We have a very limited media policy, not having a TV and tightly limiting any screen time. Another rule we have is that no one is allowed to see a movie until they can read. Mari has been able to read for a while, but had yet to see a movie in the theater. This afternoon Mari, Andrew, and I went to see Inside Out, an animated movie about a girl, Riley, and her emotions. It as an OK movie, and it was a good experience to see it with the kids. I don’t love the movies, but I do look forward to the day when we can all go see a movie together.
Morning Nap
The big kids spent the night at Mimi and Papa’s last night, so I slept in the same bed as Lucia. She woke up a little early and must have been excited to see me because she was ready to go downstairs. At about 8:30 she told me that she ‘forgot to go back to sleep.’ I asked if she wanted her pacifier to rest with, and she said yes. I guess it worked. She ended up sleeping from about 8:45 to 11:00.
Summer Porch Rocker
Random June Highlights
Walnut Creek Flood
Mar-Mar & Be-Bob Visit
Mar-Mar and Be-Bob came to visit over the weekend. There was a lot of hanging out at the house and a few outings.
Napping
More Week One Photos
Mari Singing
Baby Pool
One of the items that we discussed at our family meeting tonight is a baby pool for some of the details of #5. The winner, determined by #5, Susan, and I, gets their own Over the Top the first time we go after the baby is born.
Family Meeting
This evening we had a family meeting. Things have been a little tense lately and we wanted to talk about some things we have been seeing and how we can get things moving in a more positive direction. Our meeting lasted for about 45 minutes. The theme for our new family action plan is ‘Only Love Here.’ We’ll see how it goes!
Fun Day!
The weather has been beautiful lately and we have been enjoying some nice days. Thursday tends to be one of our busier days, and yesterday was no exception. By the time Bean Sprouts started at 8:30 the kids were off to their homeschool enrichment classes. Mimi picks takes them and Papa picks them up and they all go to lunch.
They arrived home as we were still eating lunch with the Thursday Aftercare crew. Madeline, Stella, Veda, and Evy all stay after school on Thursday to play. This certainly makes Thursday afternoons lively and Lucia loves having the around.
When Evy got picked up at 4:45 the kids and I loaded up the bikes and rode to Neighborhood Sports. It is an 8 mile ride, mostly on trails, and it takes about an hour. This was our first time and it was nice. With just a few street crossings, most of the way was easy passage.
Neighborhood Sports is always fun when the weather is nice. This evening we played soccer. There were about 24 kids there and most were ready to have a good time.
After Neighborhood Sports it was time to make up for our missed dinner, so we headed to Snookies for some soft-serve. The Reagens joined us for our first visit of the year.
