Uhhhhggg...

Well, I guess it's my turn to update the blog, not sure what to write about...just another day on our trip around the sun. Busy at work. Layne had soccer practice today, there ya go, I'll talk about Layne and soccer...

She is growing more confident in herself each time she gets out on the field. They have a really good coach this year, he seems to know his stuff. He's got them doing drills Layne's never done before and she was really aware that she didn't know how to do them. We worked on them this weekend in the yard, and now that she's got 'em down, they didn't do the drills at practice, oh well. Layne scored a goal in a scrimmage and used her left foot to knock a hard shot into the goal (by golly she actually listened to me).

We've got Jacob's cub scout meeting tomorrow night. He still says he is bored all the time and isn't having fun, but does seem to be enjoying it. We had a kickball game two weekends ago. Jacob had a great time, all the players were of similar caliber and it made for a good even game.

Joshua is doing great with the potty training. We still have some accidents, but it's when he can't get his pants down in time, or doesn't pull them down far enough, or just flat out misses. This will be his second night without a pullup and he's been doing awesome, now if he'd just go to sleep when he's supposed to.

Ah yes, Jacob's long lost Nintendo DS has been found. It's probably been about 9 months, a year, something like that. I found it in the giraffe chair in the playroom at Gramma's house. Jacob has gotten back into Pokemon the past couple of weeks and this has only spurred him on. We went to GameStop video store and downloaded some free characters that he just had to have. Now we need to find his DSi, at least we're down to one missing system.

Looks like I had some stuff to write about after all...

Get Something Done Day

We decided that since all 5 of us had been injured by walking into the Boys' Room this past week that it was time to clean it up. Clean sheets, toys put away, got rid of the side rail for Joshua. It looks like a new room. Still haven't painted behind the door, yet. Hint, Hint.

Jacob helped with only a minimal amount of fuss. He is still using his "big words". Joshua went with me to pick up Jacob from Kid's Creek today and Layne's Book of World Records was still in the car. Joshua was looking at it with Jacob when I hear Joshua ask Jacob "what is that?" and then Jacob tells him "Those are her fingernails Joshua, and that is a very disturbing picture. It is just disturbing. Please turn the page."

We all made it to church. We got a couple wake up calls from Grandma. I went to check on the Sunday School Teachers and then made it to the Sanctuary. Sounds like Joshua had a hard time "separating" and Matthew said he could hear him all the way down the hall crying. The Sunday School teachers were Wendy and Tom Gilbert, so I guess he just didn't want to go this morning. Wendy said of course he did eventually settle down - but he had some big tears.

Jacob stayed after for Kid's Creek because he wanted to spend time with Zackary. Layne did not want to stay. She went with me to Kroger and we picked up some groceries, while Matthew headed back home with Joshua.

It has ended up being kind of dreary here today.

We were very excited that Kentucky Basketball was able to eek out the win. Go Wildcats!

And speaking of basketball - here are some shots of Layne's last basketball game from March 6, 2010.


Here she is - first one down the court and ready for Defense.



Here she shows off her Form and Follow Through -


Here she is ready for the Fast Break -


And here she is getting her trophy from her coaches -

The coach said that "with Layne he wasn't sure he was going to get her on the court at first, and then he got worried he wouldn't be able to get her off the court". Yep, that's Layne.

Ick!

Matthew was Dad of the Year tonight and took all 3 kids to the Ocee Elementary Talent Show. One text I got from him was that there were 32 acts, it started at 6:00 p.m. and by 7:00 p.m. they were only on number 12. And it was horribly hot and standing room only in the cafeteria / auditorium.

I got there about 7:30 p.m. and the kids were actually ready to leave. So they each got to pick one book at the Scholastic Book Fair and we headed over to Grandma and Papa Jack's. Jacob and Layne do not have school tomorrow and they asked to spend the night. They only had some snacks at the talent show so Grandma put a cheese pizza in the oven for the kids when we got there. Matthew and I were ready to go about 8:30 because Joshua needed to get to bed - and then Joshua got his really sad face and said "but I didn't get to eat". The pizza wasn't even out of the oven at that point.

Papa Jack caved and told Joshua he could spend the night too. (although I think dad was really trying to help me out - still having a hard time holding it together today - thanks!)

I asked Grandma if she had clothes for Joshua and she said "I think so". And then Jacob comes out with "But are you confident Grandma?". It did get a laugh. So Grandma went to go check and she did have clothes and she was Confident.

So all 3 kids are at Grandma and Papa Jack's for the night. Layne has planned their meals. They are having cheese pizza tonight, pancakes for breakfast, and macaroni and cheese for lunch. They both want to go see Alice in Wonderland and it is only rated PG and Grandma wants to go see it (go figure!) so sounds like they may get to see it tomorrow.

I need some decisions about moving forward with our finances. Really hard day for me. First real panic attack this morning in a long while. We have been in limbo about as long as I can handle I think. Hopefully we will have some answers soon.


Here are some pictures from the Blue and Gold Banquet February 28,2010 for Jacob's Boy Scout Pack. He had a good time.

Here is Jacob waiting very patiently for his Door Prize.



Here is his Den Leader, Neil Boyer.



And the Happy Family.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Planning on a Wonderful Wednesday Night dinner at church. It is beef brisket - uuggh! But since we cancelled last week at the last minute I won't feel good cancelling late this week. Need to learn to check out the menu earlier!

It is a dreary, wet, rainy, miserable day weather wise. Hope we don't get to much rain in the family room. Thanks, Dad, for bringing the wet vac back over to the house for us.

Kids have choir tonight. I will update later and post some pictures.

Just trying to do better to update the blog when I think about it.

Happy Birthday Mom!

We had a great time out at a new restaurant - Flippin Out. Awesome hamburgers and a menu reminiscent of a small diner. It is a little loud in the restaurant and can feel tiny and cramped. But, the food is fresh and good, reasonably priced, has character - and is near the house.

I made the birthday cake. Soooo embarrassing. Cannot believe how this crater appeared - so I fixed it with a second container of frosting and some sprinkles. We had to light the candles 3 times - so each child got a chance to blow them out. Grandma only got sprayed on once during the process - by Joshua.



We will try and work on keeping up with the blog. We have just been so overwhelmed and busy it just has not made the list of things to do. But I miss having a chance to re-cap the day and share some of our stories. So we will try harder!