Sleeping Girls

I love taking pictures of the girls sleeping ... here are some of my recent best!

And one of Brayden! ❤️

Cousin Fun

Karle and Kahle are great big cousins.  They play with the girls.  They love them.  They listen to them.  They pay attention to them.  And it was a great week for them.

We went and watch Karle play volleyball - they didn't win, but Greta and Lola had a great time.  And Karle gave Greta a volleyball which she has been playing with a lot.

Then this weekend the kids came over and watched the girls while my mom and I went to the football game.  I had them bathed, fed and in PJs so K&K just had to get them to sleep, which they did with no problems.

Then Sunday - Greta and Lola had a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese - so K&K got to come along!  I think everyone had LOTS of fun and played lots of games and won lots of tickets - which they let the girls have and pick out some toys.  Very sweet.  Karle even used some of her money from grandma to buy drinks for us - great kids!

Final week of Swimming

We had a few very nice days this week and decided to make the most of the pool still being opened... so swimming we went.  It wasn't that warm - I'll admit I just sat on the edge.  But the girls had a great time.

And in the words of Greta and Lola... Last Swim!

https://youtu.be/FWoW7_AsSyI

My swimming predictions for 2019...
1) Lola swims with no jacket
2) Greta can dive
3) Lola can swim to the bottom without help from me
4) Greta can swim laps with different strokes (because she can already swim laps).

So until next year - peace out pool!

Lola and Aunt Mary

Lola has said from forever that Aunt Mary is her best friend.  They have the best and cutest relationship ever.  I don't know what it is, but Lola just adores here.

Here they are riding in the combine together and the reunion - it had been a day since they saw each other.

Soccer Update

Greta has been doing great at soccer... when she wants to, which I would say is about 85% of the time.  She has great call handling skills and is pretty smart too.  We've been working a lot on sharing the ball and passing more.  Oh and not stealing from our team mates.

Here's one of her goals (this game she had 9).  On average she's scored at least 1 every game.  A couple games she's had more.

https://youtu.be/7hK0KH9SD9Y

This Saturday was extra special because Miss Sophie surprised her at the game.  I didn't even tell her so it was so awesome - except that she went running off the field to hug her but I let that slide.

We have 2 more games left!  I think she definitely has a future in soccer.

Great night with mom

My mom and I went to the football game on Saturday night - Michigan vs. Wisconsin... a huge game.  And it did not disappoint.  Michigan won big. But the best part was all the energy and excitement in the stadium - it's been a long time since it's felt like that.

Both mom and I had a great time!

Homecoming Week

I didn't get pictures of every day but 2 of the best... 80s day and crazy hair day.  We also ended the week of the homecoming parade - in the rain.  But had a fun, got candy and got to watch with some friends.  Looking forward to many more homecoming festivities!

The dreaded call

Well it was bound to happen at some hope - or I guess I'd rather that it never happens... but I got my first call from Greta's teacher.  And not for something outstanding that she did either. Ugh!  Not a proud mommy moment.

TUESDAY: The conversation in the car home from day care went like this... 
Greta: Mom there is something in my folder.
Me: Something good? 
Greta: Umm... not really good.
Me: (while driving trying to find the folder.... and freaking out!) - what is it?
Greta: A note from Mrs. Horvath.
Me: (Frantically trying to find the paper).  What happened?
Greta: Well... 
Me: (now I have the paper and have read it - and am trying not to yell).  Greta this isn't good.  What happened? Why did you spit on Izzy? 
Greta: (now very bashful and not wanting to talk).  Because.
Me: Why?
Greta: I didn't want to play anymore with her. 
Me: (trying to remain calm) - so why did you spit on her?
Greta: Because I didn't want to play anymore.  She was making me mad.  
Me: That's not a reason to spit on something.  What should you have done? 
Greta: Told the teacher or walked away.
Me: What happened after?
Greta: Izzy told, and I got in trouble and had to write a note and say I was sorry.
Me:  Well that's good.  Did Izzy forgive you?  
Greta: Yes, we hugged and are friends now.
Me:  What should your punishment be?
Greta: A time out I think.
Me: I think maybe something else.  (in my head I was so embarrassed).

We get home and I immediately texted Izzy's mom - who is a friend of mine - and apologized and said how embarrassed I was.  Greta then immediately gets out some paper and starts making a card for Izzy and asks if she'll still be her best friend.  Very sweet.

Greta and I had a very long talk about it.

Next day goes by... all good (I think)... then Thursday afternoon about 2:30 I get the call and voicemail.  Greta is fine but will you give me a call (it's Mrs. Horvath).

So I quickly pick up the phone and call and apparently Greta had a rough couple more days at school getting in arguments and fights with 2 other kids on 2 separate days. Mrs. Horvath said that early on Thursday, Greta just looked so upset and mad and that is why she called.  She wanted to make sure all was okay at home and if this was normal for Greta.  I said no - she never had a problem at day care and I didn't even know she knew how to spit.  We talked about how to help Greta through and that there are lots of different personalities in kindergarten to adjust to.  And I acknowledged that Greta definitely has a strong personality and likes to be a leader.  Mrs. Horvath said normally Greta is a great kid - so that was reassuring to hear.

So all good after and on Friday she had a great day.  We'll talk more this weekend and I think she'll have better week next week.  It has to be right?

Lola 3 year check up

Lola had her 3 year check up (yes only 2 month late).  But it went great.  Doctor said she's perfect - which I knew.

She measures in at 34.6 pounds and is 37 1/4 inches tall.  Had her first eye test and did great.  I wish I had video taped it because she jumped and cheered every time she got the shape right.  Then we ended with a flu shot and tears.

Game changer closet

I have been wanting to redo the closet in the kitchen for a LONG time now.  And finally found almost the exact thing I wanted at Home Depot and on sale.  Ryan said he would make it fit so I ordered it.

A week later it arrived... it was like Christmas!  I went and picked it up by myself.  Helped the team get it to all fit in my car - good thing it's BIG. 

Brought it home and unloaded it in the garage by myself.  Then had to patiently wait for Ryan to give me the go ahead that we could build it.  I think it was a day.

Ryan spend the morning prepping and getting ready while the girls and I went to soccer. Then went we got back the whole family worked to build it in the closet.  We actually had to build it in there - it's going no where!

And the result!  I LOVE IT!  It works so great.  I feel like it opens up the kitchen a lot.  I'm still working on getting thing where I want them but it's close.  And the girls know right where all there stuff goes.  Perfection!

Kindergarten Field Trip

Greta had her first field trip to Debuck's - pumpkin patch, corn maze.  They had great weather and a great time was had by all.  And they were tired after!

School pictures

Very proud of both girls for their great smiles! Especially Greta since I was out of town and Ryan got her dressed and a teacher at day care did her hair.