That is pure joy at getting to wash Mom’s car.
Month: May 2013
We received a “Happy Box” in the mail today. It had belated birthday presents for everybody. Alex’s words at seeing the wrapped presents – “Do you think it’s a toy or maybe a new book?” Love that boy!
It is the middle of May and this is how we had to dress for soccer practice tonight. Brr!
My cheering crew for the race “Run Like A Mother”.
Happy Mother’s Day!
We had an unusual Mother’s Day around our house. We got bundled up (or rather the boys did) to watch me run a Mother’s Day Race. Wade’s gift to me was an entry in the race – Run Like A Mother. It just might be my favorite Mother’s Day present of all time. A friend of a friend was also running so we met up and then off we went. This is only the second official race I have run (the first being the Color Run) and the first timed run. I was curious to get the timed information. I knew I ran the 3.1 miles faster than I normally do (and faster than I should have). The official results say I ran it in 28:26 which had me coming in 103 out of 460. Not too bad. And definitely a fun time!
I underestimated the weather a bit and was one of the few wearing shorts. Wade said it made it easy to pick me out of the crowd wearing pink shirts, but I definitely would have worn pants if I’d had a chance to do it again!
The boys wanted to make sugar cookies so we did.
The boys wanted to make sugar cookies so we did.
When Wade announces he is going to get a haircut, Alex always wants to go too. Alex has figured out he can take my iPad and get some solo game time (or rather any game time). Wade says he is quite content to just sit and play by himself. Today he evidently had another little boy interested in the monster truck game he was playing. Wade will occasionally ask him if he wants a haircut too, but he never does. He prefers to get his haircut at his normal place where he can also watch TV. Life is rough, right?
I would say this is a typical breakfast except the boys almost never have cereal (not to mention they had at least three bowls each).
This unprompted hug from Teague is due to the cars on Alex’s t-shirt. He saw them and went running.
Two out of the three in this picture were really happy.
This post is long overdue. I sent a care package to Teague’s foster mother a few weeks after his second birthday (at the end of February). I had created a photo book from the moment we had gotten Teague in Korea through his second birthday. I also included a copy of the photographs taken by the photographer at the adoption agency in Korea, some “artwork” by Teague, and a few other gifts for the family. In late April I got the picture below of Teague’s foster mother (obviously with a new foster child).
Alex and Abram had a blast beating up on Bobby (the inflatable wacky arm guy) today. Wade’s birthday present continues to be a big hit with everyone.
Teague loved having a passenger. The minute Grant got out Teague was asking for “more”.
Alex has a new job when it comes to getting in the car. He is to open his car door, get in, and have himself buckled by the time I get Teague in and walk around. Then all I have to do is tighten his buckles and we are ready to go. He is perfectly capable and it is a huge time saver! Best idea ever! (It started with him learning to open the car door and get in his seat. Then I didn’t have to worry about where he was in relation to moving cars in a parking lot.) I love having a four year old.
Alex decided he wanted to sleep in socks tonight and that he could put them on by himself…
Sidelines at soccer practice.
Alex thought Teague’s taco-eating method looked pretty cool and wanted to try it too.
Daddy devised a way for Mr. Independent to hold his own taco (with a little help).
This is Alex’s chosen attire for a walk to get ice cream in 60+ degree weather.
I was taking a picture of Alex in his hat and scarf, but Teague wanted in the picture. Then the boys wanted Madison in the picture too.
Today Teague officially became Teague Davis Burch! We had a court appointment for 8:30 to see the judge and make Teague’s adoption final. Unfortunately a case from the day before had run long and had to be completed first. After an hour of waiting we were finally called into the courtroom. Alex loved sitting in his own chair and answering a few questions. Teague wanted to be in my lap and sucked his thumb the entire time. The judge was fantastic. To make the adoption finalized the judge had us all come up to his chair and help Teague bang the gavel. The bailiff requested in a very stern voice to be given our camera and shown which button to push.
Adoption Day!
Teague is officially a Burch!
In an attempt to get serious about running, I finally went to a running store. They fitted me with running shoes and for the first time I am wearing Asics. I have seen what constitutes running shoes lately. I silently counted my lucky stars that I ended up with a pair predominately black and not neon orange (like two pairs she had me try on). I have run in the shoes for the last two weeks and can definitely tell that they fit my feet much better. Were they really worth double the price I normally pay? We’ll have to see.
A free toy and all we have to do is write a review? Sure!
A free toy and all we have to do is write a review? Sure!
This is what happens when you go to the grocery immediately after a stop at the library.
(And when they are both dressed like Superman a nice old man gives them both a dollar.)