I am going to start from Father's Day. The kids and I gave B some of his favorite things (hot, spicy, salty).
The kids made this book about dad, in which they each answered questions about B (i.e. how old is he? what's his name? what's his job? etc.). I had them each draw a picture for B and then I scanned them and transferred them onto a tshirt. His final gift was a "day off" from me and the kids. I made him breakfast and left it for him by his bed so that he could enjoy breakfast in bed. Then, the kids and I packed into the car and snuck out of the house. Thankfully, B slept in that day. We spent the day at my parents' house while B got to have the day all to himself. He chose to....can you guess....go fishing! We came back at bedtime, put the kids to bed, and then enjoyed a quiet dinner together. I tweaked this idea from the Dating Divas.
B and I enjoyed a lovely date where we attended a Bach Choral concert at CSU.
The kids and I had a picnic and played at the splash park. Tiny A did not want to stay with the rest of the group, so I had to chase him around most of the time. Cb's was at Girl Scout Day Camp, so she wasn't with us.
Speaking of Girls Scout Camp, Cb's had a great week. She got to do so many activities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, country dancing, lasso throwing, crafts, and more.
I grew some zucchini!
Tonight, B is super-dad (well, every night/day, really) and is having a backyard campout with the three older ones. They are SO excited! See middle A shaking her hips to the music?:) She loves to move! Cb's is singing along with daddy. Such a beautiful voice.:) F is running in and out of the tent. Full of energy!
Have you hugged a pug today? I highly recommend it. It's good for the soul.
Aw! I love your sweet and dear fam!
ReplyDeleteI hope it goes well, the sleep out.
I am hanging around here until dinner time. Hot dogs.
I love you heaps upon heaps.