Busy Weekend!

 The boys had me going this weekend! We started Saturday with the Shawnee County Spelling Bee. Daryl was representing Robinson Middle school. I was proud of him for qualifying and my heart broke as much as his did when he got out the first round. The nerves got him. 

I was able to cheer him up with a frozen coffee, and I was happy to do it! 

On Sunday both boys participated in 4-H Club Days. They were a part of Model Meeting and they did a good job with their roles. Daryl was the book character Sherlock and Alex was the book character Naruto. Daryl was the club treasurer and Alex was the rec leader. Their Model Meeting got a purple ribbon!!

On Monday was the last 8th grade basketball game. Those games made February go fast! 

A Couple of Lasts

 This week were some Mom milestones that I wasn't expecting and caught me a little off guard. Alex's last classroom valentine's party was on Tuesday. Monday night I was cooking dinner and he was writing the names of his classmates on cards, and he was doing it all by himself. For a moment I was reflecting on how much he has grown and doesn't need my help anymore. 

Then it was time to tape some candy on each card and he did a couple by himself, and it was a fiddly job. He asked if I could help and I said yes but I needed to kiss his cheek for every card I did. He happily agreed but once he realized I was serious and was kissing him a lot, he let me know he could do the last two on his own. LOL 

On Tuesday morning him and Daryl were talking in the other room. 

Alex-"My valentine's party is today!" 

Daryl-"That's cool. Is it in the morning or afternoon?"

Alex-"I'm not sure" 

Daryl-"Are you happy?"

Alex thinks about it for a minute-"Ya, I am!" 

Daryl-"Good, have a good time."

It was so cute that I knew I had to transcribe it, they are just rarely sweet to each other anymore. <3

Then on Wednesday was our last grade school skating party. Daryl went because they were serving pizza and he ended up having fun too! Grade school will be over for the manor in a few short months, I think I am going to miss it. But then we start one in middle school and one in high school. What new adventures await us? 

Daryl make a nice face...this is what I get. LOL

1st Goal Check In

This month went by fast with the addition of Lola and the start of Middle school basketball. We ended on a high note with Daryl placing 2nd at his school's spelling bee and qualifying for the Shawnee County Bee. He has been once before for his grade school and is excited to try it one last time. 

He was probably more excited to see the Jayhawks win last night in Allen Fieldhouse! It was a great game and I was excited to share the experience with him. Go Hawks! 

How did we all do with our goals? 

Read 24 Books: 2/24

I did get two books read this month. And strangely, I really enjoyed them both! "How to Party with an Infant" by Hemmings was a touching story of friendship with all types of parents. The main character turned all her friends stories into recipes for her cookbook. Quirky and a quick read. 

"Pretty Little Wife" by Kane was a great mystery. In the first chapter, the dead guy goes missing. It only gets more mysterious from there. I will be adding this one to my library. I would also add my other book but it was from the library, so go check it out! 

Run 760 Miles: 55/760

I set out to run 55 miles in January and it took me till the 31st, but I did it! 

Money Goals: 

• Pay Mortg principle down 5K  made a principle only payment this month!
• Replace Windows  
• Create Backyard Oasis
• New Paint and Carpet in my bedroom 
• New Garbage Disposal  

Trips: The new place I explored in January was Echo Cliff Park. Explored it with the family and had a fun afternoon. Muddy but fun!

Finish/Work on a loose end every month

I made a list of loose ends. But that's as far as I got on this. 

Forced Smile

Genuine smile!

Lola is a bit of a nibbler....