Last week, we took the kids to the county fair. Mike's company sponsored a work event at the fair, which included admission and dinner for the family.
All three of the kids loved the giant sand pile, visiting the animals, and learning a few new safety tips in Rover's safety truck....
(great PT work-out!)
However, the highlight of Katherine & Will's evening was when we let them each choose one ride to experience and one game to play.
They were both excited, and loved every second of the roller coaster ride.
(Charlotte was quite the excited spectator)
Then, they choose a fishing game, during which they each won an awesome blow-up toy.
However, they were brought back to reality when they asked if they could go on another ride, to which both Mike and I answered "nope, we told you just one ride."
The whining and tears started, and we quickly left the fair with a couple of very upset children. On the way home, my red-headed drama queen proclaimed the day to be the "worst day ever."
I think Charlotte disagreed.
I am starting to think that teaching my children about limitations and to be grateful for what they have is one of the toughest parenting tasks. We'll keep trying.
Coming soon...."Best Day Ever."
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Summer time means...
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth of July!
July 4, 2012 Katherine(6), Will(4), Charlotte(2)
And for comparison sake, here are 4th of July shots from the past two years...
July 4, 2011 Katherine(5), Will(3), Charlotte(1)
July 4, 2010 Katherine(4), Will(2), Charlotte (1 month)
(one of my all time favorite pictures of my kids; it so accurately illustrates my life!)
Wishing you a fun and safe 4th of July!! We broke a high temperature record in the Milwaukee area today--102 degrees, yikes! Stay cool!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Dad's weekend away.
Mike left town for a golf trip this past weekend, however, the kids and I had plenty to keep us busy.
Friday we had a few playdates, followed by a fantastic birthday party with friends on Saturday. I love watching Charlotte interact with her friends; she may not talk yet, but her 2 year-old buddies totally "get" what she means. Sunday we went to see the move Brave with Kate & Bill. All three kiddos loved it.
Some iPhone pictures from the weekend:
*matching sister "dos"
I told Charlotte to go and get her shoes so we could leave, and I found her in the hallway putting on Katherine's socks. This girl has some mean fine motor skills.
The little kid pinata, Charlotte got right up in there...
...and stuck her net right under the pinata. She let the other kids do the work while she waited for the payout. Great technique, if I do say so myself.
Charlotte and the birthday girl, both exhausted after a long, fun day in the sun!
No, we didn't see the Dark Knight, but Will insisted on getting his picture taken with Batman.
Exhausted after a loooong weekend.
I wish you a fun, safe 4th of July week! If you are local, stay COOL...these 90 degree days with no rain in sight are becoming painful!
Friday we had a few playdates, followed by a fantastic birthday party with friends on Saturday. I love watching Charlotte interact with her friends; she may not talk yet, but her 2 year-old buddies totally "get" what she means. Sunday we went to see the move Brave with Kate & Bill. All three kiddos loved it.
Some iPhone pictures from the weekend:
*matching sister "dos"
I told Charlotte to go and get her shoes so we could leave, and I found her in the hallway putting on Katherine's socks. This girl has some mean fine motor skills.
The little kid pinata, Charlotte got right up in there...
...and stuck her net right under the pinata. She let the other kids do the work while she waited for the payout. Great technique, if I do say so myself.
Charlotte and the birthday girl, both exhausted after a long, fun day in the sun!
No, we didn't see the Dark Knight, but Will insisted on getting his picture taken with Batman.
Exhausted after a loooong weekend.
I wish you a fun, safe 4th of July week! If you are local, stay COOL...these 90 degree days with no rain in sight are becoming painful!
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