K was off on Friday for the end-of-the-year water day at PE. The kids asked him to bring his three-man slingshot and water balloons. But, by the time the kids had slowed down their water gun fights, they had gotten into the balloons and used them all. So, there was no sling-shotting (?) to be had. After the water fight, we took the kids home to shower and clean up quickly before we went to our favorite Japanese restaurant.
Saturday was A’s last t-ball game. He’d been very concerned about getting a trophy. He said it’s not fair that the girls have some and he doesn’t. I wasn’t sure what to expect, being that this is our first sport ever. But, sure enough, he was handed a trophy after the game. He was very excited and now wants his daddy to build him a shelf to hold it like the girls have in their rooms.
Saturday night we had the grandmas and K’s sister and her husband over. K made dinner and his sister brought a mint chocolate cake for dessert. I had made little photobooks of this last year for both of our moms. They seemed to really like them. They included pics from our trip to Disney in January and some different school things we did this last year. It was a nice time and everyone left with a full-belly.
On Sunday, the kids gave me beautiful yellow roses (my favorite) and two gorgeous pictures with music notes and bible verses on them. They are just beautiful! They also made tons of art work and cards to give me. They are so sweet and generous with their art work!
Mom went to church with us. I think she enjoyed the service. Our pastor’s mother spoke and I really enjoyed her view of our jobs as a mother. After church, we went to a little historic town near our house and had a nice lunch with mom. We walked over to the General Store and a few other antique stores. Mom bought the kids ice cream and a small toy each.
While we were eating ice cream, A said, “This is the best day ever. Ice cream and two toys. That’s a great day.” And it was.
At the end of the day I whispered to each one of my sweet children that the best part of being a mom was that they are my kids and that I get to spend each day teaching them and loving on them. I am so blessed. This is my dream life and I’m so happy to be right where I am.
