Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Pre-Summer Mayhem

Monday, May 14th-- Boys beg for bikes. Having just been to Target that morning and noticed that they go for $75- 100, Vicki is saddened.

Tuesday-- Genius strikes- hello! Craigslist! by that evening, have procured bike for Little Bro -- $10.

Wednesday -- procured bike for Big Bro-- $20. Practice rides begin- they are kind of awful.


Thursday, -- scheduled 'family meeting' at DHS with Mom does not go as planned, when she neglects to show. We are all disappointed.

Friday- out to Porter for High school graduation of our 2 nieces. Is a lovely ceremony, until Lil Brother will NOT keep quiet. I haul him out the hallway for a time out; discipline is decided as early bedtime, no dessert. Which is of course, the WORST EVER.

Saturday- Hauled ice chest + Lola the Adventure Dog + the boys out to Grand Lake for a day of wading, eating, shrieking and boating with friends. 6 adults, 7 kids, 2 dogs, 1 pontoon boat = wet and wild time.

Sunday- slept in (them till 8, us till 10). Riverside Park and a family bike ride made for an idyllic Sunday evening.

Monday, the 21st- after school, bike rides until dinner, Little Bro adapts art smock into Super Boy cape, is awesome.



Tuesday, 22nd -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- gifts of roses and tags that read "Thanks for helping me BLOOM" are handed out to teachers.


(yes, its via Pinterest)): 

Hugs all around. The boys leave without a backward glance, backpacks stuffed full of papers, art supplies and snacks.

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More bike rides, a couple of crashes, playing in the sprinkler, etc. Parents meeting for a camp we hope to get them into.

Summer is here! Ready or not.

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