Last Saturday I headed to the farmers market on my bike. It felt GREAT to get out there, as I haven't done squat since RAGBRAI. I had gone about 10 miles when I saw a "trail closed" sign. They have those all the time, so I thought nothing of it, and went around. Well after having to climb around a few big trees that had fallen, I started second guessing myself. The flooding seems to have caused quite a lot of damage. About 4 miles from the farmers market I felt as though I had made it through the worst of it. The trail was clear and I was booking it. Well, I went under a bridge, and what I thought was a shadow was about 6 inches of standing water and THICK mud...I wiped out and was covered, head to toe, in river goo. My bike was a muddy mess and I looked like Swampthing! I had NO idea what I was going to do.
I called Josh and asked if he could come get me, but Zachey was down for a nap. Plan B was to ride home, humiliated! Luckily I was in an area I sort of knew, near a few major roads. I cleaned off my gears and breaks and attempted to coast to a car wash. I spent the only cash I had on 5 minutes of water. I sprayed myself down, and my bike and continued home...a soggy mess!
The looks I got as I was rolling into that carwash were priceless! I must have looked absolutely ridiculous!
This has been such a fun week. On Monday, Kenna and I spent a good majority of the evening trying to find size 9 soccer cleats. Apparently my child has dainty feet (how is that possible?) so it was a hard task! We finally found a place that sold size 10, and with soccer socks, they are close enough.
Tuesday Kenna was supposed to go to soccer practice with Daddy and Zachey while I went to her parent meeting for school. I was there for an hour and half learning all about drop off, pick up, parties, events, supplies, what food she could and couldn't bring...my goodness....she's only 4 sheesh! Daddy had less luck as soccer had been rescheduled and no one told us...so he wandered around the outdoor sports center for an hour and finally gave up...oh well, we now know we officially start next week! Sorry daddy!
Wednesday I started class and I am going to LOVE it! I get to do 20 taped counseling sessions between myself and clients of my choosing. I put some ads on craigslist and have quite a few interested people. I am anxious to get started, and my professor is so down to earth and cool about the whole thing. I know that I am going to learn a ton!
Each evening we have spent most of it outside; swimming, eating popsicles, goofing around, playing with Megan and Gannon, going for walks, riding bikes, anything to enjoy the amazing weather!
--eating the last of the popsicles--
--Zachey LOVES swimming!--
--and popsicles--
--mom, what color's my tounge?--Wednesday was also fun because we got our new furniture delivered! Josh and I spent all weekend painting a few weeks ago, and the furniture looks sooooo good! Still unfinished, but a step in the right direction!
--Josh's poker table/office--
--new couch, the color is off on the wall?--
--entertainment center...tv to follow--Thursday I thought it would be nice to give Chad a "day off" from being stay at home dad. I think he enjoyed the day and went golfing! I had fun being a single mom of 4 :) We went for a bike ride (babies rode in the wagon); played princesses; drew pictures and painted; made cupcakes while the babies napped; played more princesses; went swimming; and blew bubbles...what a day!
--girls playing princesses--
--LUNCH!--
--Zachey and Lucy--
--decorated cupcakes (snickerdoodle)--After the Andersen's went home, I took Zachey to his first day at Kindermusik! I was a little worried because he usually listens, but doesn't always follow directions...he isn't even 18 months yet, so you can hardly blame him! He did SO GOOD! At first he didn't understand going to miss Tina to get the bells and bringing them back to mommy, but after the other kids did it, he did. Then he took them back when we were done. He loved dancing and bouncing on my lap. He has about 8 kids in his class, so not too overwhelming. He really got into the clapping to the beat and hammering! So fun!!!
Also - I got a great internet coupon for costumes. So I bought them a little early this year! Had to try Zachey's on cause its a 12-18 month and worried it wouldn't fit...the only other option was 3T so I opted down....going to be soooo cute, my little pirate children! We just love Halloween and the pictures that come of it! I think this one will fit okay, even in two months...lets hope!
Also - I got a great internet coupon for costumes. So I bought them a little early this year! Had to try Zachey's on cause its a 12-18 month and worried it wouldn't fit...the only other option was 3T so I opted down....going to be soooo cute, my little pirate children! We just love Halloween and the pictures that come of it! I think this one will fit okay, even in two months...lets hope!
--Zachey's pirate costume--
--with hat--
--kenna's costume--
--and zachey's with shoes--
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