Man it was a great weekend. We were crazy busy (duh) and it was jam-packed, but such fun! I’m also pleased to say the house doesn’t even look too terrible.
Friday I kicked off my leisure days with a 12 mile run in the AM with my good friend J. We got two hours of quality time pounding the pavement around our ‘burb. It was good sweaty fun and I was glad to get ‘er done. Then I started the MOST FUN of the weekend, working on potty training with Ben. If nothing else solidifies my (our) resolution to be done with having kids, potty training will do it. He apparently has the stubbornness of both his parents and about 10 generations worth of other ancestors combined into one little man. And that’s about all I’m going to say on the matter, oh and just a piece of advice … tackling potty training AFTER a 12 mile run is probably a bad idea. Aside from potty training, we did the normal Friday things like a run to the grocery store, naps, dinner, etc. We dyed Easter Eggs after dinner for some extra fun.
Saturday I officially started my career as a Soccer Mom. Tabby joined the ranks of soccer players with her first practice/game with her team. Our friend is coaching a team, and his son, one of Tabby’s good buddies is on the team and they are SO EXCITED to be playing together. Tabby is a good little runner (yay) and does pretty well kicking the ball, but she seemed to get a little intimidated when it got too wild chasing the ball. She did seem to get more into it as the game progressed.
Ben was a bit peeved that he couldn’t play too, but he got over it fairly quickly. He rotated activities, one minute greeting his public with enthusiastic “hello!”s, playing pick-up games with the other siblings hanging around, mooching snacks off anyone and everyone and taking up residence in whatever chairs were on the sidelines. I think he may be mayor of something someday. Kid cracks me up.
Post soccer, we headed home and had lunch then Matt dropped the kids at my parents’ house. They were staying over so we could attend a surprise party for a friend. The party was a decided success. The birthday girl was very touched and happy about her surprise and it was a great opportunity to catch up with many good friends. We had a great time and got to bed really late and super exhausted.
I hated missing the kids excitement over the Easter Bunny this morning, but I got a great call from Ben telling me, “The Easter Bunny came today! He brought cars! and candy! and jelly beans!” Love that jelly beans get their own specific call out. We met up with my parents and the kids and then headed to my grandma’s for Easter with the extended family. It was great seeing everyone and catching up. The kids had a great time hunting eggs and consuming sugar. SUGAR! There were no naps and we put the kids to bed a little early after a light dinner. So much to do before tomorrow.
Sounds like a great (busy) weekend!
Sounds like a super weekend and love Tabby’s dress!
I don’t envy potty training. Good luck with that. BTW, I will be at the Platte at the Mile 4 aid station. I’ll look for you.
@Katie- awesome! I will be on the lookout for you. I will probably be there around min 40 since i am a bit of a turtle. 😉
Your photo inspired me to get the exact same outfits for my kids individual birthday photos. Though I may take one together because the colors look so well together.