Carruthy is out of town, so we made a call to Dr. Millard. He checked out a rash on her buns that I diagnosed as Impetigo. Good thing I was wrong, and it is just a rash at her hair follicles that she has spread through scratching. No biggie — a steroid cream was prescribed, and we called it a day.
But not until Navy got to pet his bunny, check out his fish, and hold his bird.
As we left…she said that she really liked Dr. Millard.
And I am guessing that a lot of it had to do with all of his feathered/furry friends.
Scout’s end of year party was for the birds. (I’d like to mention that this is the one party of the year that I don’t put on.) It was supposed to be a huge water party, and the kids were all supposed to come in their bathing suits. The “water” was comprised of 12 wet sponges and 20 water balloons between 60 kids.
Yep…lame.
Just take a look at my kids mid-party!
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But as we walked away, and Scout was complaining, I used it as a great opportunity to teach him that things are what you make of them.
And even though the party was boring, it was up to him to create the fun.
Then he told me that he did exactly that.
He was climbing trees with Navy, when the other teacher blew her whistle, lectured them about the danger involved and gave them a 5 minute “bench”.
I couldn’t argue with his point, so we walked away and agreed that I should be in charge of that party next year.
Scout and Dash helped Navy clean up a huge paint mess she made.
They were working really cute together, and taking shifts.
Then they spotted me with my telephoto lens.
And got obnoxious.
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Go back to cleaning!
Navy has been practicing for her play for about two months, and tonight we saw it all come together.
She did a really good job!
She had personality, she was loud enough and she didn’t get stage fright!
She was Little Elsa, and a Lady in Waiting and part of the background.
She was kind of in her element.
Her brothers and sister were having a fun time watching her.
And when Pippi got fussy, Micah calmed her with a Snickers.
She was so proud of herself!
And I was proud of all of these littles she did it with.
Nice work Navy!
Little Elsa came down and presented her sister…Little Anna.
And then she asked for a photo shoot.
I had to go to Trader Joes.
On the way there, I heard Dash announce, “Mommy, I won’t eat those again.”
And then turned to see that he had quietly eaten all of the peanut butter M&M’s we were saving for Papa.
And on the way home he announced, “Mommy, dis is pretty.”
Yeah…pretty messy.
Navy’s writing has come a long way this year.
And so has her sounding out/spelling.
Because it is pretty clear to me that Mom, None, Dad, Scout, Dash and Navy “is HOT”!
(Pippi made the back.)
This is what a typical morning looks like over at our house.
Puzzles and more puzzles.
And Pippi trying to destroy those puzzles.
The only addition…this morning we got Nonnie in on the action.
That Dash has a way with Nonnie, and after he said, “Peeeeeaasse”, she got down and got to work!
These kids were up and at ‘em to make Micah’s Day awesome.
It was breakfast in bed.
Then a candy bow tie at church.
Followed by an entire day of soccer and basketball while Mama slaved over bread pudding that he gave his stamp of approval.
Phew.
Missy had us down to Abalone for an amazing Popsicle party.
Beyond the four Popsicles they each had…here is a typical afternoon at the beach for my kids:
Dash digs.
(This time he made a tunnel.)
Navy collects.
(This time it was sand crabs.)
And Scout gets wet.
(This time with Doey.)
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