Breathe

I must remember to breathe....

You think you are busy w/ little kids because you are chasing them all over and seem to be really wiped out at the end of the day. As they get older you just trade the busy for activities outside of the house...

Last weekend RJ had the Pinewood derby on Friday night. He made a great car, he and Phillip worked really hard cutting and sanding it to the right shape. Then RJ and I spent time painting, placing the stickers just right and sealing it. So glad about the last step, since Jack thought he should paint too when I wasn't looking! We were able to remove the silver glob w/out incident. He and Phillip went to the race and had a great time! Well until his weights fell out of the bottom and his car jumped the track, crashing and breaking into many pieces. Needless to say that was the end for RJ, he was crushed. I would have liked to see the whole thing, it was amazing from what I heard, flying over the track. Learning moments you know.

Then on Saturday he had his first Lacrosse practice. He is loving it! Such a surprise, it is a very fast moving sport that is very demanding physically. Not something I ever thought he would like... he is having a great time though.

Then on the Sunday was a scouting event to the mountain. RJ and I went to this one w/ a group of his buddies and we tried out snowshoeing. It was a blast! I think RJ and I have found our winter sport...like we have time for more;) He had great fun sledding and w/ the snowball fight. We made it back in time for dinner and I was spent. RJ fell asleep early and we let him sleep in on Monday. Nothing better then a mental health day. He made it to school eventually and it was a good day.

This last weekend was just Lacrosse and then a weekend w/ Nana and Papa at the beach. He kept busy w/ his brother playing on the playground, digging in the sand and baking. I was glad to have a weekend w/ Phillip and getting caught up on rest. We are now gearing up for RJ again this weekend so we are all needing rest. RJ and Phillip are going to a bull riding show, more Lacrosse and then a Communion class. I am hoping to squeeze in the Shamrock run but we will see.

Will get some photos up from the last week as soon as I can find the camera.