WITL--Saturday

It was a pretty normal Saturday around here.  Since H had slept with us, as soon as she woke up Troy and I were awake.  Troy was quite generous and took her to watch a show and I slept in.  Once everyone else was awake Troy came back and told me to get up.  We all hung out for a bit before we all had breakfast.  It was pretty obvious that H wasn't feeling well--so whiny and constantly asking for me.  After breakfast we all kind of did our own thing for a bit: Troy took a shower and went to pick up the lawnmower from getting serviced, LJ was playing Legos (he definitely needs his alone, down time on the weekend, H was watching a show, I was attempting to finally finish my Thursday blog, PawPaw was messing around on his computer and Grammy was very kindly cleaning up the kitchen and vacuuming glitter.  I took Hannah up to her room about 10:15 because she was so whiny and tired and put her in her crib (I needed a break from the whining and I was hoping she'd fall asleep).  I was finally able to finish my blog while listening to H singing at the top of her lungs.  I went to take a shower just as H finally fell asleep.  We all hung out some more before having lunch.  It was the perfect fall day for grilled cheese and soup.  Luke got ready for his soccer game and Grammy, PawPaw and I took him.  As we were leaving H was waking up (it was a good, long nap for her).  Troy and Hannah just hung out on the couch while we were at the game.  The boys played a great game (probably one of the best of the season) and ended up tied 1-1.  We got home about 3:45 and oddly enough we all ended up upstairs watching the kids play for a bit.  I was still exhausted so I went to take a small nap.  Grammy and PawPaw took the kids outside to ride bikes on the driveway which I was told was a lot of fun.  We all got ready to go to an early dinner at Pop's.  Thankfully the wait was short and everyone enjoyed picking out a special drink.  Once we got home the kids did bath and shower time.  H insisted that I put her to bed (she really didn't feel good).  Once she was down, we all watched the KState v. Oklahoma State football game.  Luke even stayed up late to see the entire first half (we were trying to adjust a bit for the time change).  He went to bed about 9 after PawPaw read him stories.  The adults were watching the game, blogging (me), messing around on computers and talking.  The Cats won the game--hooray!  We all went to bed late because of the time change too.  Troy and I both read for a while and turned the lights out around midnight.

Observations/Gratitude:

*Everyone seems to be a bit on edge today for some reason including me.

*The pool is finally looking normal again after getting the pump replaced yesterday.  The lovely pea green soup is now looking more normal as it is back to blue.

*LJ loves to get back rubs from PawPaw.

*Troy let me sleep in this morning.

*It was much appreciated that Mom vacuumed and cleaned up a bit.

Favorite Moment:

*Being able to take a nap and getting a bit of quiet time (it's the little things some days)

Pics Taken: 188 (several contributed to PawPaw's iPhone)

Two tired girls

My favorite breakfast (outside of Troy's french toast)

Lovin' every minute of it (he got two during the day)

Checking out the toy catalog

Love his face (me with no glasses so they don't get broken--both kids tell me to take them off when we wrestle)

Perfect for a cool, fall day

Chillin' after her nap

On the way to the game (Grammy's silver coat is just poking out)

Throw in

Attack that ball

Go Lukester!

Taking a break

Corner kick

Stopping the ball

After game pep talk

Timeout for hitting

Laughing at LJ (this is the one piece of furniture Maggie is allowed on--every single time I'm sitting upstairs she has to jump up)

LOVE!

Playing

Going fast!

Getting chased

Not my normal perspective in the car

Such concentration

Checking out the menu

Waiting for our dinner

Kisses (this pic in no way reflects her attitude or how she was feeling--she ate next to nothing and was whiny the whole time we were there)

My goofy kiddo

Sunset at Pop's

Bubbles

Good night hug

New sheets on the bed (I can't lift the mattress after I hurt my back this summer)

Cleaning away the day

WITL--Friday

Happy Halloween!

We had a fairly normal day outside of it being Halloween.  Hannah got to stay in bed rather than go with me to drop off LJ.  It was also nice to not have to get up early enough to take a shower since Mom and Dick were here.  We all had breakfast after I got back and after Grammy read Hannah a few stories.  Grammy and Hannah played trains while I took a shower and after that Hannah wanted to watch Daniel Tiger.  (She didn't feel well today.  Her congestion is really bad.)  Hannah played games with PawPaw while mom and I did some different tasks.  Hannah had a picnic lunch for I put her down.  Troy got home from work (half day Fridays) and then we adults had lunch.  I attempted to blog but there were problems with the internet.  Mom and I went to Loft for a bit before we picked up LJ from school.  On the way home we stopped at Sonic for 1/2 price drinks.  We started carving pumpkins once we got home and everything was set up.  We all got into it and really had fun.  After we were about done, I started dinner.  We ate pretty early so the kids could get ready to go out trick or treating.  The kids and I made a quick stop at Grandma and Grandpa Hogancamp's before picking up Grammy and heading to our old neighborhood to collect our candy.  Troy and PawPaw stayed home to hand out candy first (we had 150 kids).  Hannah really surprised me by wanting to hold my hand the entire time we were trick or treating.  After we walked around our old street we came back home and then Troy and PawPaw took LJ back out for about 45 minutes.  Mom handed out candy while I put H to bed and then when the guys got back Grammy read stories to LJ before he went to bed.  I tried to blog again but the internet was still having fits.  Because I had a headache, I went to bed early.  I had just fallen asleep after reading one chapter in my book when HB woke up crying.  Troy was getting ready for bed in the bathroom so I went upstairs to check on her.  I think she had a bad dream but we rocked for a bit and she asked to go back to bed.  Just as I climbed back in bed she started crying again.  Troy went up and repeated what I had done.  He had been back in bed about 15 minutes and we were both almost asleep when she started again.  I was so tired and my head hurt pretty bad so I asked Troy if I could just bring her down to our room.  (I have to say that we NEVER do this.  It was a weak moment on my part and one I can assure you I won't be repeating.)  She was happy to be in bed with us but proceeded to toss and turn in between short cat naps for about 2 hours before finally falling asleep.  It was a long night.

Observations/Gratitude:

*Brrrr!  Our fall weather arrived with a vengence today.

*Hannah really has fun playing with Grammy and PawPaw.

*LJ was excited about the activities yet to come after we picked him up from school.

*I need to remember not to buy any more costumes with glitter on them.  Hannah had glitter spread from one end of the house to the other.

*I love 1/2 day Fridays for Troy (and so does he).

*It's nice to go back to our old neighborhood and be welcomed so strongly.

Favorite Moment: 

I had two today--carving pumpkins and having H hold my hand the entire time we trick or treated.

Pics Taken: 108

I had a few extra minutes before I had to make sure LJ was up so I read a bit.

He insisted on building a bit before getting ready for school.

He found the toy catalog from Toys-r-Us and had to look through it during breakfast.

Playing trains

I know it's blurry but I'm also surprised that I haven't yet captured a picture this week of her with her be-be's.  

Don't Break the Ice

A few quiet moments

Adults only

Girl time

Driving home from school

Only the 2nd time he's done the yucky part.

She wasn't too sure about the goo either.

Grammy took over and claimed it was true love.

He did most of it.

PawPaw didn't like it much either.

First time he's help cut

Final product

New technique this year--worked really well

Green slime with worms 

LJ loves the "hairy" dogs

Getting ready

Checking out the candy she grabbed from our bowl

Leo

Ready to go

Grandma and Grandpa H

The gang from the old neighborhood

Loved this

The one time she held Grammy's hand

One up, one down

LJ is up front

Checkin' out the haul

A bit tired but she insisted on eating all of Grammy's black olives

Checkin' out his haul

The bucket

My faithful companion (both computer and dog)