Trying to get back on schedule

We began the week with a little more play but have then tried to get back on our normal schedule as school has started back. Monday we got to go the Lake with the Fuhrmans to visit the Carters. Beth and I left around lunch with the kids and the guys came up after work. We had so much fun playing and visiting for the day. We put the 3 younger kids down for naps and we outside to let Lani and Jack play. Since the water is down, there is tons of sand to play in. Thankfully the kids had their rain boots on as they played. Lani ended up getting stuck in some muddy sand (like quick sand). Of course we had to take some pictures first (we have some of her at Robbie's like this when she was about 18 months) and then told her to try and pull herself out. She couldn't get out so well and one boot was left stuck in the muddy sand. Jack went over to check it all out at the same time and got stuck and fell forward - Beth and I are laughing so hard at them at this point - and as he pulled himself up he fell straight backwards. Jack was covered in mud and it was hilarious! He did help get Lani's other boot out and then they decided they needed to go get in the water to rinse off :) After a little play, Robb got there and played with them as they threw rocks and skipped rocks in the water and then he took them for a long canoe ride! Thanks Robb, I know they had a blast!!

After a fun afternoon of playing and getting dirty from head to toe, they cleaned off in Robb and Megean's BIG shower, which was fun in itself. We then got dinner ready, Robert and Doug made it and we had a great time visiting, eating and watching all the kids run around and play. It was a great day and everyone had so much fun! We can't wait for Robb, Megean and Currin to be back in Montgomery!

We played a little with the Hixon boys on Tuesday and then Robbie and Nettie came over to play and eat lunch. Lani and Ella had fun and enjoyed watching the Rockette's video for about the 3rd time. By the end of the day it was time to get ready for bed and school the next day.

Wednesday was back to our normal schedule and Lani headed off to school. Ella and I had some errands to run before we picked her up, then made our weekly grocery trip and home for naps.

I definitely enjoyed Christmas holidays and relaxing with no specific schedule, but I work so much better on a schedule. It's good to have those breaks every once in awhile though.