Lately...

It's been nice and crazy around here lately. I mentioned earlier that this semester was going to be busy for all of us, and it really is. Dallas is juggling classes, teaching a probability class, consulting, and being Mr. Mom while I am at "work." I say "work" because it really isn't too much work, just a lot of fun! I am coaching a volleyball team and I am really loving it. The girls are 7th graders but a lot of them have some experience and they have been doing really well. The kids are used to me leaving, I guess, Makiah is funny about it though. When I am at home I can't even leave the room without her crying. She also likes to be held a lot. When I do leave she is usually fine, even on Thursdays when there is a babysitter. When I get home she bolts for the door and then cries if I don't pick her up immediately. I think it is nice for them to be with their dad everyday. Dallas claims that he is now the "Mom" even though it's only for a few hours in the afternoon.

Makiah is having a hard time napping... any suggestions? She usually goes to sleep just fine but then a half an hour later she wakes up. I usually make her cry it out and she'll sleep for another half hour. That isn't enough though, the rest of the day seems to drag when she is grumpy. I think the main problem is that she is scared of any loud noises (the garbage truck in particular:)). Today I put music on for her in her room, I'll see if that works...

Next week I am starting a joy school for Evan with some of his friends. I am getting really excited :) I have been worried about the summer ending and Evan getting bored out of his mind when we can't go outside everyday. He is excited to have "school" with his friends :)

Here are some pictures of some fun things we've been doing since I've been back home...

August 21: Fire Station
Evan wasn't as excited as I thought he would be about visiting the Fire Station... He didn't really want anything to do with it:

Evan wouldn't come near the truck, even for a picture

Kiah loved the dog, of course

At least I got him to sit on the fire truck

I think Evan's favorite part was when the firefighters got a call and left with the sirens blaring :) That's what he wanted to see. After we sat on the truck he insisted on going home, so we did. Too bad because we missed out on getting our own firefighter hat :( That's okay, maybe next time.

September 4th: Columbian Park Zoo (We love coming here :))

Evan and Kensey

Play group

Kiah loved these guys!

Random Pics :)

In case you can't tell they are all watching a movie... I thought it was cute how they all lined up and sat by each other :)