We're Swingers

Punishment?

This hardly looks like a punishment, does it? BUT IT IS! When my sister and I were very little, and the bickering got too much, my mother told me she would have my sister and I hold hands, and run laps around the backyard, without being able to let go. By the time we were around a few laps, we'd forgotten about the bickering, and were laughing at each other.

We decided to try this on Cooper and Ava, and, for the most part, it works (for now!) Of course, two weeks ago, when they were getting a little loud, Cooper asked "can we hold hands and run in the backyard?" Hummmm.....

Graduation Day

*Sigh* Cooper had his Preschool Graduation on Thursday. It was a ceremony for all the kids moving up to Kindergarten this year. Those kids who weren't graduating, performed in the ceremony. I was all chocked up, could barely keep it together. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but it sure felt lonely without Joey there.

Here's Cooper and the invitation they made. I'm so proud of Cooper, and Ava, too for that matter.

Ashley's 6th Birthday Party

Last weekend, the kids were invited to their friend Ashley's 6th birthday party! It was at a local gymnasium. What fun!

Tiger Cub

I enrolled Cooper and Ava in Tiger Cubs, Tae Kwon Do for 3-5 year olds. I figure it's fun, healthy, and keeps them occupied while Joey is gone. So far, Cooper enjoys it, while Ava stands on the sidelines. She hasn't participated yet, but I can see her doing the moves on the periphery. The Master (instructor) says at her age, it may take a few weeks, so I think she'll test the waters soon.

Updates

Hi all!

As you know, Joey has left. Getting into a routine with two is harder than it was with one. But we've gotten adjusted, and now I'll be posting up here more often!