Tigers Game

Friday afternoon Tyson sent me a text from work to see if the kids and I were interested in going to a Tigers game downtown that night. Seemed like fun, so we napped and headed into Detroit. Unfortunately, getting to Detroit from Northville is a nightmare because the highway is completely closed until October. I got a very small taste of Tyson's daily commute...and it was AWFUL! It took me an hour and twenty minutes to get to Comerica Park (that drive is usually 30-40 minutes). 

We watched a few innings, ate some ballpark food, Josie did some stats...

Then we rode the carousel and the ferris wheel. Bought some cotton candy...and called it a night.

It was a fun night at the ballpark. We have limited time for fun summer nights out on the town - so we will enjoy these nights out.

Jack and Josie

Our weather has been iffy all week - which meant NO pool, which meant one grumpy pregnant lady. Rain was in the forecast more than usual and if it wasn't raining - it was too cloudy or cool to swim. Come on, Mother Nature - throw us a bone.  We did get some time to play outside. Jos is preparing for the 4th of July already. Very patriotic.

And Jack drew a very tall, very scary monster for his Dad... it had LOTS of feet.

Then one night, as I went to bed, I found Josie sleeping like this. I wasn't sure if she was dreaming that she was riding a bull or declaring herself the winner of a boxing match (presumably against her brother)...but, regardless, it made me smile.

Happy Weekend, everyone! We're off to watch 4 year olds play cluster-soccer.

Splashy

This week we discovered there is a splash pad 5 minutes from our house. SCORE! It wasn't the warmest day...so we'll go back when summer really turns up the heat.

 Can you see the four year old spraying water in the background?

Josie wasn't as willing to run through the chilly water. She teeter along the edge - until she got too close to Jack and he sprayed her...of course.

Later that night Josie had some words for her Baby Brother. "Hellllll-whoa, BABY!" she yelled at my stomach. I think the idea of a new baby is growing on her...maybe...

DePauw 10 Year Reunion Weekend

Tyson and I were back in Greencastle last weekend for our 10 year Reunion. It was great to be back on campus!

My two besties from Alpha Phi were there too...Kelly and Georgianne. We spent lots of time sitting on the Alpha Phi porch swings and catching up. We're all pregnant - so there was plenty of water being consumed, lots of delicious Marvin's (GCB), and plenty of "pregnancy talk."  Their husbands - Eric (Kelly) and Josh (Georgianne) were good sports as we shared WAY too much info about our bodies and reminisced about our days in college.

We had a great dinner with the other 2004 Alpha Phi girls on Saturday night. We really brought the "party" to the reunion! I'm due 8/21, George is due 8/28, and Kelly is due 11/24. Of course, I had to make all the soon-to-be babies matching onesies...because I'm a nerd like that...

You'll notice I have ZERO pictures of my husband. He had a ton of Beta Boys back for the weekend and they were busy....doing fraternity boy things...  I did see him a few times, but never long enough for a picture together. Regardless, we were there. DePauw is where it all began...

For the record - I'm already planning to really LIVE IT UP for the 15 year reunion! I was pregnant with Jack at our 5 year, too. I'm due for a SUPER crazy time (which by then will probably mean 2 glasses of wine and then bed).

BIG thanks to Nancy & Denny - who pulled off TWO weekends in a row of babysitting duties. Jack and Josie had fun with you!

Winter???

The Michigan Winter...and 90+ inches of snow are a distant memory to us these days. My children are fish. I think I spotted gills on Josie.

Tyson and I are at DePauw for our 10 year reunion!! And I'm 2/2 being pregnant at College Reunions. My timing is impeccable. Cheers to a sober weekend...for me, probably not for Tyson.

Wardrobe Wars

Yesterday Josie and I had an all-out War over Wardrobe. It was a defining moment for me, as a mom and a daughter.

Here is what happened: I picked out Josie's outfit...striped shirt & red tutu. At the sight of the red tutu, Josie said "NO" and requested the pink tutu. But knowing we were getting in the car...and the pink tutu doesn't fit in the carseat, I said NO and redirected her to the red. Thus began the all out tantrum. I stood there completely dumbfounded.

I've been dressing/picking out clothes for Jack for four and a half years and we have NEVER, NOT ONE TIME - had a fight about clothes.

Finally, compromised and settled on the purple tutu. But - like a typical girl - she was still mad at me. There was still crying and she even ran to her room...slamming the door behind her. WHHHHHAAAT?!?! My mind flashed forward 12 years and I wanted to assume the fetal position in the corner. I'm dreading it. 

Now I understand why my parents spent so much money on my clothes in middle school & high school. My mom took me shopping...actually, quite a bit. But because she was present and paying - she basically controlled my wardrobe. While it may have been expensive, they avoided watching me walk out the door in daisy dukes and a crop top!

I tucked that piece of information away after yesterday's Wardrobe War.

Luckily, I had support at dinner...in the form of Mikkel (working in DET from Iowa). He confirmed that Molly is also very particular about what she wears. Joe also confirmed that Amelia voices her opinions...even on PJs. I feel better about the whole thing.

Never a Dull Moment

My children provide endless entertainment...even in moments when I'm ready to not be entertained. They're still there...entertaining. Sometimes it's in the form of play, or pretending to feed me ice cream...or all out fist fights. There is never a dull moment if they're awake.

And then - there are the after-dinner Dance Parties. Jack really shines during those! See for yourself:

{FYI: the song Gangnam Style is about a wealthy area of Seoul, Korea - the singer, Psy, talks about how this area is classy during the day, but can get crazy at night. There aren't any bad words in the song, unless you count the word "sexy"...which we don't...because we have plenty of REAL bad words to worry about instead.}

And for the record - Jack's teachers informed me that he sings this song at school...when it's time to line up to leave. That was slightly embarrassing. Sometimes, however, he sings Europe's "The Final Countdown"...which is actually very appropriate. Luckily, his teachers find his musical talents, well...entertaining!

Plenty of Pool Time

When we got back from Indy on Sunday - we took the kids to the pool. The water was a tad chilly, but that didn't stop us from swimming.

Josie is fearless. She'll swim and swim and swim. Jack, even after lessons - is a bit more cautious.

The kids and I went down to the pool yesterday morning, too. Don't be too surprised if 85% of the pictures you see between now & Baby Brother's Birth - are taken at the pool. I'm really enjoying the "pregnant belly float" thing.

And the "wear them out for naps" thing is pretty awesome too!

Indy Trip

Tyson and I had a wedding in Indy this past weekend - so we left the kids with Grandma Nancy & Grandpa Denny...and headed south.

We met up with my Dad's side of the family to celebrate Connor's graduation from Westfield High School. He's heading off to Ball State this fall!

Gigi got a big hug from Elliott. Jack would have had so much fun playing with him during the party.

After a quick celebration - we made our way downtown to see BROOKE & MIKKEL! The bride and groom both went to Kelley with Tyson & Mik...and now live in Royal Oak! So Michigan friends reunited!

The ceremony was held at the Indiana Statehouse. It's gorgeous! A very fun setting for a wedding.

Somehow Brooke & I always manage to have one of us - either pregnant or breastfeeding when we get together. Someday - we'll both be past those "mommy" days and we'll really live it up! Advance warning, husbands.

The reception was held at the Indiana State Museum....which opened up for us after dinner. It was interesting to walk around and see all of Indiana's history. Took me back to 4th Grade. Mik and I also took some time to dig up mastodon bones.

Tyson and I got our picture taken with Fred - the Mastodon found in Fort Wayne!

We miss them...and their children.

And finally - a picture with the bride & groom - Alex and Amanda! Congrats to them on their journey as husband & wife!

Days of Summer

It feels like summer in Michigan and no one is complaining...yet. Our neighborhood pool was broken and didn't open on time - which was a bummer for everyone. Well, honestly, Tyson and I were hi-fiving each other because A POOL WAS BROKEN...and WE DIDN'T HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT!  So last week - to beat the heat, I put the kids in the driveway with some buckets of water and I sat my pregnant tush in a lawn chair...in the shade.

They stayed busy - wasting water (sorry, Earth). But I counted it as a bath - so technically we broke even. {be honest, am I the laziest mom ever??}

Oh and I had Jack watered my flowers... See how pretty they look?? I haven't killed them off yet.