rave: nephew sitting - day 3

saturday started....early.

we thought the boys would have been tired after a very full friday, but apparently np2 had other plans. this boy normally is an early riser. he's usually singing and talking in bed at around 8am-ish.  and he'll be content doing that for a while.  for some reason this morning, he decided he would wake up at 7:30 am then scream for grandma around 7:45 am. i followed at 8:15 and grumpily, np1 joined us at 9:00.  he was NOT thrilled.  he's the deep sleeper...the one who loves to sleep in...just like his mommy. he made sure to let his little brother know that he was not happy about being up early and that he "needed his rest and wanted to sleep more on saturday since he has very busy weekdays."

so after a quick breakfast and lots of coffee for me and grandma, the boys hunted for their surprise.  today they each received a mini lego set.  np1 received two super cool racing motorcycles and np2 received a toy story set that consisted of the green army men. my, legos sure have come a long way! np1 was very nice and helpful.  he first put together his brother's toy then his own.  they happily played together for a bit.

Green Army Men

Super Cool Racers

for lunch we decided head to the mall.  the boys have recently discovered sonics. i will admit not the healthiest thing i've eaten on my visit, but it's been a while since i've had tots and strawberry limeade...yum! the boys each had grilled cheese with apples with some popcorn chicken and mommy and i shared a grilled chicken wrap and all the boys leftovers. :P

Bad for my diet

since it was crazy hot and humid i was grateful for the air conditioned play area that was there. the boys got to run around and play for a while...np1 even ran into a friend from discovery camp!








after a quick stop at the candy store, we headed home so naps and homework could be done. grandpa soon arrived to provide additional parental presences. then me and the boys went swimming while grandma made dinner. we played and splashed and hunted for treasures and fought pirates till everyone was hungry. dinner was eaten and the a quick round of mcqueen board game and toy story alien kerplunk it was time for bible stories, teeth brushing, face washing, nose blowing, 100 hugs and kisses, story time and finally bed time!

once we had the little people in bed, my mommy and i moved on to the task of feeding their pet african frogs. 

African frogs

these two frogs are crazy.  the bigger one eats ALL the food. the little one...well...i think he's a short bus frog.  he won't even eat food if it is right in front of him. instead he'll bite the bigger one and pick a fight.  we were both yelling at them and taping the tank. i have to say i felt a little like a crazy person yelling at the frogs and trying to make one eat.  sadly little frog did not get any pellets today.  according to mommy, the little on hasn't eaten a single pellet of food since they brought them home.  so i wonder what he's been eating...and how long they will survive.

everyone is now having sweet dreams and no bedbugs biting...so it's my turn. 'night!



rave: nephew sitting - day 2

it's friday!!!

wait...that means something totally different when you're nephew-sitting.  that means there is only one more day till they are home all day for 2 whole days...uh oh. :P  time to come up with some creative ways to keep two boys amused the entire weekend. also, that meant thoughts..r.un..n.in..g had to go back to the land of sugar to wait for her own two nieces. 

the boys once again had excitement filled days.  np1 went to discovery camp at john cooper school in the morning.  they made a flower necklace from paper and they played in the real school gym. np2 had play ball at the rec center in the morning.  it was fun to watch 4 little boys get super excited about throwing, hitting and kicking balls around. they were all so excited that they couldn't even stay on their shapes half the time.

after some lunch, a nap, and a trip through the carpool line, the boys did a treasure hunt for their surprise. (they each get a present from mommy and daddy everyday while the parents are gone...lucky boys!) the each received a bakugan...so a grand scale battle ensued.

we ate dinner early so the boys could go for a drive...

Zoom zoom

Speedracer


Parking

the adults chased after the boys. np1 took his driving very seriously. he stayed on the left and kept both hands on the steering wheel at all time.  np2 on the other hand was cruising. he had his shades on, drove with one hand on the wheel the other arm resting on the door. he'd also weave around...testing out his tires..haha!

after "driving around" we headed to orange leaf for some frozen yogurt and made a quick trip to HEB for some milk and eggs.  i had much difficulty managing the race car shopping carts.  there were many close calls and back-up-and-try-agains.  but with my mommy guiding up front we got out of the store undamaged...and with what we needed.

so day 2 ends with two exhausted boys...with one who sleeps in funny positions sleeping in one of the strangest ones to date.

Weird sleeping position

still not sure how he was getting enough air...

rave: nephew sitting - day 1

so while my sister and brother-in-law are at a "meeting" (aka - vacation without the kiddos) i'm in houston nephew-sitting with my mommy and an assortment of adults.  we firmly believing in the 3 adults to 2 children method. 

day 1 consisted of summer camp for both boys in the AM, then swimming lessons in the afternoon.  both boys are learning some great swimming techniques from ms. jackie.  their swimming lessons are so much more humane than the ones my daddy gave me. he believed in the "sink or swim" method of tossing me in to the pool without any instruction and seeing what happens.  in the end it all worked out...i'm a decent swimmer...haha! 

Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons

 Swimming lessons

BIG thanks to thoughts..r.un..n.in..g for taking some time to come up and help entertain the boys...they LOVE you :) Swimming lessons

Life is a bowl...

Cherries were $1.49/lb at sprouts today. Couldn't pass them up!

rave: i *heart* glee!


i cannot wait for season 2!

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