SHOES

Today Nick and Olivia and I hit a few thrift stores in search of amazing treasures. The kids had never been to a thrift store and loved the concept of buying other people's used stuff for cheap....just like their momma! I didn't find anything I really loved but Nick sure did. He has been wanting a pair of white Rhino sneakers and he was SO thrilled to find a pair in just his size. They were the "tie kind" though and he didn't know how to tie. I told him if he learned to tie the minute we got home, he could buy them. Three dollars later, a very happy child hopped in my car with a new(ish) pair of shoes. He kept to the deal and we got started on learning to tie within minutes of arriving home. And just a few minutes after that, we were done. He figured it out the first time through and I haven't tied those Rhinos even once!

MONSTER

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Chris: Once upon a time in a dark, scary cave, there was a monster....
Nick and Ben: Giggle, giggle
Chris: And guess what he liked for dinner?!
Nick and Ben: Giggle, giggle
Chris: LITTLE BOYS WITH KETCHUP AND RANCH DRESSING!!!!
Nick and Ben: Erupt with laughter and squeals from under the blanket

MUSIC CONCERT

Nick had his Kindergarten Music Program tonight and we were all able to go watch him belt out his tunes. Even my mom was here to see his performance. He seemed really excited about it but once we got there, he was much more serious. He looked bored/scared out of his mind the entire concert and I could hardly get a smile out of him. In fact, I don't think I did. But he did sing beautifully and managed to perk up a bit when it was time to play his instrument. Nice job, Nick. It was so fun watching you in action!

BIRTHDAY PARTY

My mom came to visit for a week to see our new place and just hang out with us. We were lucky enough to have her here over her birthday! The morning started with our customary breakfast in a highly decorated kitchen. She loved it!  We dropped ben off at preschool then spent the morning doing girl stuff...pedicures, shopping and lunch. It was so fun! We really had a good time together. That night we celebrated with takeout BBQ from one of Kansas City's best restaurants and had a fancy cake made just for her. The kids had a blast celebrating and I think mom loved all the special attention. Happy Birthday! 

The rest of the week was spent playing, shopping, talking and eating yummy things. My mom made me her famous "protein pancakes" with pecans and blueberries and now they are my very favorite breakfast!  We also had the chance to do a little crafting and made this cool heart for my front door:

Thanks for the fun visit mom! I love you!