My Big Kids

 Kade has been such a good oldest child this week. He’s been taking really good care of everyone and I know Tenley has been a big help too. He took them all out for ice cream yesterday and he took them to the park to play frisbee today. They seem really happy. I miss being with them. We didn’t even make it home for lunch today because we had a patient at the office late through lunch. Brad and I ran over to pita pit to grab lunch since we couldn’t make it all the home. I wasn’t complaining to have an impromptu lunch out with Brad!

Survival

 Today was my first full day of work by myself. I am certainly glad I’m just filling in and I’m even more glad that Ashley is so great at her job. We are lucky to have her. But we survived today. It’s fun working with Brad and his staff. They are all so awesome and so kind. 

The kids survived at home as well. I left them a list to keep them busy all morning. They even took the dogs for a walk and Kade took them out for ice cream after lunch. I hope tomorrow goes just as well.

Ryder and Luke had another soccer game tonight. Ryder scored again! And Luke played so hard again even against the kids twice his size. 

Sleep

 We are all still a bit sleep deprived. My kids seem to show it in different ways. Some of them are angry and irritable and some of them just fall asleep in the middle of a conversation with me! Our fun weekend was worth the sleep deprivation though. 

Family Reunions

 We just got back from the Hobson family reunion at Williams Lake in Salmon Idaho and it was amazing. I loved meeting my new great niece and great nephews and catching up with the whole family. Between the exciting lightning storm, playing cards, eating delicious food, and spending most of the day on the paddle board, it was a relaxing and memorable trip. Ryder led his younger cousins in the flag ceremony which was really sweet to watch. My kids all had such a blast with their cousins. I only wish it was longer! Although we were all pretty tired driving home today so maybe it was time to be done. We can’t wait to see them all again soon.