we all ate lots of really bad for you treats,
and we even got to see a home run and everyone went a little crazy!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Out to the Ballgame!
The Younger's entire kindergarten was offered free tickets to attend a Twins game, and who could say no to that?
The Younger got to hang out with friends,
The Youngest was not too impressed with the limited skills of the home team, when we left they were losing 6-2, but we had a swinging time anyway, and I got some knitting in to boot!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Into the Woods
I had a pretty stressful last 4 days, and today I got an injection of calm when I went into the woods.
Some of my stressers were big (stolen bikes, work problems) and some were small and/or absurd (couldn't buy my groceries because my check card was in a different purse, couldn't collapse my stroller after a walk and had to drive the 10 blocks to my parents' house with the stroller in the front seat and the front door open) but all of it melted away when I got here and listened to the birds and the wind in the trees and smelled the river and the freshly growing green things all around.
I had this in my head while I was walking along, which seemed perfectly appropriate.
Just remember, someone is on your side.
Some of my stressers were big (stolen bikes, work problems) and some were small and/or absurd (couldn't buy my groceries because my check card was in a different purse, couldn't collapse my stroller after a walk and had to drive the 10 blocks to my parents' house with the stroller in the front seat and the front door open) but all of it melted away when I got here and listened to the birds and the wind in the trees and smelled the river and the freshly growing green things all around.
Just remember, someone is on your side.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Another Busy Weekend
I don't think we could have crammed more into this weekend, good and bad.
Saturday the Elder and the Younger had 2 birthday parties (they attended one each), swimming lessons and a dance recital (I had hoped to share some photos, but they didn't come out, it was dark in there), and I started teaching a new knitting class.
The class was extra fun for me as my friend June was there with her daughter, and also one of the other students turns out to live very close to me and has kids of a similar age.
That morning started off, unfortunately, with the discovery that someone had opened our garage and stolen our bikes with the help of a bolt cutter.
Yesterday began with the first trip to church as a family since the Youngest was born.
It went pretty well. The Youngest slept most of the time, and was adored by all of the folks who had seen me lumbering around vastly pregnant these past few months.
The one moment of the morning that bummed me out was that I was snubbed by the mother of one of my choir students. A few months ago she had some pointed criticisms of my teaching style, and we did our best to apologize for the things she didn't like, and made some modifications to address her concerns.
It turns out that she had a son the day after the Youngest was born, and I saw them in the sanctuary and greeted my student and pointed out the new baby to the Younger. The mom grunted a greeting, but just swept past us as quickly as she could. It left a sour taste in my mouth.
In the afternoon the kids had another performance of their recital, which I was unable to attend as I was singing a concert with these fine folks.
I was sad to miss the dancing, but we sang a good concert, with a great audience and we raised over $2300 for a program called Project Home which is an overflow homeless shelter that rotates locations throughout Saint Paul at different churches.
Caritas has a concert next Sunday in Apple Valley, for you local folks, and we're singing for another wonderful local non-profit group - Southside Family Nurturing Center.
Come and join us, if you're in the area!
I'm looking forward to the rest of the week which is looking much calmer and less full of commitments.
As a bonus, the weather is perfect. Maybe I can even try some gardening...
Enjoy your Monday!
Saturday the Elder and the Younger had 2 birthday parties (they attended one each), swimming lessons and a dance recital (I had hoped to share some photos, but they didn't come out, it was dark in there), and I started teaching a new knitting class.
The class was extra fun for me as my friend June was there with her daughter, and also one of the other students turns out to live very close to me and has kids of a similar age.
That morning started off, unfortunately, with the discovery that someone had opened our garage and stolen our bikes with the help of a bolt cutter.
Yesterday began with the first trip to church as a family since the Youngest was born.
It went pretty well. The Youngest slept most of the time, and was adored by all of the folks who had seen me lumbering around vastly pregnant these past few months.
The one moment of the morning that bummed me out was that I was snubbed by the mother of one of my choir students. A few months ago she had some pointed criticisms of my teaching style, and we did our best to apologize for the things she didn't like, and made some modifications to address her concerns.
It turns out that she had a son the day after the Youngest was born, and I saw them in the sanctuary and greeted my student and pointed out the new baby to the Younger. The mom grunted a greeting, but just swept past us as quickly as she could. It left a sour taste in my mouth.
In the afternoon the kids had another performance of their recital, which I was unable to attend as I was singing a concert with these fine folks.
Caritas has a concert next Sunday in Apple Valley, for you local folks, and we're singing for another wonderful local non-profit group - Southside Family Nurturing Center.
Come and join us, if you're in the area!
I'm looking forward to the rest of the week which is looking much calmer and less full of commitments.
As a bonus, the weather is perfect. Maybe I can even try some gardening...
Enjoy your Monday!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Actual Productivity!
Shoe elastic is sewn in, sparkly costume is hemmed and sleeves are shortened.
We even made a trip to target to get a rubber duckie for the Rubber Duckie number.
I can't watch the dress rehearsal tonight because I have a singing gig, but I hope that all goes well and I'll send the Dada with a camera so we can have some documentation of the insane cuteness of the Elder and the Younger doing their dances.
It feels pretty good to get even a couple of things crossed off the to-do list. It seems like quite a while since I was able to devote any time to to-do-ing.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Stuff
Well, there has been lots of nursing and napping going on in my house, and not too much else.
Since I have been spending a fair amount of time on the couch feeding this little lady and passed out sleeping, I have been keeping an eye out for good tv.
First, as a fan of Aaron Sorkin The Newsroom show looks super exciting! It's like West Wing meets Sports Night.
Second, there is a new season of Doc Martin on PBS. It's really good so far, and I am quite excited to see Eileen Atkins joining the cast.
Also, Sherlock starts up soon, and that can't be anything but great news.
I haven't been on the couch all the time, however, in fact this week I helped chaperone the 2nd grade class trip to the nature center.
The Youngest slept most of the time, and was doted on by children and parents alike when she was awake.
We have a busy weekend ahead of us next week, including 2 birthday parties, a concert for me and a dance recital for the Eldest and the Younger.
Here he is modelling his costume and showing us his ninja moves.
Here I am showing off my mom costume and my ninja moves as well.
I have plans for some long walks this week, though I start back to work in the afternoons starting tomorrow, so I may have to maximize my napping time instead.
Have a great week out there!
First, as a fan of Aaron Sorkin The Newsroom show looks super exciting! It's like West Wing meets Sports Night.
Second, there is a new season of Doc Martin on PBS. It's really good so far, and I am quite excited to see Eileen Atkins joining the cast.
Also, Sherlock starts up soon, and that can't be anything but great news.
I haven't been on the couch all the time, however, in fact this week I helped chaperone the 2nd grade class trip to the nature center.
The Youngest slept most of the time, and was doted on by children and parents alike when she was awake.
We have a busy weekend ahead of us next week, including 2 birthday parties, a concert for me and a dance recital for the Eldest and the Younger.
Here he is modelling his costume and showing us his ninja moves.
Have a great week out there!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Yarn Along
It's very, very early on Wednesday, so it's time for Yarn Along!
I just happened to be up with a sad, gassy baby. So, we took a trip to the pharmacy for some relief and now she's resting comfortably and I can talk about my knitting :)
I'm kind of stalled out on the Voluta. It could be the fact that the rows are so long, or that I haven't read the pattern for a while and I can't remember where I should stop for the armholes, or it could be the fact that I don't really like where I joined the body to the border.
Whatever the reason, I have only worked about 3 rows since the Youngest was born.
Come to think of it, it could also be that I just don't often have two hands free and the requisite brain power to knit...
In the reading column I took a week off from A Feast for Crows to finish up Blood, Bones and Butter which was terrific.
(please excuse my knee)
But now I am back into the world of Westeros and the story is picking up again.
What's on your needles today?
I just happened to be up with a sad, gassy baby. So, we took a trip to the pharmacy for some relief and now she's resting comfortably and I can talk about my knitting :)
I'm kind of stalled out on the Voluta. It could be the fact that the rows are so long, or that I haven't read the pattern for a while and I can't remember where I should stop for the armholes, or it could be the fact that I don't really like where I joined the body to the border.
Whatever the reason, I have only worked about 3 rows since the Youngest was born.
Come to think of it, it could also be that I just don't often have two hands free and the requisite brain power to knit...
In the reading column I took a week off from A Feast for Crows to finish up Blood, Bones and Butter which was terrific.
But now I am back into the world of Westeros and the story is picking up again.
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