Monday morning I got up early, or rather, showered as soon as I got up rather than lay in bed and try to go back to sleep, or go downstairs to start breakfast. I knew it was going to be a busy day. We had scriptures, and breakfast, sent Aaron off to work, and then Julianna dropped off Timothy. I had to do some shopping in the city. I didn't get out as soon as I wanted to because of an uncooperative 2 1/2 year old. Eventually we were on our way. I have to say I got several looks and a couple of comments pushing around a 31 month old, and a 17 month old, and being 20 weeks pregnant. However no one was rude, thank goodness. I was hoping to leave early enough that they would both fall asleep on the way home, but Timothy fell asleep in between stores, and woke up as soon as I opened the van door. Then they both fell asleep on the way home, but didn't stay asleep. We only had an hour until we had to be at Amy's school, so I fed them lunch, and unloaded groceries.
Then we headed over to the school for the Kindergarten parade. It was hot. It hadn't hit 100 yet, but it was close. I put sunscreen on all of us, and parked across the street because there were no spots left in the parking lot. It took me a couple of minutes to get Timothy's stroller open. The only problem with the stroller was the stairs. The only other way up was to walk a block to the parking lot entrance and then back to the front of the school. So I opted to carry the stroller up the stairs. We found a spot in the shade, but it was still super hot! I talked with Becky G*. Poor Dani had been sick, and missed the Student of the Month field trip earlier that morning. Amy was able to go. They went to a gymnastics place that has a play area with lots of foam and ball pits, slides and tunnels etc. Anyway... Becky had brought Dani to the school just for the parade. Rather than do a long graduation ceremony, they have the kids do a short parade, and then hand out certificates in each individual class. Much faster, and better, if it weren't for the heat!
Here comes Amy's class, some were blowing bubbles and chanting "Kindergarten Rocks!"
There's Amy
After the short parade we had to climb back up the stairs and pile into the classroom. Mrs. W* then announced each student and gave them a graduation certificate.
She asked for a hug or a handshake
Amy hugged her, but moved before I could snap a picture.
Afterward we walked back to the van, and carried the stroller down the stairs one last time. Then headed home. Melanie and Timothy were pretty tired. Timothy fell asleep on the way home, and I didn't have the heart to wake him up. It was too hot to leave him in the garage, so I wrapped him up in his blanket and got him back to sleep on the couch downstairs where it was cool and dark. Julianna arrived just 15 minutes later, so we chatted for a bit until the kids were almost home, then she woke Timothy up and went home, and I got the kids in the van and we headed out to (my) Timothy's last drama class. On the way there I watched the temperature climb.
It reached 105, but by the time I parked at his class it was back down to 104.
It was too hot to play outside so we spent most of the class inside. David had stayed home, but the girls and I played until Timothy's class was done. On the was home it hit 105 again, so I snapped a picture as we were on the gravel road and almost home.
Yikes!
I had asked David to cook up some bacon for dinner. We had turkey bacon ranch wraps for dinner. An easy, no cook meal (well, except for the bacon), so we don't have to heat up the house. I can't recall what else we did that evening. Probably a game or some other sort of family activity.
Tuesday was field day for Timothy, and he had lots of fun. I can't recall the details, but Timothy I* spent another day with us. I don't think we did much outside - it was too hot, so it was mostly stay inside and play, eat, and nap. When the kids got home we changed quickly into swim suits and cooled off in the pool!
I did pick a few ripe raspberries - first of the season
That evening I also shelled some peas and got 1/2 cup
And Aaron picked a few cherries
Unfortunately none of the trees were sprayed this year, and almost every cherry had worms in it. We may have to spray next year.
Wednesday was the last day of school, so I had to take some obligatory traditional last day of school pictures. David was ready and willing.
Amy didn't want me to take a picture of her
Melanie wanted one of her on the stairs, upside down
Timothy was finally ready
So we took some group shots. David wanted to hold baby Timothy
and yes Melanie was still in her pajamas
Then I told everyone to go inside and Amy started crying. "But you didn't get my picture yet." She had refused earlier, so I figured she didn't want one at all. So I tried to calm her down and take a picture, but this was the best I got before we had to rush and get into the van.
It was another day spent at home with baby Timothy and Melanie. I did some weeding down by the pumpkins. Melanie was inside watching Blue's Clues, and Timothy was out with me. But he kept eating dirt, and trying to run down the hill into the road, luckily it's not very busy and I think only 1 or 2 cars passed while were were out there, but I still tried to keep him on the hill with me. I was excited to see some of the pumpkins flowering.
I had intended to bake some cookies for the last day of school, but never really got around to it. The kids were excited to come home and tell me all about their day. Amy had field day, and really enjoyed it. It was fun to hear their stories. Amy had asked about how to keep in touch with some of her friends over the summer, so I wrote down our phone number a couple of times, and she gave them to her friends that I didn't know how to contact. The kids were excited to go swimming again. Julianna and Timothy joined us. They had brought a baby float toy, and Melanie loved it! So they had to take turns using it.
That night there was scouts and Aaron was doing the CPR certification for girls camp at the other local church building. So he headed out there early. I can't recall anything else out of the ordinary.
Thursday was the first day of summer break for the kids. I still had Timothy for one more day. I was doing some more weeding outside in the morning, but Timothy didn't want to stay near me. He kept going over by Max, and then climbing up the stairs to the back porch. I would have to run over there, and make sure he didn't fall down them. Eventually David took him inside and watched him while I finished up.
Julianna had a half day for her last day of school (and job). She is officially a stay-at-home mom now! She picked up Timothy just after lunch. I put Melanie down for a nap soon after that. I ran an errand to bank while she slept. It was nice to have David home so I could do that.
Since I hadn't made cookies the day before David asked if he could make some cookies. I consented and he found a fun recipe for marshmallow cloud cookies. He baked the last of the dough into a couple of huge cookies.
Obviously we went swimming that afternoon as well.
That evening there was an Elder's Quorum BBQ. Aaron wasn't able to make it as he ended up making some visits that night. I enjoyed talking to different people, and the kids had fun, but eventually I had to pull them away to get ready for bed.
I took a few pictures for Joan (the ward historian) since she wasn't able to make it.
It was fun to see Tamera and Benjamin A* who were visiting for a few days. And MaryLynn B* who is finishing up her cancer treatment, and was feeling well enough to get out for a bit.
