Game Over

With the kids gone, the dogs get a little more of our attention.  We set up a little pool and a spinning sprinkler in the back yard for them.  Sophie wanted absolutely nothing to do with any of it. Teddy, however, is always game.  That said, after the spinning sprinkler sprayed him one too many times, he took matters into his own paws....


First, he tried to relocate the evil monster....

 Then, when that didn't work, he had no choice but to behead it...

Alone

What's that sound? Oh, that is the sound of peace and quiet. The kids are down at their grandparents' house for the week.  That means Meggan and I were able to sleep in, eat wherever we wanted, and even start binge watching a TV show....with bad words in it. Look out world, we're livin' now!

Last Day

Tomorrow is Amelia's last day of 2nd grade. That is hard for me to imagine even as I type it.  I'm sure parents go through this sort of disconnect all the time.  I see she's getting taller.  I see she's doing awesome in school.  I see she's developed a sense of humor that makes adults laugh with her instead of at her.  I just watched her get up on stage and perform a piano solo.  I've watched her take such care and show such concern over Everett that I've named her "Little Mama".  Yet, I can't quite grasp that she's halfway through elementary school.  She's nearing an age of boys, cell phones, and other teenage issues at an alarming rate and I don't like it.  I know she'll always be my "baby", but I sure do miss the days when she was an actual baby.

Guess

I spent yesterday afternoon painting with the kids.  We all had a good time, but Everett was especially proud of his efforts. I don't want to give away who painted which painting, but I will say Everett's is the "beach with trees, balls, people, dogs, shells, sun, and a turtle"

Good Behavior

It might seem like a small step, but this guy has been left out of his crate during bath/bedtime all week and so far he hasn't eaten the couch. In fact, he hasn't eaten any more tables, walls, or remote controls either.  Obviously, he's angling to be left out all day so he can make the hardwoods his chew toy.  That said, while I'm not dumb enough to do that, I'm happy he's making the best of his free time for good behavior...

Looking Up

We got to stop by Amelia's school today so she could perform in her piano recital.  This means we also got a chance to show Everett around his future Kindergarten stomping ground.  Both were awesome. 

Distance

Everett is one of the lucky people who have a true best buddy.  They've been in the same class since they were 12 weeks old.  They've played on the same basketball team.  They've played on the same soccer team.  They've had numerous sleepovers.  Everett has even offered to let him move in with us.  If they are in the same location, this is about as far apart as you'll see them...