September 13, 2012

I WANT these snacks!

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• When Graham climbed into our bed last night, I tried to look out the window and decide if it was becoming daylight yet but I just could not tell.  Robby thought that it was around 6 when he came but he didn't bother to lift his head to look at the clock either.  
• Soon everyone was up and eating breakfast-though most were disappointed that we were not having cupcakes for breakfast as we did yesterday.  Graham was ready to get to school this morning to take his strawberries.  Everyone from his class brought some type of fruit for the kids to try (Graham's favorite was blueberries).
• I dropped off Reagan, Anderson, Campbell and Keaton at Grannymom's house and then headed to work.  I also sent homework for them to do and it was already completed and back at my house by the time I got home from seeing my kiddo and running by work.  
• I then feverishly worked to get school ready for next week-I have enjoyed that time on Thursdays but will pick up another kiddo next week and will lose my Monday and Thursday morning free time.  Then I scurried off the grocery store to completely fill my cart with food for Reagan's party this weekend.  
• Next I picked up the kids from Grannymom's house and when I drove into their driveway, I couldn't see Graham and briefly panicked not remembering where I had left him.  Nonna had picked him up from school and he was playing at her house.  The kids had a busy morning and were a bit tired in the car on the way home.
• Once home, the kids went upstairs for a bit and then headed outside to play.  A dumptruck delivered some rocks and the kids got to work spreading them out.  They worked off and on for most of the afternoon.  Though they did briefly take a break to do school on the patio.  
• By this time Campbell and Keaton had woken up from their naps and headed to pick up Graham with me.  On the drive over they were both in the best mood and laughed and laughed at each other.  Graham was happy to see us and it didn't take him too long to get in the car since we were headed to get Sonic drinks for the workers at home (Robby, Reagan and Anderson).  
• We delivered our drinks and I put Keaton in the stroller and we all started to work moving those tiny rocks.  Keaton busied herself with drinking my drink from Sonic (mostly ice left) and once I took off the lid for her and she stuck her hand down into the ice, she laughed out loud.  By the time we came in tonight the kids were filthy messes and the floor all over my mud room and bathroom is covered with dirt.  
• They then picked up a bit and then had supper.  After supper we worked on making Reagan's goodie bags.  The kids all loved helping but were especially happy to sample what we had made.  After that it was way past bedtime and everyone went to bed without a fuss.