*Ok, so this is weird but remember when I mentioned Monday that my mouse buttons on my laptop weren't working anymore? Well, they still aren't so I can't figure out how to right click on anything, including the What's Up Wednesday image. I also can't figure out how to click and drag on something so can't actually link to her blog in my text. Ugh, what a pain. I'm going to call a repairman today and see what he suggests. In the mean time this will be a weird link up post.*
What we're eating this week...
Andy and I are enjoying the last few days of 'freedom' before the boys are out of school for the summer by meeting for lunch a few extra days this week. Monday we went to the food truck here in town for Philly Steak Sandwiches (and some of the best french fries I've ever had - it's like they're double battered or something, yum!). Today we are meeting for Philly's in the town where he works. And Friday I think we're doing pizza in the park. Once the boys are here it's much more expensive eating out so our lunch dates cease until they are back in school next Fall.
What I'm reminiscing about...
I've been thinking about my memories in my Grandma's house. She has decided that this is the year she moves to town. She has started going through her house. For my birthday she gave me a few little things she thought I'd like. Last week she spent 2 days going through newspaper clipping she'd collected and sorted them out into folders for each of her kids and grandkids. That's 6 kids, 18 grandkids! That was quite a job!! I had so much fun looking through my clippings and programs from my First Communion and 6th Grade Graduation. I showed me that all of my clipping I do isn't for nothing - some day we'll go through those and reminisce. I'm so sad she's moving to town but if that's what she wants to do I'll put on a smile and help her anyway I can.
What I'm loving right now...
I am loving watching Aiden play baseball! Guys, he is a GOOD PITCHER!!! I am totally surprised by how good he is! I'm trying not to be all braggy, I hate when parent's do that. I am genuinely surprised by his talent. He's fun to watch! Last night he struck out the first 3 batters in the first inning and only had 1 hitter in his 2nd inning, struck out the other 3. In this league they can only pitch 2 innings so for the rest of the game he played 2nd. When he was at bat he got hit by the pitches twice, not hard, but he got walked. We laughed after the second one because he was laughing about getting hit not once, but twice. Glad they didn't hurt! His third time at bat he ALMOST got hit again, but jumped out of the way in time. I think it almost hit his "you know where". His face was priceless! The whole crowd cracked up!
What we've been up to...
Ball practice, working the sheep, getting outside to enjoy the nice weather...
What I'm dreading...
The first day of summer vacation. The boys will be super excited and then by 10 a.m. bored and bugging Tate. I am ready for the boys to be home this summer but not ready to have them constantly riling Tate up. I'm hoping because they have a busy June planned it'll help keep the craziness to a minimum.
What I'm working on...
Not a darn thing! I have all of my scrapbooking/card making supplies packed away because we are wanting to tear apart the basement living room for Phase II of the basement remodel.
What I'm excited about...
Summer! We are finally having summer weather - highs in the 80's and humidity. I actually turned on the AC yesterday afternoon because it was so sticky in the house. Ahh, that felt nice to need it! The 7 day forecast shows nothing but 80's, lows in the 60's which means humidity and thunderstorms. Hopefully nothing severe like Oklahoma and Texas are having, though.
What I'm watching/reading...
Today I am heading up the library to pick up 'Me Before You' by JoJo Moyes. If you haven't heard, they have made this book into a movie (that comes out next week) and I want to get the book read before everyone is talking about the movie. Luckily it was available at our local library so I told my friend and librarian to hold it for me so I could come get it. I'm hoping it's as good as everyone says it is. Have you read it yet? As for what I'm watching, BRAVO TV. I have 5 shows I record every week which gives me something to watch every afternoon while I'm walking on the treadmill. Works out pretty nice! This afternoon I'll be watching 'Southern Charm' while I treddle (what Andy calls walking on the mill).
What I'm listening to...
Nothing much. The usual on the radio - oldies, country, pop, rock.
What I'm wearing...
SHORTS!!! It's warm enough to put the jeans away. Just in time since I have worn out all of my jeans. Need to get to the store to buy some, sooner than later. There's always a cool down for at least a day in the summer where I can pull out my jeans to wear so need a pair for that.
What I'm doing this weekend...
I am hoping to finally get the tile laid and grouted this week in the basement bathroom. It's so hard with the Sweet T's so I need to see if my mom can help out with them. Also, going to my sister's for a cookout Sunday evening. I'm excited to get there and see their new baby kittens and my nephew's 4H sheep. We'll also visit the cemetery - I love seeing all the flags and the headstones dressed up with flowers.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
I'm looking forward to all of the boys' activities next month. Baseball. Basketball camps. Aiden's first overnight camp. Swim lessons. Day camps. Aiden and Andy's Father/Son Iowa Basketball camp. Plus the other simple things in between, like bike rides, walks, playing outside, etc etc etc.
What else is new...
We decided to try having Tenley ride in the cart at the grocery store. My rule of thumb is that when they can sit up by themselves they get moved to the convertible car seat and ride in the cart. Tenley is very close to sitting up by herself so I thought I'd give it a whirl. It went pretty good until we got to the checkout line, then she was kind of over the whole thing and wanted held, which is tricky when you are unloading a cart full of groceries. But she looked so sweet sitting in there! I'm thinking of getting one of those cart covers for her to sit in - anyone out there have any experience with one? Worth the money or no?
Bonus Question: What I'm looking forward to this summer...
Well, all the camps and activities I mentioned for June. The County Fair in July. State Fair in August. And a small vacation with the family, yet to be determined where and when. It'll have to be after the fair because we have sheep to care for every day. They are cramping my style, ha ha! I'm also looking forward to being with the big boys. We got a membership to the local swimming pool and they are going twice a week with a sitter since taking the Sweet T's by myself is going to be quite challenging. We're going to attempt it for an hour a few times but that'll probably be my limit.
That's What's Up Wednesday!
T's romper in that picture <3. We have a packed summer of camping, baseball and 4H too. I am sorta jealous you are in shorts. We have the weather here but I never lost anymore weight after Evan so I am still packing around my really big girl pants. I have refused to buy clothes because I had a goal, that of course I didn't reach now I am scrambling.
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