WITL - Thursday

It was a slow news day today.  There were frustrated moments and stresses moments and I lost sight of the capture to be in the moment.  Here is the lineup:

My mornings start off like this.  Straight to the kitchen for lemon water, breakfast prep, putting up the dry dishes from last night and washing what I use.  I get up about 5:15 to have a little time to get my tasks done uninterrupted.   

The morning started off well, or so I thought.  We made smoothies (as that was the plan for the day). Wyatt was a happy camper.  

Clearly, Elsie was not.  She didn't like the taste.  It tastes like milk - "Well, honey, it has milk in it."  She was not thrilled.  Love the over the glasses look of disapproval.  Ah, pre-tweens.  

I started laundry in between breakfast for them and me and other household chores.

Then we had a bit of a morning.  He pushed the limits.  I held firm.  She yelled and was dramatic .  By the time I got drop off handled I was worn out. Sigh.

Not a single picture all day.  The kids were at school.  I was swamped at work.  I ran from place to place and wasn't thinking about it.

By the end of the day, the Tahoe and I were both on E.

So we move on.    

Wyatt and I had another moment getting home.  We managed our way through.  We had nachos, did homework, took baths, read our home readers, and got to bed on time.  I watched my Netflix movie. And I might have had a few spoons of ice cream.  I can think of so many things I should have photographed, but I didn't - and I am over it.  Tomorrow is another day.  And I'm so done with Thursday.  Looking forward to another day and the opportunity it brings, the new chances and the calm of Friday night.  

WITL - Wednesday

Mommy was up early on the first day of school.

My constant companion - Wooley.  He is so active - he is ALWAYS hungry (and vocal about it).

I am a ritual girl.  I like my habits.  Muppets mug + lemon water.

First day of school!  Daddy made pancakes.  He's so cool.

The standard first day of school pictures - I love comparing to the last day of school each year.  These are may favorite.  They grow so much in just 9 months. Love that she wanted dog ears.

I like the capture the backpacks too.

Headmaster photo!  He's such a good sport.

On the front row!!!  A quiz the first day yikes.

A few more favorites.

Ha ha - we're free!!!!  Hello Fall!!!

Half of my job is having coffee with people.  Today it was Fellini (Solento is being remodeled)

Fast forward to after school - I am always greeted at my door by someone - today it was Elsie.  She loved school.  Yeah!

After school and work we had dinner outside and then cupcakes and cool whip. The kids swam earlier after they finished their homework.

A little self timer action.  Wyatt loves to pose - no matter what I say.

WITL 2015 - Tuesday

Today I did about the same as Monday - not quite as many photos as I wanted I need to do a little better (though there are a bunch on the big camera I need to add - so maybe I actually did better than I thought).

Terrible pic - but I made it to the gym for the first time in weeks.  I look thrilled, don't I?  It was a great workout and I need to find a way to get back more often.

They have redone the entire gym - the locker room is making me really happy - love the calm color and the simple decor.

This is where I work.  I realized I don't have a single picture of this awful building.  Here you go - it's home for me for 8+ hours a day.  At least the parking is awesome.  And I can walk to the village.

 And I work . . . and I try to remember to take my mid day vitamin by doing this.  Man, I am so visual.  Have to see it to remember it.  Ugh - I need to clean my keyboard.

While I worked, they go haircuts, ran errands, and went to Zumba to play miniature golf and games.

Daddy getting creative with his photography skills - nice.

He also lost him mind and took them to Chuck E Cheese - crazy daddy.

My shot gun rider shot for the day.  Some shopping for a gift at lunch yesterday that I forgot to bring home, my big camera, my basket, my work bag and my afternoon errand - a deposit at the bank.

Always smile when I take the last turn home.  My sunglasses come off.  

My street. Trees. Happy.  

After dinner we swept the driveway and planted flowers in the front urns - they looked so sad empty.  Elsie had the camera - that's why there is actually a picture of me.  So happy to complete a project that has been needing to get done!

My helper.

My other helper - he loves to sweep. He is pretty good but tonight he would not stop chit chatting. Yes, he is barefoot and shirtless - boys . . .

Apparently, the camera made several trips inside to see what Wooley was up to - I found numerous cat photos on the big camera.  Love that the kids feel comfortable taking random shoots - though that sometimes means I have to delete a lot of photos - cause they do get some gems.  Like this one -he's so handsome.

We worked together.  Yep, still in my work clothes.

The hallway scene each night.  We do our stickers charts while the kids are in bed.  I like this nightly ritual. They do too.

This might be my favorite from today.

WITL 2015 - Monday

Ahh, Monday - you kicked my tail, but I got some good photos.

Here's breakfast - coffee + blueberries, granola and yogurt - yes, I eat the same thing every day and no I don't mind.  Love this table cloth that my friend gave me - it is loud and happy and never looks dirty - even when it is (smile).

Elsie couldn't be happier about being a pet owner.  She gets so excited when he shows her some attention.

Goodbye house - off to work.  Don't forget to close the gate and the garage door.

New dress - fun pattern.  This photo was unplanned.  I had my camera on and when I looked down I saw this - why not.

Mom's closet cleaning this weekend yielded three huge bags of clothes and I am the kind of daughter that runs these errands for her mother.

This is a usual haunt.  The man at Goodwill on Holcombe knows me by name.  I am forever cleaning out.  There is always a donate bag on the dryer.  It's a process.

While mommy was at work - the kids ran errands and did one of the last things on their summer bucket list - rock climbing at the Rock Gym.

He rang the bell - four times - Go Wyatt!

Meanwhile, back at work.  I took a walk and had a healthy lunch.  Even ran an errand.  The life of a multi-tasking momma.

We found a new dance store now that Leapin' Leotards has left Rice Village. Great place and wonderful stuff - found a lovely leotard and a dance wrap for Elsie - now she is all set for ballet in a few weeks.  We fit this in before the 3G back to school dinner at Mia's later that evening.

It's getting real - Jarad will soon be a Captain - he's kind of excited.  Check out his new sweatshirt - note the GOLD thread. Watch out!

There are more - but they are on the big camera . . . .till tonight.  Amended just the one to add:

Second grade girls back to school dinner!  They were so excited.

Jarad and Wyatt went to Berryhill for a father son dinner. Wyatt said he would have one of these with his dinner - ummmm, no.

So far so good. I am not taking enough pictures. I am out of the habit.  Practice.