More Sleepovers

 

This time they decided to sleep in Bo's room. 

 

Swing Flips

Darby's friend (not pictured here) showed her a new trick on the swings. 

She makes it look so easy. 

 

 

 

1st day of soccer

I have had a lot of mess ups as a mom but at least this year I can blame some of them on COVID.  I signed the kids up for soccer and it has been all over the place as to what they can participate in.  Colt has been practicing in PODS, Ollie just started and Darby has had soccer clinics, also in PODS.  This last week I was talking to a friend and she said "Hey I think Bo is on Grant's team."   I guess this whole time Bo has been on a team and has been able to participate in the same clinics Darby has been doing.  

So, he has missed out on 3 weeks of soccer and there is only 3 weeks left.   Oh well.  Darn COVID.  He had a great time and can't wait to go back.  

For the record....they are in pods, wear masks and get their temperatures checked before they play.  

 

Beginning Orchestra

Our days are consumed by so many emotions and there is rarely a day that someone doesn't have a breakdown.  I have to remind myself that we are not doing anything normal and all of us are feeling it in some way.  

Colt has beginning Orchestra.  Music isn't Colt's strongest subject and learning a new instrument via zoom is no joke.  We both have to have a lot of patience to get him through his class.  But I am SO proud of the way Colt has persevered and is working hard to learn his notes and his plucking.  I really can't help him because I can barely read music but I am happy to sit by him as he tries. 

 

Writing Sample

 

There isn't a whole lot going on over here so I haven't been taking many pictures.  But I did find this one from a few days ago.  It's a sample of Bo's writing.   "I fal at the park and hit my hed."   I didn't even know this happened until he wrote about it.  

Panda & the Eagle

 

Bo received a Michael's gift card from the Barquist's.  (Uncle Brian, Aunt Angie, Abi & Andrew).  He used it to add to his animal collection.  He picked out this Panda and Eagle. 

 

Haircuts and Park Time

Cameo came up to give us all haircuts.  Well, Colt & Darby didn't want or need one.  

Then we went to the park to play with Ellis.