Aunt Patti came in town this weekend and we had a blast with her. On Friday we took the kids to the community pool, which has an awesome splash park, complete with kid-sized water slides. That was so much fun to do with her. I didn’t get a picture of it because Asher is still as fearless as ever and has to be watched non-stop around water. Next time I go I will get a picture though- it’s a really cool place. Wish they had had those when I was a kid.
Then we took several trips to the mall to go shopping. Aunt Patti and Uncle Bruce are so generous with us, and when Patti looked in my closet she said, “We have to go shopping.” I will never argue, and am so thankful for all that we found. I didn’t realize how bad my wardrobe had gotten until I cleaned things out after she left. Just getting a few new things has inspired me to start taking better care of myself as well as caring for everyone else. That’s one of the trickiest things about motherhood I think- making time to take care of yourself when everyone else seems to have so many more pressing needs. Though I hate shopping, I will start making time for it because of how great it feels to have something that fits and looks good.
Then we spent some time in the backyard on the slip and slide. Kids still love that thing.
We went to Scott and Meredith’s house last night and had a wonderful dinner before really saying goodbye to Aunt Patti. It was so hard to say our goodbye’s this time. Ever since mom died, she has been such a source of encouragement and support. I never got to relate to my mom on the level of sharing motherhood- which I still deeply feel is so sad- but I have had Patti to share that with. And our visits are always so great- she is loads of fun to have around, the kids love her, and we are going to try and figure out a way to see her again before too long. I hate saying goodbye.
The kids were worn out after all we did this weekend…
And today I took Ashe to a playdate at the Wiggles play center in Frisco. Amai was at VBS and it was so easy with just one kid to watch. I can’t imagine how my life will change once Amai is really in school. It was fun seeing him get to run around without having my attention divided. That’s not usually the case, and every second or subsequent child can relate to that I’m sure.
Now I will go and conquer the slip and slide with my kids. That’s right people- I’m going to squeeze into my bathing suit and get out there and dive onto that thing with reckless abandon. Glad no one’s here to take pictures! Catch y’all later!
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