A Million

I hit one million steps today.  Puts me at 430 miles walked since starting this step thing.  I passed Belinda.  I'm pretty sure her mom is way ahead of me.  It's a nice little milestone to keep me going.  Let's see 500 miles soon.

Easter

Our first Easter without Dave, although it is not our first brunch without him.  We made it through it with little fanfare.
Audrie wasn't feeling well and did not eat at brunch. Connor on the other hand felt fine and ate quite a bit for a little man.  The food was good.  Pat and I behaved.  No dessert.  The cheesecake looked good though. The cheese blintzes were divine.
The only complaint was being set next to a rather large group who were quite happy with their $5 pays for all the champagne you can drink.  They definitely hit the loud that comes from a little too much alcohol.

Go, Go, Go

We have been doing a lot of activities again.  It is reminiscent of our first year here.  We did a lot then also.  It keeps us moving, burning energy.  Keeps me taking my steps.  I lost twenty pounds that first year and then gained it back the next year when we slowed down and weren't doing stuff all the time.  It feels right to be back at it and doing well.  I've relost 13 of those twenty.  :)
The littles sleep better if they get a lot of activity.  I didn't have to remember this year because we had such a mild winter.  They have had a lot of outside play.
Still watching for a bike carrier so we can incorporate riding bikes into our repertoire of activity.

It is What It is

Picking up the kids and they always get called.  Usually they are told either it is time to go or that Grandma is here to pick them up.  Well Connor got told that about the grandma and he said 'Mom". So she asked him what he wanted her to call me and he again said "Mom".  It warms my heart and breaks it at the same time.  We have a very special relationship and always will.

First Friday

We went to the Portland Children's Museum again today.  It was First Friday.  Got to love getting in for free. Again they liked the water room best.  This time they also explored the room with the store, cafe, vet's office, dig pit and pipe room.  It was a great afternoon.

Ok Then.

Mike sent me a text that he was returning to jail.  Okay then.  Guess his choices were not so good in Wenatchee.  It is what it is.  So far though he isn't  listed on the roster.  No idea what that means.  So while I was looking forward to some help......not yet.  Back to routine.

Playing

We are working on being quieter in our apartment.  Big task that.  So today was a nice day and we went to Marshall Center to play on the playground.  Hoping to burn off some energy so that when we settle in for the night quiet is the word.  They added a rope structure at the park since the last time we were there.  Both kids thought that was pretty cool.  And it uses a lot of muscles and brains.
After an hour and a half we came home and they dined at John's.  Then Connor spent a good hour scootering with a neighbor boy in the parking lot.  I was surprised he had that much energy left.  Audrie had already come in and settled down for the night.  Now he is in and quiet.  I think it worked.  Probably won't tomorrow.