...is an exhausting week for everybody!
We made it! Matt made it safely back from Boundary Waters today around 12:30. EVERYBODY was glad to see him (especially Mommy :))
But I'm getting a little ahead of myself. A week without Daddy is hard work. I'd give a standing ovation to any single mom with 2 little ones. It is exhausting. But the kids did really well. I think it helped that we had playdates every day last week. We got to play with the Frye's on Monday, Grandma & Grandpa H on Tuesday, the Davis' on Wednesday, Grandpa and Grandma B. on Thursday, the Smith's on Friday, and had our 4th of July party at the Frye's on Saturday. We were busy, but I will say that by Friday in our down time, I was at a loss for ideas of what to do to keep these two kiddos entertained! :) They played well with their friends and got along pretty well with each other. It definitely wasn't a week of all smiles and giggles; there was some crying and falling too. But with a lot of prayer for patience, everybody made it though the week! Here are a few pictures from our adventures:
All of the kids loved the water. Grace is turning into quite a little swimmer!
What a beautiful day for a cookout! We had a wonderful time at the Frye's: going for a boat ride, swimming, playing in the backyard, eating supper, putting the kids to bed just to get them up about an hour later to go watch fireworks, then sitting on the boat for about an hour until they started (who knows what time "dusk" is anyway??), enjoying watching the kids reactions more than the fireworks, and coming home exhausted about midnight. I do have to say a big Thank You to everybody for helping out with the kids so much at the party. It was awesome to know that they were being well taken care of when I couldn't hold both! :) So thanks to Amos, Jess, Jenn, John, and Jessica!!Hope your week went well and you enjoy the 4th of July!
i'm thankful matt arrived home safely and that everyone was glad to see him! we had fun at your house on wednesday and hanging out with you at the frye's. your kids are darling! now, put matt to work and you take a day for yourself...you deserve it!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that first picture! Looks like Landon is going to be the pale one in the family since Emerson is already tanner than him.:) I'm glad you got along okay on your own with my nephew and niece. I wish I could've been there to help you out! But I'm so happy there are people there who love you and support you and help you in whatever you need. You are blessed indeed!
ReplyDeleteso glad Matt is home safely! we sure missed him :) We loved hanging out on Monday and then on Saturday. Your kids did GREAT!!! And we were all happy to help out! I know Jenn loved loved loved her time with Emerson on the boat! See you tomorrow :) Love you!
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job alicia. and it was great to hang out with you this week. and landon and emerson are such swimmers. and i think landon saw a few fireworks before he fell asleep...along with the rest of the children. love ya...m.e.
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