Justin and Natalie needed some time alone and so they decided to go to Jackson Hole for the weekend. We told them that we would love to have the kids come play with us while they were gone. Their little family has been sick for the last month and it has been exhausting for them all and they all needed a break. The kids are always excited to come play at our house. I hope that they always will be. We got them after school on Thursday and had a great time with them. I got to see Sadie and Behr before I went bowling Thursday which is always a delight. Larry said he would watch them Thursday while I went to SNAP but he ended up reffing a few Church Basketball games. Thank goodness for Kimleighel because Jared had young men's and was also gone. Kimleighel got the kids bathed and in bed. Yeah for Kimi!
Friday Larry and I had planned on going to a wedding at the Peyson Temple. I felt like we really needed to go and support the groom and his family. Larry was the Bishop when Zac was a priest and deciding to go on a mission. Larry made a positive impact on Zac and a big differnce in his life. I am also Linda's (Zac's mom) visiting teacher right now and I just felt like we needed to be there. I had made arrangements for Gramps to drive the kids to school and Kimleighel was willing to watch the kids. Late Thursday night I felt like I needed to stay home. I think part of it was because the kids are still needing medicines and I'm pretty sure the rest of why I felt that way was the "spirit" telling me. Kimleighel was okay with it especially since she was able to sleep in a little.
Justin called me when I was getting ready to take Parker to school. The school had tried calling me but it was when I didn't have my phone right by me and I missed the calls. Mya wasn't feeling good and I needed to pick her up. It worked out that I was able to pick her up when I dropped Parker off. On the way to the school I had the thought that maybe Mya just needed to go potty. When I picked her up I asked her if she had gone to the bathroom yet and she said that she hadn't. I really think that's why her tummy hurt because she acted fine the rest of the day.
When it was time to go pick Parker up from school, Jared called and wanted me to run to Fremont so I could sign a permission slip for him to get a physical since a doctor was there for the track team. He also needed $5. The timing wasn't good at all but Kimleighel volunteered to go to Fremont for Jared. She could sign the paper and take him the $5. I had to laugh a little and kept thinking how glad I was that I had stayed home. I was suppose to.
The kids are so cute and it's fun snuggling with them throughout the day. I love their cute personalities and hearing Macie say "No Way". She is really speaking well now.
The weather is nice and so our playground was happy to have the kids running around and playing on it. The kids will play out there for hours. I love our playground almost as much as the kids do. That is the one thing I would miss if we ever moved.
Saturday the kids did the things they were suppose to do. (they each have in a list in their suitcase to mark off.) Then they got dressed and went outside again to enjoy this nice weather we are having. Larry was out doing some yard work and I was in doing the laundry. I always try to clean the grands clothes while they stay with us so mommy doesn't have a ton of laundry when when they go home. It's funny that three little ones really do make a difference in the laundry loads. I read a quote the other day that said something to the effect that we will miss doing the laundry when the kids are gone...I know for a fact that is not true! I miss my kids but I'm glad I don't have the laundry like I use to.
We took the grands to McD's for lunch. They were excited to go. I am glad that grandpa suggested it. I had told Mya earlier that we would probably just have ramen noodles which they really like. I couldn't help but add the picture of Larry sleeping to our pictures. That is usually what he does when the kids come to play. I remind him and actually the grands do now too, that is why they refer to our house as "gramma's house". Grandpa Larry is fun when he decides to interact. He let Mya and Parker go feed the cows with him when we came home from having lunch. Kimleighel took Mya and Parker for a nice walk after that while Macie had a nap. It was a great day.
We really enjoyed the kids. They are so cute and fun to have over. I don't mind the messes while they are here. I try to relax and let them be little and have fun making memories. I know they were excited when Justin and Natalie came but I really think they wouldn't have minded staying a few more days. Earlier I had mentioned to Macie that her mommy and daddy would be home soon and she said "No, gramma's house." She likes staying with us and that thrills my soul. Natalie told me that when they were putting her to bed tonight she told them she wanted to come back to my house. How cute is that? I'll tell you.....it's Stinkin Cute! I sure love these little people!
