Busy couple of weeks

Well it's been a busy couple of weeks.

Tater has finished her soccer season. Broke her toe about four weeks ago, but managed to not miss a game.

Her big news is that she made the travel softball team. Had to go through a grueling two hour tryout and everything. Did it with a broken toe and didn't complain until it was over. It was 6:01 on Friday night before the email arrived. Nearly drove her crazy.

Bean has one cross country meet left this week. He's done amazing this year, shaving off some good time the last couple of meets. He went under 19 minutes two weeks ago and well under 20 last week. This mom couldn't be prouder!

Dizzy continues to work hard at her gymnastics, getting her ariel this last week.

I managed a weekend away for work, but had some beautiful scenery to walk through during my breaks.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!

Tea time

Two weeks ago, after a drive to Missoula to watch Bean run cross country (2 hours each way), Tater and I attended an American Girl Tea party at our local library.

She and McKenna had fun with a friend, but it was very busy and there were no treats left.

So I found myself cleaning last weekend (and wiping out my back) so she could host a tea party of her own.

The dolls had a great time and Tater and her friends spent a lot of time beading. 

We dug out the good China for tea time.

It was a lot of fun and I suspect that more tea parties will be had in the future.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!

Kindness

The Boss mentioned he wanted to try the new Red velvet milkshake yesterday.

I had to run to town, so stopped to get him one on my way home.

As I walked in, the gal at the counter had a shake in her hand and asked if I wanted it. Okay, it was an Oreo shake and I had been debating between that and a chocolate shake, so accepted the Oreo.

As I was trying to find the correct money in my wallet, the gentleman behind me ordered two ice cream cones. As it was taking me forever, I offered to pay for his cones.

It shocked the gal behind the counter and she asked to shake my hand. The gentleman behind me offered me money to pay for his cones. I wished them both a good day and headed home to surprise the Boss.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief-even if that mischief is paying for someone else's ice cream!

Routines

And no, I'm not talking about gymnastics routines this time. There was that moment when the music for Dizzys floor routine came on during a booster club meeting this week and we all shuddered!

School is back in full swing and we are finally finding a routine. I'm adding in tutoring next week, but otherwise we are into our fall.

Cross country is midseason, soccer is in its second week, church classes have begun and now I'm adding in tutoring sessions when I can. So far I've left Monday nights alone and am fighting for them to stay free. If I add in tutoring, I'm shooting for early meetings and to have a night at home with most of the family.

Was home with a sick Tater today and was able to watch all the Sponge bob I could handle. Maybe even more, since I have had a great pair of workouts today. I'm at over 178,000 steps for the month-shooting for 300,000 with my friend and fellow blogger Knottyneedle.

Did get a nice shot of the view from the front door of my happy little home:

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!

Walking

Today is day 6 in a row that I have managed over 10,000 steps. I've been challenged along the way by a couple of friends and we are all upping our daily totals.  

I helped my friend Judy and her family finish moving on Saturday. Bean and Dizzy came along-Bean as muscle and Dizzy to help with Lady K the two year old while we hauled boxes.

The smoke is not friendly but I did go out walking last night. It was cut a little short by my persistent stalker. 

I went out again tonight without my helper and enjoyed a little only slightly smokey air. 

Bean has his first cross country meet on Tuesday and has the Red/White scrimmage last week. No one had a good run with the smoke, but he had a three minute improvement. I'm eager to see what he can do with clean air.

That's him in the orange socks and bad tan lines (new shorts for the season and they are definitely shorter than the old ones!) I'm still not certain if he was on the red or the white team...

Here's to a rainy week.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!

First day of school

It was Tater's first day of school today. She was a bit annoyed that her older siblings don't start until tomorrow, but was ready and raring to go this morning. A bit of sadness when The Boss took her for me today, but I managed to get over it. She is now a fourth grader and one of a handful of conflict managers for her school. She is very excited to have been chosen and I can't be happier with the teacher she has this year.

While the older two enjoyed a day of fun, Bean getting to sleep in and Dizzy meeting up with some of her besties for an end of the summer bash, I met a good friend for lunch and did some shopping. 

I brightened up my bathroom a bit.

Tomorrow will be more of a challenge, as I have to get all three out of the door by 7:15, but another year has begun!

I'll try and post a quick report of the boss's reaction to the new curtain tomorrow.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!

Ouch

Helped a friend move today. Bean has been a rock star, helping as well.

My back hates me right now. I can't imagine they're feeling any better.

We got all the big stuff done and as much of the smaller stuff that we could stuff in the extra space in the truck.

I may have left my phone in the apartment, requiring a run back to unlock it and rescue it. 

Came home to the boss having smoked ribs and they were fantastic.

I'm off to take a hot bath and soak some of the back pain away.

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to manage some mischief!