and I LOVE October!
Today I had a good day with the kids. A great day in fact. Though they got up early (7:30...yawn) I laid in bed until they were allowed to come out of their room (8am). It is so fun to listen to them interact with one another. They sleep in the same room. Most night. Unless Nixon gets banished to the guest room for jumping off of his bed or keeping Oakley awake. Recently it has been more nights in the quest room. He hates it. Its dark and he's alone. However it was a genius idea for us because it is quite the bargaining tool. Anyways, this morning the kids talked and laughed as I laid in bed for just a few more minutes before I had to get up and never sit still until bedtime.
We went out to the park with some friends. But guess what? Its October and the splash parks are now CLOSED. :( Well, the city ones at least. Ours in our complex was still open today. So we went to the park twice today. Two different parks so we could meet our needs. It kept the kids busy being out of the house. It exhausted out Oakley. But not Nixon, that kid is a road runner I tell you. He can just go and go and go. Maybe more like the energizer bunny....but you get my point.
I even tried to get him to do some Zumba with me at home to get him a little more tired. It made me a lot more tired as I danced away while holding my 22 pound weight aka Oakley. However it made her giggle, and that's my job as a Mom. It is also my payment as a Mom, so when I can get the giggles I just cash them in! It makes the day a good day, and we had lots of them today. That's what made it a good day with the kids today.
However, these past few weeks has been sucky. Stressful, exhausting, and full of whinny children. I felt like just exploding so that I could get everything out of my pot that was just bubbling for days. The kids have been very needy, and I have been busy with doctors appointments, school and other things going on which I do not know if I feel up to exposing quite yet.... Nothing bad or good. Just decisions and trails clouding up my days. But as hard as the days are I have these shinning moments when I have lots of fun with my kids. We just giggle and have a great time. They might be the ones holding me back sometimes, but they are also the ones to push me forward when I most need it.
Here are a few pictures to sum up what I mean....
Isn't she just the most precious thing you have ever seen? She melts my heart in a way that no one else can. I am sure Nixon had the same effect when he was younger and a little less of a wise ass. Sorry for my language... but anyone else who has ever had a smart 3 year old probably understands what I am saying. He thinks he knows everything. I can tell you this.. I do not look forward to his teenage years if he is already like this! He just takes everything so literally. Don't get my wrong its not all bad. He is very smart. He knows his alphabet, all the sounds, quite a few sight words and knows a lot about a lot of other things too thanks to all of his questions. But sometimes having a smart 3 year old has it down sides too. He remembers EVERYTHING, will not let anything go, and questions you on the slightest changes that you make until you wish you never changed anything!
I love my Nixon. He challenges me everyday, keeps me on my toes and makes sure to always tells me he loves me and makes sure he gives me hugs and kisses. He is a sweetheart, just a very vocal one. And he is sure handsome!
We had his Joy School here at our house this past week. He loves Joy School aka preschool. There are 5 of them in the class. 3 girls and 2 boys. One of the girls is quite young and I am not sure if she really enjoys joy school, but hopefully she will change and get a little more into it.
Jeff and I have gone on TWO dates this past month! Temple night and then to Katy Perry!!! Jeff got me tickets to Katy Perry for my birthday and I had to wait months, but it was way worth the wait. She was amazing because she puts on an incredible show!
Trying our some frozen yogurt at a place close to our house. I love treating the kids, they are so fun!
Doctors appointment with the kids. They were pretty good, especially for how long we were there. ALSO notice the Halloween shirts? We are kicking in October in high gear here (OK so we started September 30th) I love Halloween and October, and the kids are going to love it too!
And again we went out for some ice cream, they are practicing their licking haha
Anyways, I am excited for October it is going to be a blast! Hopefully (if the days are good) I will keep you in on what is going on!
-K.
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