Happy Summer, Moms!

Hey Moms!  How's your summer going?  Have you found sufficient ways to keep your kiddos busy?

If my kids had to vote right now, I'm not sure I'd get Mom of the Year.  I'm certain of it.  I'm that mean mom making my kids do a workbook over the summer.  It's called "Vacation Station."  It helps bridge the gap between the grades.  It should only take about 15 minutes per day.  Insert whining and complaining.  On those days, we've sat at the table for hours.  No joke.  HOURS.  I think they are slowing learning that I can't be broken on this one.

On top of that, I'm trying hard to get them reading.  They definitely prefer the downtown library.

My biggest battle are those stupid video games.  I really loathe them.  If your kiddos are gamers, how do you find a healthy balance there?  Hook a mom up.  I feel like I'm losing this particular battle.  And I blame myself.

Check in.  Let us know how your summer is going.  Tell us about your vacations.  Or Stay-cations.  Keep enjoying the break. The insanity will start soon enough.

I can hardly wait for homework to resume.  (Where's that sarcasm font when you need it?)

Keeping it real...

Best Laid Plans....

Well I had planned our vacation...virtually down to a tee only to discover that none of it went as planned.  I am learning to realize that having a two year old means that nothing goes as planned and I have learned to be okay with that!  

It rained and rained and rained some more...but as a Texan I simply cannot complain about rain.  

We were able to visit with family and have burgers and homemade ice cream for Memorial Day.  Unfortunately Liam was in no mood for fun and festivities.  His allergies have just gotten the best of him this year.  

Then all hell broke loose and Liam's allergies were worse and YaYa got the nasty stomach bug.  So our plans to visit Sea World went up in smoke.  Hopefully we can try again next summer.  

We were able to visit Fredericksburg one day so that I could get my German food fix.  But Liam decided he would take a dive and smack his head on the restaurant table.  Scared this mama...luckily he is tough and didn't seem to phase him much.  I am quickly learning that being the mom of a boy means being able to react to situations like that with calm. 

The rest of the time we have just been chilling and being goofballs.  

Playing at the wild seed farm!

 Discovering our talents!

All in all in wasn't the week I had planned but it was great to be back in Texas and relax and visit with the family.  I am already looking forward to my next vacation!

May Calendar!