Home with Noah

Noah and I stayed home today. I did some cleaning. We played in the backyard. I pitched a few balls to Noah and he was able to hit some with the bat.

We drove to the path to pick up Evan. I would love to be able to walk to school, but the last two times I have done that Noah has been very cranky on the walk home. It's hard to do much with Noah in the afternoon.

Kim came over at 3:45 and I tutored.

For dinner we had the leftover chicken from last night.

The boys are playing around right now, but I hear a lot of whining from Noah. It's just about time to get them ready for bed.

Lake and Noah's Playdate

This morning I wanted to take Noah and Lizzy to the lake. For some reason Noah threw a fit and didn't want to go to the lake. After a little while at home he changed his mind and decided he did want to go. We didn't have a lot of time so I ended up running most of the 3 mile trail to make sure I had time to finish. We were supposed to be at Cole's house at 12:30.

After the lake we met Morry at Smoothie King.

Then, we came home and I tried to give Noah lunch, but he didn't want to eat much.

He was so excited to get to Cole's house for a playdate. As soon as we walked in their house the boys ran upstairs and started playing. I talked to Cole's mom for a little bit and came home.

I picked up Noah just before 2:30 and then we went to get Evan at school.

At home, Evan and I played badminton outside for a little bit. The boys drew on their pumpkins. I got ready for tutoring.

Kim came at 3:45 and I tutored.

Morry took the boys to football practice.

For dinner we had leftover ham from last night.

We just put the boys to bed.

Good Noah

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

Today the temperature dropped considerably.  It was around 60 this morning when I took Evan to school.  We both wore sweatshirts into the school.  Evan wore jeans for the first time since school started.

When I got home, I did some work and left around 9 for a meeting with StoredIQ.

Noah got up after I left and got himself dressed.  He and Rachel went out in the backyard for a bit and then they went to Central Market.  At Central Market, they had these real small pickles.  Noah tried them and loved them so they bought some.

When they got home, Noah told me that he was "very good" at Central Market.

Rachel left shortly after picking Evan up and Kim came over to babysit.

At 5:40, we left for Evan's football practice.  It was like night and day with how he performed today at practice vs the game.  He was very good today.  He was paying attention and running fast.  Their belts have two flags, one on either hip.  At the end, they had a "last man standing" and let the kids run around in a square without going out of bounds.  They had to pull everyone's flags off.  When you lost both flags you were out.  It ended up down to three kids - Evan and two others.  Evan had this massive collection of flags he had pulled.  One boy had two flags in and Evan and the other had one.  Neither of the boys with one flag could catch the one with two flags and eventually they turned on each other.  Evan and the boy pulled each other's last flag out at the same time.  But the coach said Evan won for collecting the most flags.  Evan was very happy.

We came home and had dinner.

Rachel just read to the boys.  Apparently, I've lost my job as book reader.

Until next time...

Adjusting

We are all trying to get back on schedule and get adjusted to our time change.

Evan went to school today and did well.

Noah and I got stuff done around the house and made a trip to HEB.

Kim came at 3:45 and I tutored.

Morry took the boys to Evan's football practice.

I got home around 7:45pm. Morry and the boys were having dinner.

We just got the kids ready for bed.

Tonight Morry and I have to do some cleaning/moving things around. We are getting hardwood floors put in tomorrow. It will be a 2-day process.

Still Sick Morry

Morry spent most of the morning in bed and then went into work. He didn't last long there. He really wasn't feeling well and came back home.

This morning Noah and I went to the police station. Susan G Komen Austin was having an event there and I offered to volunteer. They said it was fine to bring Noah with me. He got a lot of attention. One of the police officers gave a police badge sticker for both him and Evan (who was at school).

At home Noah helped me make a smoothie.

We picked up Evan at school and Kim came over at 3:45. She stayed until 6pm while I tutored. There was a little bit of time when it was just Morry and the kids before I was able to get home.

I picked up McDonalds for the boys on my way home. Morry still hasn't really eaten anything in the last 2 days.

I just got the boys ready for bed. Morry is reading to Evan now.

Hanging out with Noah

This morning we had Wonders and Worries. Ali said Noah did great. Noah was well behaved for Ali.

After Wonders and Worries we came home and hung out until it was time to get Evan. I was going to take Noah to Great Clips for a haircut but he insisted I do it. He wanted his haircut at home. So, I gave Noah and haircut.

After getting Evan, the boys played together at home for a little bit and then Kim came over.

I tutored and then met Morry and the boys at McDonalds. Evan had his first football practice tonight. Morry said he did very well.

We just got the boys ready for bed, but they are not in bed yet.

Change of Plans

Morry and Marilyn took Evan to school today.

Around 9am, we left the house to take Grandmom to the airport. Noah and I had an appointment at Wonders and Worries at 10am so we went there from the airport. We got to Wonders and Worries about 10 minutes early and the door was locked. We waited and waited. I tried calling the guy we were supposed to meet but he didn't answer his phone. At 10:20am I called again and left a message saying we were leaving to run errands and could try coming later. He called shortly after and said his son's school was closed today because of the fires. It was being used as a shelter. He apologized for not calling and we rescheduled for Thursday.

Noah and I went to Panera to get my free cookie. When I went to Panera the other day they forgot to put the cookie in my to-go order so they said I could come back later and get it. Noah and I shared a sugar cookie.

Then, we went to Kohls and Old Navy to return a few things. Old Navy is next to Barnes and Noble. Noah asked if we could go to the bookstore. So, we did for a little while.

At home, we ate lunch outside. It was a nice day today.

We drove to the path to pick Evan up. Evan and Noah were excited to see each other.

At 4:30 Kim came over to babysit.

Morry and I went to the Meet the Teacher night at the school at 5:30.

We got home at 6:30 and I left to tutor.

I picked up Popeye's for Morry on my way home.

The boys are in bed and asleep now.

Wonders and Worries with Noah

This morning at 8:30 a woman from a flooring company came to measure our downstairs. She said she'll send an estimate soon.

Then, at 10am Noah and I went to Wonders and Worries. Noah had a meeting with Ali. Ali said Noah did well. We'll see him again next week. After a few sessions I'll sit down with Ali and discuss what he thinks we do from there.

After that we went to HEB. Noah was very good there.

We ate lunch at home and a little while later it was time to get Evan. We drove/walked again. I drove to the path and then we walked the path to the school. Like always Evan and Noah were happy to see each other.

We came home and then left the house again at 3:40. I was tutoring at the library and trying out a new babysitter. I had the babysitter meet us at the library. Kim played with Evan and Noah there. I brought a bag of snacks and activities. They also have a playground at the library too. Morry picked the boys up on his way home from work.

Morry and the kids got McDonalds for dinner.

I came home around 7:45. Morry had given the boys baths and was reading to them.

They are supposed to be in bed now, but I hear a lot of running around upstairs.