Memory for August 14th

August 14^th

Today Julia went with her friend to WLC high school for viking day. She hadn't seen her friend all summer so she was thrilled to be able to hang out with her. Ariana was happy because she got to play with her friend from the neighborhood again today.

Ariana and Elizabeth walked back to our house because they were bored and wanted to go the park and wanted me to take them. But before we left they were hungry and wanted to eat some lunch meat. They were eating ham and Ariana put two pieces aside and said they had to save those two pieces for a sandwich for wanted to make tomorrow. When they were done they grabbed a Popsicle and we started walking to the park. We didn't get too far before it started to rain and came back home.

Later when the Julia and Ariana were getting ready for a sleepover at the grandparents, Julia got out the ham and started to make a sandwich. Ariana got mad when she saw Julia was going to eat the ham that she had saved. I couldn't help but laugh a little and told Ariana that Julia didn't know and that it was okay and I would buy more. Then Ariana said, “there better be ham in the fridge tomorrow when I go to make a sandwich.” Julia kindly reminded her that they were going to Lake Michigan with grandma and grandpa and wouldn't even be home tomorrow. So then Ariana said, “ok, well, then it better be here on Monday.” I thought, ok miss demanding when did you turn into your dad. Lol  

Memory for August 13th

August 13^th

Today's memory was the girls watching Punky Brewster and loving it. That was one of my favorite shows growing up and both of the girls liked it. Tonight was also the first time Julia babysat at night. We were only going to be a couple of streets away so we thought this would be perfect opportunity to tryout stay alone at night. If Julia got too freaked out, we could come home quick. And since we were so close she would felt comfortable. Everything went great and they got to watch a great show as well.

And it was Friday the 13th.  lol  Julia first night babysitting was on Friday the 13th.  That is kind of funny.

Memory for August 12th

August 12^th

Ok so I got behind in my memories and had the days mixed up. Today was actually doctor day and I can't remember what happened yesterday on Wednesday the 11th. See this is why I need to write everyday. I am forgetting things too quickly. lol

For today I'll tell a kind of funny story about our previous vacations. About three weeks ago, Julia noticed her DS games were missing. Unfortunately, she discovered this as we were walking out the door leaving for our vacation in July. Not a good way to start a trip. Especially since there was already a high price item missing in our house; Ariana's iTouch went missing in June.

As we were driving to Grand Haven, Trevor and I were discussing how upset we were that Julia did not take care of her stuff. We were really upset that the games were missing. I was trying to make us feel better and decided we should enjoy this moment. One day we will look back on this and think this was the easy stuff. We will say, “Wow remember the good old days when Julia's mistakes were easy like loosing a DS case.” I said in the future it could be worse. She could be saying I didn't mean to crash the car. Or god forbid she comes to us one day and says I didn't know it could happen the first time. (Read into that statement) Yeah, we decided it could be A LOT worse so we enjoyed this moment of the lost DS cases and savored the fact that this was the easy stuff. lol

The ds cases ended up reappearing two days before we left for our next trip when I rearranged her room and went through all her stuff again. I found them in her bag that had a gazillion pockets. I went through that bag went then first went missing. I guess I missed that one pocket. We thought Julia learned her lesson and would be more careful with them. But then six days later when we were in Petoskey on our way to Sault Ste. Marie, she starts to panic and says she can't find her cases. AGAIN?! AGH! We had checked out of our hotel in Traverse City that morning and the last place she remembers seeing them was on the bed. Of course, when we left went through the room I didn't check under the covers. I always check under the covers and I don't know why I didn't this time.

So I called the hotel and told them which room we were in and asked if someone found two Nintendo DS game cases. The woman on the phone asked if one of the cases were pink and the other one white. I told her yes those were them. We didn't want to turn around. We had been driving around taking our time sight seeing and were at least an hour and half away. We also didn't want to go out of our way on the trip home to get them. So my mom came to the rescue. Good thing she was driving up to Traverse City area the next day to visit her sister. Thank you so much mom! And Juuullliiiaaaa!!!!! lol  

Memory for August 11th

August 11^th

Today was doctor day again, trying to get all the appointments in before the beginning of the school year. Ariana had to get one shot and Julia had to get four. Poor Julia has been worrying for weeks about getting a shot. Imagine her surprise when she found out she had to get four! She was a trooper though and did great.

The funny part of the day was when I got home from work and there was a note on the table from Julia that said: Today I got 4 shots, so I couldn't do the extra dishes. Julia =) I guess she felt her arms hurt too bad. I didn't fight her on the issue. I figured she is a kid and did just get four shots. Clever. That is what that was. lol

Memory for August 10th

August 10^th

So today the girls went to Grandma and Grandpa's to ride the go-cart and motor scooter. When I got home there was a crazy message from a very silly girl. I could not understand what she was saying but I deciphered that she was having a lot of fun and that her friend Jack was there and having fun too. Julia and Ariana think they are soooo funny leaving us silly messages.   

Memory for August 9th

August 9^th

Today's memory is giving and receiving bedtime hugs and kisses after a long rough day. I love how a hug from one of my girls can make all the bad stuff go away and put a smile on my face. Ariana will cuddle up with me and tell me I am the best mommy in the whole wide world and the she loves me. Awwww . . . . . . Julia will hug me and laugh her sweet laugh and make me smile. Always my Julipoo.

Memory for August 8th

August 8^th

Today we left to go home. The car ride was very interesting. When we were almost home the girls started acting crazy and could not stop laughing. I don't know what got them going but once they strted they could not stop. They also entertained us by singing the Baby Shark song and driving Trevor nuts. That was kind of funny.