Back to school

The kids started their first day in the Three's department at Sonshine.  They have super sweet teachers which is great because Drew was not happy that he didn't have his teachers from last year.  They have lots of friends from last year in their class.  I am so thankful for our church and the sweet people that love on my kids there.  Here are their cliche Pinterest pictures before school.  I tried to get Stephen to let me take his picture with a chalkboard before work but he wasn't into it. 

I also started back to school.  I am teaching kindergarten this year on Tuesday/ Thurdays.  I co-teach with a very sweet lady and we have a great class of Bridge Kindergarten and Kindergarten kids.  I love being back in the classroom but it is TIRING.  The kids and I were all pooped after our first day back. 

Unrelated story:  Last night Drew put his PJ pants on over his head (why noy).  Charis thought it was hilarious and looked at Stephen and me  and said "I am proud of that" and then ran after Drew saying "I am proud of that, Brother".  Apparently in our house pants on your head is a praiseworthy moment. 

That is all for now but Aggie football starts tomorrow and, even though I couldn't care less about sports normally, I am excited.  I even bought football shaped pretzels.  I know.  I really pulled out all the stops.

Rainy Day Fun

 Stephen taught the kids to race their ducks down the stream.  They had a blast trying to catch them before they hit the drain.

 Drew recently saw a Ninja Turtle figure in a friend's car and thought it was awesome.  He has asked a lot of TMNT questions and so we made our own costumes.  Here are my "heroes in a half shell".  Turtle Power!  And yes, that is a pink ninja turtle.

My Favorite Thinngs

I am posting some of my current favorite things just cuz.  Unlike, Oprah I am not giving them all to you.  I wish I could but...

1. Reusable K cups

These bad boys save me $1277 a year.  Not really.  But they probably save us almost $300 which is a lot of money to me.  You can put your own cheaper coffee in it and then wash it and reuse it.  That also makes them green and I am nothing if not green.

 

2. Urban Decay Eye Primer

Warning: Do not buy this stuff.  It is the thing you never knew you always needed.  And then you will never be happy without it.  It is better to live in ignorant bliss.  I never understood eye makeup remover because my eye makeup was always worn off before the evening.  Then I met this product and my eye shadow and liner stay on all day.   You also go to Sephora to buy it which is a dangerous place.  I could live in that store. 

3. Silk Almond Milk- Dark Chocolate flavor
Yum!  I have the sweetest tooth there is and this satisfies my sweet tooth.  It is so good and maybe even healthy.  At Kroger they are on sale.  You're welcome.

4. Young Living Essential Oils
I am new to the Essential oils thang but I am LOVING them.  I was interested in them because I get awful mouth sores and was looking for something to help.  I was shocked at what they can do. Charis burned her hand and lavendar healed it very quickly.  I use lemon in my dishwasher, water, and cleaning solutions.   Peppermint has helped with our tummy aches and head aches.  My Mom uses them on her sciatica and it has helped.  My kids have been sick this week and I felt crummy and knew I was getting it so I starting taking capsules full of Thieves, an antibacterial and antiviral blend, and I didn't get sick.  I also use their toothpaste and it has helped my mouth ulcers.  We still go to real doctors, take other medicines if needed, and vaccinate but I enjoy trying something natural.

Tea for two

Charis and I had girl time today.  We went to Let's Pretend for a tea party.  It was so fun and it is a cute place.  They do a great job making the girls feel special and have fun.  She got her nails painted PINK and her did like Cinderella.  Then we, I mean I, had cupcakes and pink raspberry hot tea.  She enjoyed getting her hair and nails done the best. 

Drew got to go to Bass Pro Shop and came home wanting a four wheeler.  Stephen said Drew got on every boat there to try it out.  He enjoyed his guy time with Daddy.  

A Conversation With Drew

Watching has changed for Stephen.  Here is a SMALL sample of Drew trying to watch golf with his Dad...
Drew: "Who is that?"
Stephen:"That is Angel Cabrereo."
Drew:"Is he nice?"
Stephen:"Yes, he is very nice."
Drew:"Does he have a brother?"
Stephen:"I don't know."
Drew:"Why?"
Stephen:"I just don't."
Drew:"Why does he wear a belt?"
Stephen:"He has to because he has belt loops."
Drew:"I want a belt."
And on and on... 

That boy is a talker. 

Randomness

 I love this pic of Dina with the girls.  Charis and Katie were laughing so hard at the fireworks.  Charis told me the next day that she "waffed and waffed" with Katie.  They are cute together.  Katie turns 3 this weekend.  It is crazy how fast time flies.  Katie is also ridiculously smart and said her glow in the dark necklace was like the "Aurora Borealis".  I had to just call Katie and ask her how to spell it.



 Funny pics I found on Stephen's phone:

 "Old Man Drew"...

We call this one the "Is it Real" pic...

Drew asleep at Sam's... he got heavy so we put him down;)

Parent Trap

Last weekend Stephen and I played what we call "Parent Trap" and each took a kid on a date.  It was so fun!  Stephen took Drew to his first Rangers game. I bought a Groupon to Let's Pretend tea parties and was so sad that they were all booked but it worked out.  Charis and I went to paint pottery and then ate pizza and then went to the park.

Drew had a blast with his Daddy.  He flirted with some girls behind him and would lift the ice chest and smile.  The girls would comment on how strong he was and then he would have to do it all over.  When he got home he told me ALL about the game.  He was really into the dot race or "squishy faces" as he calls them.  He was upset because the blue squishy face was tripped and that is not nice.  They stayed until the 7th inning and then came home.

Charis painted a cute plate.  We went to the store and she found some "make up" that she loved.  She took her make up to the Mellow Mushroom while we ate.  It was so fun to talk to her and have some one on one time.  I could tell it made her feel special because she isn't very affectionate but she floored me when she said sweet things to me.  It was a great time for us both.

I learned some things about my kids.  Charis' love language is definitely quality time and Drew has a 6th love language... talking.  No, not words of affirmation, because you don't have to talk at all.  If you just sit and listen he will tell you EVERYTHING.  It may not sequential but you will hear every thought that enters his little mind.

Things can be wild with two 3 year old so it was nice to take time out to have some quality time just one.  Next time I will take Drew on a date and Stephen will take Charis.  I am open to suggestions
on fun ideas for boys and girls.