Ok...this is funny or at least it was so funny to me that I was crying and could barely talk as I was telling my sister and my friend Jen after we got home... A little background first...Every school day I wait in the hallway at the entrance of the school with the other parents. The bell rings and the kids come walking down to us. With Alex being in 1st grade this year, a safety walks them down to us. He usually sees me and walks over with a hug. I always ask him about his day and we head out of the school after saying goodbye to friends and the moms I stand and chat with while waiting for the bell.
Today...I was picking up Josh & Emily too since Ellen had Drew & Autumn at her house with our friends Jen, Emma & Natalie! Josh & Emily got out first and came over to stand by me. Next thing I see is Alex walking down the hall and this is what happens...
Alex: "I'll be right be back mom."
Me: "Alex, where are you going?" (Alex keeps walking right past me)
Alex: looking back at me he says, "It's Brownie Day and I am going to get my Brownie!" (Big smile!)
Me: I turned and looked at another mom and started laughing and said, "He thinks he is getting a brownie and it's BROWNIES as in Girl Scouts!"
Alex: comes back with a sad face, "Mom, I lost the safety that was taking me for my brownie!" Me: "Alex, you don't get a brownie today..."
Josh: (big 9 year old cousin) "Alex, Brownies is for girls, it's not food!"
Alex: sad face and almost starts to cry...
Too funny...when his teacher said it was Brownie Day...he thought he was getting a brownie. I am kinda glad he got lost from the safety and didn't get all the way to the room full of girls looking for his brownie!
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Poor little guy... He is just like his mom when it comes to sweets...if I was offered a Brownie I would follow the safety to get one too!
I already told you all that I am a proud soccer mom...Drew & Alex
have been tearing up the field at their games! It's so funny to watch them... Last night Alex played a game and was against his friend Brendin from school! He was so excited to play a team that he knew one of the players from. The score was 6 to 3 in favor of the Mustangs (our team)...as we were driving home Alex said, "Mom, the score was 6 to 3 and I scored ALL 6 of our goals!" He did too! The funny part was when a girl on the other team was going pretty fast down the field with the ball ready to shoot it at the goal...just as she kicks the ball, Alex comes out of nowhere and kicks it away from the goal...barely missing the goal post! We (the family) was of course going crazy in excitement for such a great save! He looks over at us and then runs to the goal and demonstrates his smooth move again! It was hilarious...
I love watching my boy so excited and passionate about something like soccer! It's good exercise and good to learn to work as a team...
A busy season of soccer practices and games...Drew had a game on Saturday at noon...it is so fun to watch these little preschoolers running around the field. A few of them just stand there watching while the others play. Drew made about 4 or 5 goals getting the ball at the one and taking it all the way to his goal. He is a champ! He just loves to turn and watch us as we all cheer him on...my kids are never lacking in the fan department at their games. Mommy (me), Daddy Craig, Autumn, Alex, Daddy, Nana, Papa, Aunt Ellen, Uncle Robby, Josh, Emily & Hannah were ALL there cheering Drew on! He would turn to us with the biggest grin! I will post pictures when I get them from my mom...I love being a soccer mom! I love that my boys enjoy it and really play aggressive and hard! They make me proud out on the field :)After Drew's game we drove about a half hour to Josh's game! We all went to cheer him on. It is so different going from preschoolers to a real team. They play with a goalie and they actually play the big field with different positions. Josh was great! This week coming Josh has a game on Monday, Alex & Emily both have practice on Tuesday and a game on Thursday...busy with soccer, but I LOVE it!
It has been raining ALL weekend! I shouldn't complain too much...I am in Michigan and not in Texas, BUT with the rain falling all weekend, it really puts a damper on our plans!Saturday Drew was supposed to have his first soccer game...rained out! I am thankful they canceled instead of standing in the rain to watch for an hour. I ran to Target to get a few things and came home soaked! I was watching Ellen's kids while her and Rob went to a seminar and we really wanted to play outside...it was indoor day, but the kids were really good and played so nice together. Today was another busy day around here...we went to church this morning, came home to eat lunch and I was off to a Baby Shower for a friend of mine, Lisa. When I got home it was time to load everyone up, drive to Canton (my parents house), drive to the airport (to leave them a car for their return home tomorrow), drive back home...in a bad downpour of rain! We made it and we have been home enjoying the evening together. We were supposed to have a BBQ with our neighbors across the street so we decided to wait for another day this week. Rain Rain Go Away...rain gives me that lazy feeling of wanting to curl up with a good book or take a nap. I am not very productive when it is raining out. I love to lay around and listen to the rain falling!Our weekend is almost over. Monday is approaching fast and I have some things to do to get ready for the week...I pray everyone has a great week!
Migraines...why oh why? Next to giving birth, they are up there when it comes to pain!
I have been getting headaches all summer. They weren't as bad as the migraines I got last Thursday and again today. The headaches were sharp pain when I was in direct sunlight, but would dull enough to function when I came inside or went into good shade outside. The migraines...they give me blurred vision in my left eye, sharp pain on the right side of my head, a queasy stomach, and they last way too long. Last weeks was about 4 to 5 days until I felt NO pain. Today's...I am still dealing with.
Tomorrow I am going to the doctor to find out what I can do or what may be causing them. I need answers and relief!
Ok...I realize I am 2 months early, but I am trying to come up with a fun idea for Drew & Autumn's 5th Birthday in November. I want to start planning now...Since it is the Big 5...they will get to invite a few friends (plus family). I struggle with a theme that will suit them both...the last few birthdays worked out great...2nd b-day - Mickey & Minnie3rd b-day - Dora & Diego4th b-day - BackyardigansNow they are older and want their own thing...I was thinking a western party would be fun. Or I was thinking a Pirate & Princess party, any ideas of crafts, games, activities, decorations???I am thinking I can do more if I have it at home instead of gymnastics, pump it up, or chuck e cheese...I NEED your imput...
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