Fly on the Wall-A Thursday

I don't think we had a single "typical day" in May.  We started the month at Lake Arrowhead, then my family came to town so the entire next week was spent playing.  The following week we went to Indian Wells, then Morro Bay.  We spent a lot of time packing, unpacking, traveling and playing...and they playing catch up at home.  So, finally on the last day of the month we are capturing the most normal of the days yet.

Thursday, May 31, 2012
6AM-still in bed sleeping.
I'm in a terrible habit of staying up way, way too late (I started reading books on vacation and have been staying up late to finish.)  Still want to get to bed earlier so I can get up earlier.

7AM-cuddling with James (yep, we are STILL in bed!). :)
I didn't get to chance to see or talk to James much the day yesterda, so at least we got a few minutes before he headed off to work. Ethan is up and playing, Brielle is still in bed.

8AM-eating breakfast as a family.
Thursday is cereal day.  We are having parfaits made with homemade granola, homemade yogurt and strawberries bought on the side of the road on our way home from Morro Bay.  The strawberries are are so sweet they taste like candy.  One of my favorite breakfasts.

9AM-doing Brielle's hair while she reads.
Ethan is helping us.  I have him focus on one letter to point out while Brielle reads.  He also likes to take a turn 'reading' which helps with his speech at least.

10AM-dropping kids off at Aunt Megan's.
Megan has offered to let kids play at her house while I head to a Stake YW meeting.  The kids were very excited about it.

11AM-at YW president brunch.
So glad my kids are not with me.  We are eating at fancy table settings.  Yummy crackers, cheese, berries, pastries and strata.  YW presidents and Stake YW presidency are all collaborating, sharing what works in their wards.  I wouldn't be able to listen if I were wrestling kids to sit still with me.

12PM-in car, on way to pick up kids. 
Kids were eating lunch at Aunt Megan's.

1PM-reading stories to kids.
Home and getting kids settled down for quiet-time.

2PM-catching up on blog posts.
neither of the kids are sleeping, which means early bedtime tonight...hopefully

3PM-getting kids to the car.
got dinner prepped for when we get home.  Since kids are not napping, we are running errands before swim lessons.  Got to get to two libraries and to pick up Brielle's dance recital shirt.

4PM-at swimming lessons.
love this time to sit and talk to Megan as we watch the kids swim.  Glad they are enjoying swim lessons.

5PM-putting dinner in the oven.
Just got home from lessons and got kids out of wet clothes.  We then sat outside to do some worksheets and learning time while waiting for dinner to cook.

6PM-finishing dinner with kids.
Red Enchiladas, Corn Bread and Salad for dinner.  We are eating outside. (1. because it is beautiful out and 2.because I mopped the floors today and want them stay clean for more than 20 seconds.)
James is still at work.

7PM-reading stories to Brielle.
We got jammied, teeth brushed, scriptures read, prayers said, and Ethan has fallen asleep on my arm as we are reading.  Finished Magic Tree House #36

8PM-cleaning kitchen.
James just got home from work and is eating dinner.

9PM-Working on YW.
Posting directions for Saturday morning hike, working on lesson to teach Sunday, getting ready for Daddy/Daughter activity next Wednesday.


10PM-Brushing teeth.
trying to get to bed earlier tonight.  Got to do my long run tomorrow, Saturday is going to be too busy to fit it in.

11PM-in bed.
time to go to sleep and start it all again tomorrow.  Good Night!