Odds and Ends..

Do you ever have those days in which you felt like you've lived an entire week and then you look at the clock and realize that it's only 10 am??? Fortunately (or unfortunately) I've had one too many days like that this week. Today was one of those days!!

My Thursday mornings are always a rat race. I'm up around 6 to get everyone dressed, fed, and ready for school. I know it doesn't sound that hard, but once I leave the house, I'm gone pretty much all day, and today was no exception. (It's a little tough with Andrew -- he likes to relax in the morning and have a leisurely breakfast, and Thursday mornings it just isn't possible).

So today, I took Katherine to school, took Caleb to school, dropped off Andrew with a neighbor, went to Katherine's class for my weekly volunteering for 1.5 hours, raced back to grab Andrew and then right back to Caleb's school to pick him up. I didn't have a 5 minute breather... Then it was right back home to feed the boys, and get Caleb ready for his little play date.

Every Thursday my dad calls to see if Caleb can go with him for a play date. They both love the time together. They run errands, tinker around in the trailer, or do a project. Today they went out for ice cream sundaes. Needless to day, when I saw Caleb, he still had a little chocolate stuck to his lips! Love that!! Seriously though.... My dad and Caleb have the best relationship. I'm so grateful that my dad makes time to spend with just him.... doing things with him, teaching him stuff only a grandpa can... making memories that will last a lifetime... There is nothing better than watching your father love your son so completely. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Caleb is so blessed to have my dad. We all are....

In other news ... remember ages ago when we had the interior decorator come to our house and we ordered some new furniture? FINALLY the chair has arrived!! Woo-hoo!! I'm so glad to get it, but honestly, I hardly remember what it looks like! LOL!! We're still waiting on the bench. It should be here soon, but since it came from a different manufacturer, who knows when it'll arrive.

Tonight Katherine had gymnastics class at Chow's. She's doing really well. It seems that with each passing week, she is getting visibly stronger, she is gaining new skills and her form is getting better and better. Tonight, as they were working on their back handsprings, she looked like a new girl! Her coach didn't even attempt to spot her, she just let her go, and wouldn't you know... she landed them all! Was her form perfect? No.... Her legs weren't glued together and her knees were slightly bent, but she didn't look like a circus monkey either! She was so thrilled with her progress.... and you know what??? When she's happy, I'm happy!

Since Caleb was at Mom and Dad's house while we went to Chow's, we all met there for dinner. Matt went there after work, and Katherine and I stopped by on our way home from the gym. My mom made one of Katherine's favorite meals -- roast -- and then we all sat down in the living room to watch her meet! She was proud!! Oh and the best part -- no matter how many times you watch it, she won't fall off the bars or beam! BONUS!! LOL!

Tomorrow is going to be a relaxing day -- I have to drive Katherine to school and then the chair is scheduled to be delivered around 9, and then the boys and I are off to story time. Should be fun!!! When we get home, it's over to the Hodapp's house for a play date! Can't wait!