Growing Up

Well we survived our first week of school! How is it possible that my oldest is now in kindergarten??!! The schedule is confusing- go this time on all these days but this day go that time. I goofed by 10 minutes one day, I felt so bad! The first day Devan had a hard time saying goodbye but then after that he's been fine! He has such a wonderful teacher and she seems so patient with all the kids. Last night Devan told me that he seriously hated school. Yes those words exactly. Seriously. I asked him why? He said because when I pick him up its too late and he's so so so tired. I told him he needed to not wake up at 5:40am! Maybe he is just excited for the first week of school? So he soon determined he needs an alarm clock in his room so he can see what time it is when he wakes up and know if its time to get out of bed. I told him the easiest way to tell was this: If mom is still in bed, then it's too early, stay in your bed. He was also bummed yesterday because his best friend told him they can't play together on the playground because girls play with girls and boys play with boys. I think she broke his heart.

Oh no

This morning I suddenly noticed Greyson was missing and started to panic. He had been too quiet for too long. This usually means something disastrous. He will be 2 in November and you can only imagine what he has been up to. So I looked around for him and here is what I found:


He was very quietly sitting by the front door watching the garbage truck outside.

What a Fun Day

It seems like there has been so much going on lately; run here, run there, do this, do that, talk to this person, spend 20 minutes on this call, then 20 on that call, and so on. So I decided we needed a break. It was fun to tell the boys get dressed, we're going to Sea World for the day. My friend and I decided this at about 8:30am and by 9:30 we we were on our way with five boys, packed snacks, lunch and lots of sunblock. For the first time we didn't take in any strollers. I wasn't sure how Greyson would do, especially because he likes to take his nap around 10:30, but the little guy made it to 2:30 without any problem! We spent most of our time in Sesame Street's Bay of Play then only saw the Polar Bear and Penguin exhibits. The boys were disappointed we didn't see the "starfish" or much else but we assured them we would be back again soon.

We were greeted by this funny looking penguin

Devan loves seeing his Sesame Street pals. The only problem is he thinks he is the only child at Sea World

Devan and his buddy talked me into the teacups. At first I was just going to stand in line with them but once it was "our" turn, they made sure Greyson and I followed. I don't think I have been on these since eighth grade at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. And there is a very good reason for that! Thank goodness it's a children's ride so it was over quickly

Greyson not sure about this ride

Holding on for dear life

Yes, this is my crazy child.



The polar bears are my favorite




Checkin' out the belugas

You may have noticed the boys extremely short hair... After giving Greyson and Coleson a haircut Devan decided to take Greyson in his room and shave both of their heads with no attachments on the clippers. There was no choice but to cut it down to almost nothing. Lesson learned: Mom won't ever say, "Here, Devan, go put these back in my bathroom for me."

So I have been tagged and I love tags. Thanks Alsion!

8 TV Shows I Love to Watch:
I Love Lucy
Flashpoint
Prison Break
Matlock
The Food Network
Flip That House
Super Why!
Word World

8 Restaurants I Love:
Olive Garden
Smalley's
Chilli's
Spaghetti Factory
Chipotle
Can't think of too many more.

8 Things That Happened Today:
Laundry, took the boys swimming, cleaned the toy room, changed lots of diapers, laundry, folded laundry, watched the Olympics, put away laundry. I am temporarily without a car so we didn't have much of a choice but to stay home; and I actually love these kinds of days!

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To:
The day I don't have any children in diapers
Devan's first day of kindergarten!!
Getting a new car
Decorating for fall
Getting rid of more clutter
Anthony coming home from his mission!!
Rain
MRI/Results

8 Things I Love About Summer:
The sun
Not worrying about shoes and socks
Water parks
No school schedules
Becky always comes to visit!
That's about it. I have to admit summer isn't my most favorite season.

8 Olympic Events I Want To See:
Gymnastics and swimming are about all that interest me. I love Track and Field but its not as fun to watch on TV.

8 Things On My Wish List:
Lots and lots of sleep
Find out what is going on with my toes (MRI)
Go back to Jazzercise
For my 2yr olds to quit flushing things down the toilet (I am approaching my last 2 yr old!)
I think that's about it for now.

8 People I am Tagging:

Darcy
Jamie
Erica
Megan
Trish
Sandy
Linsday
Kelli

Life's a Beach

As planned, we made yet another trip to the beach. Luckily it never gets old! It was a little less sunny this time but the kids still had blast. I am amazed at how well Devan and Coleson play, or swim I should say, in the water. I guess the traumatizing two weeks of swim lessons has paid off a little!
Feelin' a little thirsty
Greyson and his friend KK
Of course he's thirsty, he ate all my pretzels!


Catchin' some waves

A cute picture of all their shoes