Status Update – May 23, 2016

Another new week, kids tired, we’re tired, we haven’t recouped from weekend yet. Last week of school, Lesa took week of vacation to relax, garden, and attend graduation events. Dillan had ballgame, River Dogs vs. Muck Dogs, he did good, Amber incorporated visit by attending game.

Status Update – May 22, 2016

Church, Ashley still getting birthday wishes from people. Beautiful day, warm, sun shining. Kids played outside all afternoon and with neighbor Aiden. Set up Ashley’s tent. Spent three hours tilling garden for Lesa, put up cucumber fence. Kids had trouble settling down for sleep.

Status Update – May 21, 2016

Atwater, Walmart, Dollar General with Dillan, saw coyote. Ashley’s birthday party at Springville Park, six years old! School, church friends, family from Indy came to show Ashley love. Games, food, gifts, she had great day! Asian Pearl, kids favorite restaurant. Showers, bedtime.

Status Update – May 20, 2016

Friday! Ashley excited about birthday party tomorrow. Pizza! Our hero Tammy Minger intervened with Sandy Bowman on PAVA! Dillan copped an attitude over Bruce and toy truck, had issues all night even with Lesa. Sent to bed early, had a meltdown! I let him up to watch TV once calm.

Status Update – May 19, 2016

Took Bruce for 3-year wellness check, everything good physically, developmentally. Went to Walmart, Ashley’s tent not there, donuts of course! Bruce enjoyed spending time with me. Love that kid! Took Ashley, Dillan to T-ball practice, no one there, Springville Elem. Park instead.

Status Update – May 18, 2016

Overslept, antihistamines in bloodstream from reaction last night. Long workday again. Kids doing well. Took different way home past dump for change of scenery. Kids played outside, did homework, watched Scooby-Doo. Ashley has snacks tomorrow so I helped her prepare. An okay day.

Status Update – May 17, 2016

Two people RSVP-ed for Ashley’s birthday party, glad it’s not going to be a bust! Open Arms called and conducted survey. Long day. Kids unaware I had rash attack. School winding down, kids excited. Helped Dillan with homework. Everyone got baths. Lesa did most of the work. Tired!

Status Update – May 16, 2016

Happy birthday Bruce, 3 years old! Balloons, ribbons when he awoke. Mini-birthday party after supper: strawberry shortcake, presents, Bruce knew he was special today! He enjoyed festivities! Last Pack meeting, Dillan advanced to Wolf, whole family present, wants to sign up again.

Status Update – May 15, 2016

Church mix up, Serving Deacon and Jr. Church! Took communion to Garden Villa. Arby’s. Kid’s summer haircuts at Great Clips, they look good! Took naps. Played outside, got wet and muddy. Our 34th anniversary! I had evening church. Lesa gave kids showers. Hugs and kisses once home!

Status Update – May 14, 2016

Up early, bagels, BMV, Lowe’s, hauled recyclables, Recycle Center permanently closed, going to landfill discovered new Recycle Center! Hauled trash. All but Dillan went with, he hung with Lesa all day, even grocery shopped with her. Stayed in, cold outside! Casa Brava for dinner!