A day in the life of my kiddos, summer edition

So I think I'm done writing here, but then I am reminded how I love to look back on what I was thinking/doing in each phase of my life as a mama and it makes me want to document more. Anyways, I definitely want to capture our day to day this summer.

As much as we miss our Weezie and Mr. Bill this summer, we are all LOVING having sitters come to the house and keep the kids. I had decided it was time for the kids to be able to stay home and enjoy the lake/going places/etc. and with most camps being from 9-12, it was a logistical nightmare trying to coordinate drop off and pick up with two parents who work full time, outside of the house. Having a sitter come to our house this summer has truly been one of the BEST decisions ever. We have two recent high school graduates, who we know and LOVE, split the week. They come around 8:15 every morning and Mikey or I are generally home between 5 and 5:30. My favorite part is I'm not rushing around getting three little's dressed/fed/teeth brushed, etc. during the hectic morning time rush. Seriously, it's amazing. But, also! They get to go on adventures and do fun things, go to camps, and ALSO enjoy a lot of lazy / go use your imagination summer time play. I try and only let them do one "big" activity per week (hi wire, bowling, zoo, etc.) But, parks/playgrounds, trips to Pelican's, splash pad, library that are free/cheap can happen more often.

Park playground in the pj's;-)

Zoo trip

loungin' around

cheer camp

boys at the splash pad while C cheers

Enjoying the lake and their new kayaks

dance days

cuties

C got a solo bowling trip when the boys were in ninja camp

NINJA WARRIORS

triplin'

VBS

splash pad fun

VBS pics

ice cream date while Collins was in camp

camp cuteness

roller skating fun while boys camped

This is just a little sample of the fun they've been having! I am SO, SO thankful to have found two wonderful girls to care for my kids and love on them this summer. Of course, there are no pics of the lazy/cartoon watching/toy playing days when they just hang out at home- but there are plenty of those times as well! I CANNOT believe school starts back in THREE WEEKS!!!!

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