Summer Adventures

Wow it's the end of June already? It's hard to believe the summer will be over before we know it!

We've been busy going to the pool, the local science museum, visiting with friends, the trampoline park, a cooking class, and for Nolan a few camps. (Unfortunately camps here don't take children less than three, so Conley is out of luck! Or is it me out of luck?) On a side note, I think I've potty trained Conley officially.

We've celebrated Father's Day and my husband's birthday.

And just like that I feel like we'll be hitting Conley third birthday in August. I can't believe by the end of this year I'll have a 5 year old and 3 year old! When did that happen?

This past weekend we had a HUGE family KMB event at the local splash pad. It was a big success with lots of fun and food!

What adventures have you been on this summer?

Natalie

A Little Girl Time

A few weeks ago my two friends from high school came to visit, and we had a great time!

We try to get together 3-4 times a year, and so far it's worked really well for our busy schedules.

Above in the photo is my friend, Jessica. We've been friends since 3rd grade and pretty much played every sport together (softball, basketball, volleyball, and track). Now the journey of marriage and motherhood!

(Jessica to my left, and to her left Melissa)

Melissa and I have been friends since my freshman year of high school where we shared classes in driver's ed, math, and sports like track and volleyball.  She was the first of many friends to get married and have kids--before many of us even knew what having kids was all about!

Now on our night out together we had these celebrities sitting behind us!!! Eric Balfour and Tara Reid in town for a convention! It was pretty crazy as this was just a casual eating place.

We had a fun time getting a pedicure, shopping, dinner, drinks, and hanging out at a dance bar that played our 90's childhood music. Literally it was like seeing our childhood flash before our eyes!

Happy Summer friends and hope you get to kick it with some friends!

Natalie

Just a Little Quiet Time

It's the glory summer days...lots of sun, less rigorous routines, and time to sleep in.

But it's also the time where your kids are looking to you for entertainment.

Nolan my four year old can entertain himself quietly with Legos or looking at books. 

The little one? Demands attention all day every day. 

My house is not huge and sometimes their high energy feels so suffocating. I literally can't hide anywhere without them finding me. Not even outside, in the bathroom, or the garage. 

When my husband comes home, they compete for his attention. We have the hardest time even finishing a conversation.

Yes we try to teach them manners and to wait but that is sometimes hard for their ages and the excitement to share.

These moments make me long to just have some quiet to recharge. It can be so draining to constantly be asked for a million drinks, food, toys, or whatever the "need" of the day. Moms, we are freakin' heroes. Literally. After a day full of kid chatter I'm amazed that I can even process one more coherent thought.

It probably doesn't help that I'm potty training Conley which means he needs MORE attention than usual which by the way is already a lot. What's with the second child?

I love my children dearly, but I think I'm due for some quiet time. Thank goodness for some girl time this weekend---my first night away from the boys since one night last December and one weekend last October.  

How do you manage time for yourself when the crazies get you?

Natalie