This week started out with a dinner date with my love by his suggestion. My parents have been a huge support to us as parents, always offering to take care of our little ones so we can enjoy some much needed time for just the two of us. We've been blessed with two sets of parents who set beautiful examples of what it means to cherish and nourish a marriage and we want to follow that example to have a long and lasting marriage too.
We went to dinner at Red Robin and I was super excited to find out they serve gluten free buns for their sandwiches. Afterwards, Ted humored me by doing a little shopping at my favorite store, Target.
We also enjoyed an impromptu family beach day. The kids had a blast playing in the sand and chasing the waves. The bitter cold water didn't stop our fearless daughter from wading in almost to her waist!
On Memorial Day Monday, the kids and I enjoyed watching the parade downtown and then relaxing at home before a family bike ride in the evening. We biked all the way to Lakeside Park where we had to take shelter from a sudden rainstorm. Watching the storm over the lake was a beautiful sight to see and a reminder of how great our God is.
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June 3 - 9
We had our first open house this weekend, which only resulted in a curious neighbor walking through our house. I tried to remind myself that it was good to start the week with a clean house, but that, of course, didn't last long with two toddlers in the house. I'm beginning to think we'll never sell our house. Sigh.
This week was election time in Wisconsin, so I made sure to take the kids with me to the polls. They were fascinated with everything. I still remember my mom taking me to vote with her when I was little and it instilled in me the importance of making my voice heard and the privilege we have to vote in our country. Almanzo told me on the way back home, "Mommy, you boated?"
We celebrated my brother's birthday this week and the kids were excited to sing "happy to you" to their uncle Dan. He sure does love his niece and nephew and it's obvious that they adore him too!
The kids are enjoying their bikes too. From the moment they wake up until bedtime, all they talk about is riding their bikes! I think Almanzo would sleep with his if he could. Haha!
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June 10 - 16
It was a quiet week here, but we did enjoy a visit with friends. It's been really hot and humid out lately, so the kids enjoyed playing with their friends in their little pool while the mommies enjoyed some visiting time.
And, of course, every other free moment was spent watching the kids race their bikes up and down the driveway. Almanzo already has his daddy's love of adventure; no obstacle stands in the way of him and his bike! He spent one afternoon figuring out how to go up and down the cement step to the front porch on his bike.
He is definitely all boy, finding dirt and bugs everywhere we go. His big sister often asks him to stomp on bugs that she is afraid of. So, while we were playing outside one day this week, he found a huge ant pile and giggled as he stomped around squashing all the ants. Sometimes, he will carry a half squished bug to me and say, "here, mommy!" Oh dear!
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June 17 - 23
We spent Father's Day cheering on our favorite mountain biker. I am so blessed to share this parenting journey with a man who so beautifully embraces his role as husband, daddy, and leader in our home. The kids adore their daddy and he equally adores them.
I'm officially 6 months pregnant this week and baby is growing like crazy! Valerie often tells me, "mommy, your baby belly is BIG!" It's so sweet to hear the kids talk about their baby brother and call him by the name we've chosen. Every night, before bed, they make sure to give my belly a kiss and say good night to him. There will definitely be no shortage of love in our home!
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