Pink, Polka Dots, and Shiny Shoes

This is a good day for Alexis! A couple of days a year, the kids at her school have a theme day when they don't have to wear their uniform. Well, today's theme was Polka dots and Stripes day. Perfect, because that means she can wear pink. That has been one of the hardest things for her about school--can't wear pink. So, I saw this cute idea in a magazine to sew a t-shirt on to fabric for a skirt and I spent yesterday putting this together for today. It didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted it to, but she liked it and that's all that matters. And since she could wear any kind of shoes (as long as they are closed toe) she chose her pink, shiny shoes! She was so excited this morning, can you tell? Today actually made me thankful for uniforms. Don't get me wrong, I love to see her so joyful and all, but if she was able to wear what she wanted to everyday, we would be drenched in pink dresses, and the battles we would have--goodness! But for today, we celebrate pink, polka dots, and shiny shoes! I love that sweet, happy face!!!

P.S. Kevin pointed out to me yesterday that my wording on the last blog entry (day off) may have misleaded you all into thinking that he never "hangs" out with us, and that we were all "priveleged" by him taking a day off. And when I look back at that I laugh, because it does sort of sound that way. So, just so you all know, Kevin hangs with us quite often, anytime he is home, in fact! It's just rare that he gets a day off! Sorry, Kev!

Kevin's Day Off

So, Kevin took the day off yesterday, which was greatly appreciated. We let Lexi have the day off, too, and made it an all day family day. The kids have wanted to go bowling for a long time, so we did. Sometimes, you just have to let everything go for a day!


Eli gets Dad started, not much sleeping in goes on in this house


Eli pulled up on his dresser

And then he got stuck

Not much size difference in the bowling shoes, but we still heard "mine are bigger"

Regardless of how it looks, she really is hugging him

Look at that form

This is the face of a little girl who had lots of fun

Poor Eli, still working on those teeth

Thanks for hanging with us, Dad. It was a good Day!

Just an observation

I was rocking Eli before I put him to bed tonight, and from my chair in his room, I can see the kids bathroom. The kids have these little hourglass timers that the dentist gave them to help them brush longer. I watched as Aaron went in first and got his toothbrush out, put the toothpaste on the brush, put it up to his mouth and then turned over the timer. He watched as every morsel of sand went through to the bottom, and then he spit and rinsed. He scurried to his bed and then Alexis came dancing into the bathroom. She reached in and got her trusty timer and immediately turned it upside down, and then she got out her toothbrush, and well, you know the drill. As she brushed, about half-way through, her patience ran out, I guess, because she grabs the timer and begins shaking the poor thing silly! She spit, rinsed, and even managed to put all of it away with a few grains of sand left to go! You gotta admit, she's punctual.

Evidence

Most of you know that Alexis and Aaron are very competitive--who's the biggest, the fastest, who's got more "doubles" in their cereal bowl full of mini-wheats! Kevin and I just keep telling them about the tower of Babel, but it hasn't penetrated their rivalry yet! It's a first child thing! Apparently, according to Kevin Leman, when you have a daughter first, and then a son, it is like having two first borns, especially when they are within 2 years apart. But what most of you don't see is the way they really love eachother. Alexis is very protective over Aaron, and Aaron, well, he would rather play with her than anyone else. They are sharing a room as of a couple months ago and they love it! It takes them a little longer to fall asleep, but they really like eachother's company. Last night I came home from visiting with a friend, and kevin told me I needed to check on my kids. This is what I found! When I asked them this morning why they were both in AAron's bed, Alexis said that Aaron was scared so she laid down with him so he wouldn't be scared anymore. Oh, that does my heart good!



They even kinda look alike in this picture!

Pretty Day!

It is a perfect day outside! I think it is mid 60's and clear skies. WE were ready to get out!!! I was supposed to go to Lake of the Ozarks with Kevin for the day and night (business for him, quiet for me :)). But, Aaron came into our room at 5 am with a croupy (sp?) cough! Well, some of you know that when Aaron gets a cough that sounds like that, we usually end up in our Doctors office or the ER with breathing treatments, etc. Viruses have always (not exaggerating) gone to his airways. So, I decided I needed to stay home, just in case. Much to our surprise and joy, Aaron seems fine! In fact I haven't heard a cough out of him. WOW! is all I can say about that. He even ran around outside and played soccer and hopscotch without getting winded. This is his 3rd month without having any form of nebulizer treatments, or oral medication, and it has been almost 6 months with just one little episode in early December! Thank you Lord! Anyway, back to the pretty day part! Kevin is gone on his overnight trip and the kids and I are hanging with the Sun. It's a good day. Enjoy the Pics!

Lexi is very close to making a basket, she works so hard!

hopscotch before

Eli loves the red car

best I could get of all 3

Hopscoth After (isn't it pretty?)

I love catching Aaron dreaming

Little E watching all the action and rubbing his sore gums

"Cheese"