First off, let me say that we are still mourning the loss of either Alvin, Simon or Theodore. I murderized him yesterday on the way to soccer, and based on the thunk under the tire, I'd say it was Theodore. The kids, (Ryan mostly) keep asking me, "Mommy, why did you kill the chipmunk?" How is that for guilt? It's kind of like pouring rubbing alcohol on a skinned knee. In my own defense, it was just sitting in the middle of the street, and it was either I run over the chipmunk, (Who was dumb enough not to move...I really thought he'd dart out of the way at the last second.) ... or I run over the tan guy driving a fork lift full of sod. My odds were better with taking out the furry little guy. The sound of that thump and the little bump following it, still haunt me.
But on a happy note, we had a fun day today- and nothing had to die as a result of our fun! We had a lazy morning- and those are as precious as gold these days. Their hair was getting a little out of control and growing in really... funky after the homemade haircuts I gave them a few weeks ago. I brought them to the pros today and they look like nicely groomed little boys again, instead of the little dirty shaggy things they were turning into. We had a fun day with Grandma Kathy and the girls. The 6 of them together are so sweet... especially when they aren't bickering and seeing who can get away with what to who. :) (Whom??... maybe- but it sounds snobby and I'd rather sound stupid than snobby.) Anyway. Where was I? We had fun outside ALL day... we played in the pool, played on the playset, and played anywhere in the back yard that you can imagine. Then came 6 tired and hungry little tempers so we had a beautiful Subway pic-nic in the backyard. Then... you got it. More playing outside. And don't forget the 4th of July shirts the kids made. That was a super fun way to spend a good chunk of time with them. They had a blast.
I can't wait until the house next door is done and they have sod so my swing set pictures don't look so redneck.
Ryan really "cracks" me up in this picture. Ha. Yeah- that was a bad pun. But he wanted to put on his own sunblock after we had gotten him with the spray, so he squeezed some out onto his little hand, and voila. Mixed with cheetos, he a nice blend of white-ish orange sunblock and a few crumbs for some added texture and flavor.
Mixed up in that blanket is Justin... he was cold and didn't want any bit of himself exposed.
Andy had a baseball game tonight... and Grandma and Grandpa brought ALL 3 of the boys to the game so I could get caught up on dishes and laundry. I am still not caught up- but it is 300% better than it was before! When they got home it was bed time... so I rubbed some aloe vera on their little sun burns and tucked them into bed with sweet kisses from mommy, and the extra kisses and I am giving them from daddy this week. I am so anxious for it to be Friday when he gets home. Tomorrow at this time, I will be saying "Tomorrow" we get to go pick him up! That is a lot of tomorrows isn't it?? Bummer... but hey. It's better than the 5 days we started with, right?
