Happy Hump Day!

Well its Wednesday...I had another rough day in regards to Jillian...But she had an easier time at VBS. Have I ever said how much I love Linda (Director at LVC) and how much I trust and enjoy helping all area's of LVC (school and church). That's all I will say about that without going into every little detail.

Elizabeth had a pretty good day. I am glad that the rough days with her are far and few!

Today was a very productive work day. Tomorrow should actually be better.

Its Only Tuesday????

UPDATE: I must say that last night after coming home for VBS, Elizabeth was extremely sweet and was very attentive to a talk we had. Not sweet in a "I can get over Mommy way" but sat and we talked...(Not about the store incident) but a general talk from the day.


I do not know why, but it feels like it should be Thursday already. Possibly because both girls started VBS at Limona last night, which makes the day extra long. VBS at Limona includes dinner and runs from 5:30 - 8:15. Dinner is optional which is 5:30-6:00. Last night I was able to go to the gym, but kept my cell close by. I was concerned with Jillian, but no calls and she did very well. Tonight my husband and I were going to go to the gym, but instead we went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner. Love their lettuce wraps!!!

Today I also had another followup appt. for Elizabeth with her ENT. Looks like we are still holding off on the tubes. She has an outer ear infection, which they really want to treat first. But the specialist did see some improvement. We'll see again in 2 weeks!

Both girls have been under my skin today. With Elizabeth, there is a lot of asking to do something, me saying no with a clear explanation and her just going ahead and doing it anyway. There was also an incident today with George going to Publix for me, taking both girls and Jillian trying to grab and take M&M's. George took them away only to go in the parking lot and find that Elizabeth took a pack and put them in her little purse. Normally she does not bring it, but she did today. George handled it appropriately by bring the girls back in the store and having Elizabeth hand them to the woman at the courtesy desk. I am not happy about this, but I am not suppose to know about it. George handled it and left it up to Elizabeth to tell me. She chose not to, which is fine. As long as one of us were 110% involved. I've always respected my husband, but with this, I have the highest respect for him, knowing that he is a man that wants to handle things and not wait for me to. He is 100% involved in helping and decision making....I have a gem for a guy!

Anyway, at 6 yrs old, she knows not to take things that do not belong to her and knows perfectly well not to take anything from a store. Now whether she saw Jillian do it and thought she could, that's beside the point. I am concerned about this change of behavior today and only can go to bed and know that tomorrow is a new day. Hopefully I will see a complete turn around. As far as the "stealing" part, I was not there but can clearly see that whatever transpired with George and her, made a impression on her....

Aaahhhhh, a relaxing day......

We've had a very, very busy few days here. and I am glad that today is Sunday, and absolutely no schedule and nothing on the plate...except the pool with the family, the race...oh yea, and leftovers.

After completely 6 weeks of Summer Camp for Jillian and a week long Summer Camp for Elizabeth at the Rolling Pin as well as the Oklahoma production, we needed to have some family time and entertain.

Friday, we had a friend over all day playing with the girls. She is someone we know through Church and was ok Oklahoma also. Friday night we had a friend over with her 2 daughters, one being 3 months old...Ava...Elizabeth was thrilled to finally hold the baby and even feed the baby. She did not ask if I was going to have another baby....we've already had that talk...LOL! But here she is....
















The on Saturday, we had a birthday/pool party at a friend's house and company again for dinner. This family has 3 son's, one Jacob that Elizabeth was in preschool with, one Carson that Jillian is in preschool with and then Aidan, who happens to be turning 3 months old on Wednesday....Again, Elizabeth was thrilled....
















Then I had to take some pictures of Jacob and Elizabeth...Looks like they are playing Mommy and Daddy to Aidan....(Elizabeth did say that she will be marrying Jacob....Oy Vey!) I can't leave out Jillian and Carson, who played together during the whole visit and hardly left each other's side....






























I can't leave out a picture and a mention to hubby's dinner last night...Chicken Saute' Provencal with Angel Hair pasta and a WARM Carrot & Broccoli salad...with Garlic Baquettes..
















Finally, it was time for bed and to watch the premiere of Hannah Montana's 3-D concert. I taped it too...Elizabeth would never had stayed awake for all that....But in the a.m., she wanted to be "cool" and where her sleeping mask that came with her new nightgown. Psst, she happened to be awake for this pic!!!

GREAT SALE DAY!

Its a great day when I can go shopping and find sales at almost every place I went...First stop, Kohl's for Elizabeth's backpack....40% off...And they had a nice selection, not just a few left....Then over to Penny's, which I never go wrong. I went there for some more gym clothes and went upstairs and boom, a rack of summer dresses and outfits for $4.97 a piece. Even the 2 piece outfits...How cool was that!!! Then over to another table and I picked up at least 10 shirts for Jillian, the Okie Dokie brand, for $1.99 each! Not just T-Shirts, but the shirts little girls wear!!! It was a great, great day and trip to the mall!

School is around the corner........

As most of us are feeling, except for my NY and NJ friends, school is only less than 4 weeks away. I feel it with both girl's summer camp programs coming to an end tomorrow. At least we still have VBS to look forward to next week.

Today I met some friends for lunch at the California Kitchen and did some school shopping. Spent some $$$ at the Children's Place with replacing some uniforms for Elizabeth and picking up a few new ones. Plus new socks, underwear and things for Jillian. Minus shoes, I would say we are set with clothes!!! Oh yea, and a new lunchbox for Elizabeth.....

Hopefully this weekend, I will get Elizabeth a new backpack and the bulk of shopping will be done. Florida is not offering their tax-free holiday, but even if they had, I like to get things done. I figured out last year that I would only save about $4.00, if that with tax free. Although nowadays, $4.00 is good, peace of mind is better here!

Well need to get ready for the gym...I am also nursing a terrible sore throat...the kind that even drinking liquids hurt....But no fever, for now....so I am not slowing down.....

Water Fun!

We spent the weekend (basically) with the Jack Family! Had a ball....First, on Saturday at our house (which I forgot to take pics) and yesterday at their house....The girls had a ball playing with the boys! I am waiting for pictures, but even both girls jumped off with the Dad, their tiny cliff....Hell, even I jumped...LOL!

Here are some pictures of the gang!

Getting back to some NORMALCY

Last night was closing night for Oklahoma. It is bittersweet....Sad because we spent so much time with other cast members and also nice to have "free time" again...for both Elizabeth and I. She did start crying last night and I could not help but tear up myself when I saw that. She made some great friends there and the adults took to some of the kids too. Elizabeth actually has a set of adopted parents...LOL!

After the final curtain call, there was a cast party. They had pizza and ice cream and presented everyone with a picture in a frame made for each member of the cast. They also received a certificate and a medal. By that time, it was midnight and all the kids seemed wired and ready to go. There were a few kids that must be used to the late nights because they looked like they could go for a few more hours...Maybe it was a 2nd wind or something.

I personally did not go to bed until 1:30 which is extremely late for me. Once I came home and got Elizabeth to bed, I was a bit wired and sat on the computer for about 1/2 an hour and then read for another 1/2 an hour. Today is going to be one of those enjoyable, lazy day...Only if it wasn't so nice out though!!!

Starting tomorrow, we will be back on a "normal" schedule and both Elizabeth and I will be home at night. Hopefully this will also help Jillian...But quite honestly, when Jillian is one on one with either my husband or I, she is better than all four of us together. I think the girls get each other excited, etc.

So I am posting some pictures from last night...Some of the cast member's with Elizabeth.