New Skills

Cross training abounds. This week I got to learn how to do returns. The only part of the process I didn't do was the book pulls. The next day I couldn't even remember how I started. ;p I am sure I will get lots of practice. Next week will be filled with returns. New skills.

Planes, Trains, the River, and Us

We met up with Cassie again down at the river. Connor thinks it is the coolest place. There are planes and trains. There is the river to throw rocks in and get feet wet. He didn't know what to do at first when the water came up and covered his feet. There are people walking, jogging and riding bikes. There are dogs. And today there was food as we had a picnic in the grass. We saw a hawk, ducks, geese, and rabbits. It really is a nice place to spend time at. Audrie and Connor got to spend time with their mommy.

Back to Work

Looks like my two day work weeks are over again for awhile.  Sure enjoyed them though.  The littles and I got a lot of playground time and walking in.  This week brings three days to work, a permanent crown to be positioned, a river walk to take and lots of love.  I also have some calls to make.  Need to get Connor's insurance set with the right clinic.  He needs his 18 month check up at the end of the month and somehow SeaMar got set as his primary.  Life is always interesting.  :)

Blessings

I am so blessed with snot kisses and squishy hugs.
I am blessed with light and love from many places.
I am blessed with a son who misses me.
I am blessed with a job that works with me and my scheduling issues.
I am blessed with a great friendship with Kristie....always supportive.
I am blessed with a sense of community where we live.
I am blessed with the joy that David brings.
I am blessed with an expanding world.
I am blessed with great places to go walk and play.
I am blessed that for now Cassie is being part of the little kids lives.
I am blessed with the support of my family.

Super Saturday

The littles and I met up with David and Emma at the Farmers' Market. We perused the market and checked out the goings on in the park. It was the dog run for the humane society. We saw lots and lots of dogs and one ferret and one snake. David really dislikes snakes, but he was a good sport when I took the kids over to see it. Audrie petted lots of dogs and Connor got lots of kisses. And every trip to the market means time on the playground. Since Emma was with, Audrie also got to play in the fountain. We spent a good three hours there.
Once home, Connor took a nap and then it was out for more time at the playground at home. We stayed outside until it was bath time. I think they should sleep good tonight.

Son

Mike called. He requested that when he is done with treatment that we do a family activity. I told him I would take him and the littles to the zoo. He thought that was a fine idea. First time he has asked for that kind of thing. Maybe, just maybe, he has grown a tiny bit.

Zoo Day

The little kids and I picked up Cassie this morning and trekked over to the Oregon Zoo.  It was an absolute gorgeous day for a zoo walk.  We started off by Audrie losing her shoe when she was hanging on a fence looking at the train tracks below. It fell on a ledge but Cassie couldn't reach it.  A worker walked by and offered help.  She could reach it so Audrie had shoes at the zoo.  The kids had a blast.  Connor was enthralled with the animals.  They ran and ran and ran where we had our picnic.  And then we saw Lily the baby elephant.  She was incredible. Connor walked most of the way.  Amazing.  It was a great time.  We dropped Cassie back off in Vancouver, came home and the littles took three hour naps.  Wow.  They were beat.