Dolls, Saturday I went to Disneyland with another friend, we had a blast!!! We watched fantasmic, which I've not seen in about 20 years.  WOW!  It was great.  Sunday was church, then I went to Forest Lawn to visit my Angelboy. I can't believe 11 years ago he became an angel.  Wow.  I went to the movies Sunday night. Fun!  Then Monday my friend and I went back to Disney, came here about 5pm and watched a movie here.  The gang returned and I started getting everyone ready for bed.

The report from the beach goers was that the water was cool, but not freezing, wave splashing and sand-wall building were done, and a wonderful time was had by all! And that is what it's all about.

School starts for Tori, Katie, and Drew tomorrow.. so we're heading out in a few minutes to Disneyland to see Billie and the Hillbillies show, visit the Tiki room, and ride Peter Pan.  Then come home for dinner, bath, and bed.  I think that's a good way to end summer vacation!!!

I'm terrible at blogging

I get behind and then it's too overwhelming to catch up...so I just put it off... sigh.. it's been nearly 3 months since my last post.

We've enjoyed a pleasant summer, all 3 girls went to youth camp through our church, and had a blast.   Drew went to VBS, and sport camp.  Katie went to surf camp and actually surfed!  ME, I spent 3 weeks in Mexico at my parents house recovering from surgery... I did it, I had my tummy tucked and breasts lifted. I'm a new looking me. Same woman, different appearance. I am 8 weeks post surgery and feel great! I'm very happy with the results and look forward to enjoying my closet full of clothes and future shopping for clothes! hehe.

2 weeks ago Andrew turned 6, he and I spent the day at Disneyland. His dad joined us for the evening and we had a great time.. we rode Buzz Lightyears' astro blasters 3 times.. Drew's favorite ride.  We watched the parade of dreams and the Pixar parade (of wet) in DCA, fun parade all the floats squirt water at the crowd.  It was a warm day so that actually felt good!

This past Monday we ended our summer fun in our traditional way, for the 11th year straight we went to Legoland. Yup, 11 years, Beth is now a 10th grader and we started this tradition the week before she started Kindergarten. The park has grown a lot over the years and we enjoyed several new rides this year along with the old time favorites.

Yesterday was Beth's first day of school...the other 3 kids start next wednesday...and so, there you have a very brief summary of our summer.

nothing amazing

I've been walking with Mom Tuesday and Thursday. Taking the kids to their various activities, keeping the house to it's usual not quite disaster state, and just hanging out. So life is nothing amazing right now.

My big excitement, I guess, is Sunday at church we're having our annual festival of choirs, it's the last Sunday where the choir(s) sing/ring, so we do the entire service. It's fun. This year is extra fun for me, as I joined the handbell choir and we're ringing on Sunday.  I'm hoping to have a couple friends of mine there too so I have my own "aundience" hehe. 

The kids are all good... Beth's done with school next week, the other 3 have 2 more weeks after that. I think the first day Beth's off we're going to Disneyland just the two of us. We've also got some movies to see.  I've started the annual plan the camps on the calendar for the kids...it's getting a little easier as the years go by, I don't know if that's just me getting better at it, or what.

Now I'm off to enjoy a lovely lunch with two very dear girlfriends. :o)