It's been a while since I posted and all I can say is WHEW! We've had Jake's pre-school come to an end, Coach pitch baseball start, a quick trip to Orlando Universal Park and lots of yard work to catch up on! The summer seems to not want to come out with this cool weather but when you are working outside, it's not bad.
Then a rummage sale was the big thing planned for the middle of May. I am not a huge fan of rummage sales because of all the work and so little payoff in the end. We last had one about 12 years ago and it stunk! So, after a couple of years and a couple more kids, things began to pile up in the basement and we had to do something to see the floor again! Lots of baby stuff and other odds and ends and in the end, we sold over $200 worth of things and got our basement back. It was a good cleaning house process and hopefully others will have satisfaction in their purchases. Everything else is getting picked up today for a local donation organization called Love, Inc. for needy families and individuals. It's located in our community and I hope it goes to someone who needs help in these tough times.
Then the best news is Jake graduated from Mustard Seed pre-school and is very much looking forward to Kindergarten in the fall. Alot of his buddies from pre-school will be going to the same school and he's made great friends this past year. As have I. I really cherish that through a tough year with two babies, I made great friends who helped me out in a time of need especially when John was out of town traveling. I look forward to building these friendships throughout the school years ahead. Jake was quite proud of his accomplishments and they looked so cute in their caps & gowns. The flashbulbs we're going crazy when they walked down the aisle - miniature little graduates! Look out Harvard! Now he's in coach pitch baseball and loving it! His team is the Tigers and every Wednesday, the competition is fierce! If a plane flies by, everyone looks up and delay of game. Thank God a ice cream truck hasn't gone by yet - the game would be canceled for sure... Go Tigers!
John and I took a quick getaway to Orlando, piggybacking a business trip that John had planned. With the help of my parents, my girlfriend Kim and her family watching the kids while we drank margaritas and relaxed by the pool. It was a nice mini vacation from reality but I have become obsessed with the hotel bed and how incredibly comfortable it was that I actually called the Portifino Bay hotel back and asked the brand - crazy I know - but I had the best sleep of the last 2 years and I swear it's the mattress. John thinks it was the margaritas...
So now the twins are 17 months and everywhere and in everything. As you can see in all the photos - we really like their shirts, "Thing 1 and Thing 2." Suits them very well. Nick is the leary one and doesn't always like new things while Abby is a lot like Jake - gung ho! They love being outside and running free in our yard. We bought a driveway retractable net to keep them from barreling into the street and it seems to be working so far. Only a few escapes by the gung ho Abby. It's not competely like a fence but it slows them down. The swingset seems to be the spot of choice and they both have mastered climbing the rock wall to the platform to come down the slide. It can be a challenge to have two outside at the same time but Jake is a great help for me. He chases after them if they are into something they shouldn't be and hopefully by next year it won't be so crazy.
John started building a shed in the back since our garage has NO more room, new windows and hopefully painting the outside of the house is on the list this summer. It's a long list but checking things off is a great feeling of accomplishment. Somehow or another, one thnig comes off and another item gets added - like a new mattress - ugh.
On Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer, I will be watching 2 boys. Caden (6) and Logan (3). Caden is Jake's friend from pre-school and his little brother. It's great to have playmates for Jake and they are good little guys. It's a win-win situation and when school starts, I will just have Logan but the boys will get off the bus together and be here for another hour. It's a nice way to make some extra cash and Jake won't be constantly asking to play with someone. They all get along so well and I am happy about that. They hopefully will have this bond all through school and beyond is my hope.
Enough dragging on, I hope you all have a wonderful start to summer and hopefully I will find time to post again before fall! Happy Summer!
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