Here is a sneak peak of Delaney’s costume.
She dressed up on Wednesday to go to our church’s Harvest Party. She played games, won a door prize and saw lots of friends.
This cute little cupcake is Delaney’s friend from church. They are just 2 weeks apart in age.
Later tonight, she’ll be out begging for candy in our neighborhood. More pics to come…
Today after school, our friends’ kids came over to hang out until their parents got home from a weekend trip away. Their flight ended up being delayed and so the kids’ stay with us was extended by a few hours. And that left me with (count them) 8 kids! I know that’s only like a third of what the Duggars have. But still, it’s twice as many as I’m used to.
And even with 8 kids under my supervision, I managed to cook dinner (spaghetti, garlic bread and tossed salad), pick up a kid from the high school after dance practice, pick up a kid from the middle school after a Scholar’s Bowl meet, make sure 6 kids got bathed, practice spelling words (their teacher, me, requires that for extra credit) and help another kid edit and type a paper for English. Whew. Talk about a busy night. But I survived. And so did they.
The key is having older kids [who are willing] to help out with the younger ones. The twins entertained Delaney while I fixed dinner. And they even read her a bedtime story.
So take that Michelle Duggar. I think I hear a reality show calling my name!
Saturday night was the night for the annual Moon Watch Party with Uncle Craig and Aunt Lou Lou. But before the sun went down, Craig took Bri out for a flight.
Bri is quite the thrill-seeker, so this was right up her alley!
Success!!
After all the excitement up in the air, the girls were entertained with a bonfire, yummy snacks, and a look at the full moon.
Thanks Craig and Lou Lou! You are creating wonderful memories for these girls!!
Delaney had her 2 1/2 year-old check up with the pediatrician on Friday. She was such a good girl. She was weighed and measured on the “big kid” scale for the first time. She weighs 27 lbs. and is 3 feet tall. I could tell she was a tad nervous when the doctor was listening to her heart. I’m sure she was wondering “Who is this strange man and what is he doing?” Fortunately, she doesn’t see him too often.
Delaney got a clean bill of health and two shots. No tears. No crying. Barely even a flinch. What a trooper! She was rewarded with a cherry limeade from Sonic. Yes, I give my 2 year old pop to drink. I don’t expect to win mother of the year anyway.
Later in the day, she was being silly and climbed into her brother’s wheelchair. She loves to sit in it and tell us to “poosh”. Ironically, she refuses to be “pooshed” in her stroller. Go figure!
I have been a real blog slacker lately. But between sewing projects, parent-teacher conferences and doctor’s appointments, who has time to sit at the computer?
Today I have the day off. My reward for working two 12 hour days in a row. A much needed break! So I finally have a little time to post and share a few of my sewing projects from this month:
We had a baby shower for two of my co-workers. Janae was born a few weeks ago. And Rue is expected next month.
Nate has been in desperate need of new bibs to catch the drool. His nurse said it was like Christmas when she arrived after the weekend and found 3 new bibs. I’ll work on a few more this weekend.
So even though you haven’t seen me on Blogger, I’ve been around.
Today I’m enjoying the fall morning, lounging in my pj’s. And ignoring my kids, just long enough to write this post.
