Well after our exciting Christmas, we rounded off the holiday with a fun New Year’s Eve with friends. On New Year’s Eve we played games, the kids watched movies and generally ran around the house screaming. Everyone made it to midnight, but no one liked the sparkling apple cider. As soon as the ball dropped Noomi collapsed and fell asleep. Ajax insisted he wasn’t tired and Dominic could barely keep his eyes open.
On New Year’s day (Monday) we bummed around the house in our pjs and did some cooking. I’m still trying to get the hang of my InstantPot but I must admit it’s pretty cool. We went to see the new Star Wars movie and while everyone enjoyed it, at 2.5 hours it’s just too darn long. Everyone was antsy in their chairs and ready for it to end.
Mid-week the kids headed to my parent’s house for 2 days as Dave and I had to work. On Thursday I headed to Brooklyn to pick up the kids. My mom, sister and I ended up taking them over to Cabellas which was pretty cool. The kids loved looking at all the animals and fish.
On Friday, we took the kids to District 5, a giant trampoline park in Lansing, which is a ton of fun. Of course, every other parent had the same idea so the place was pretty busy.
On Saturday, we had swim class and a play date with friends. We then dog sat Keiza and we all realized how much we want a dog. Everyone was so excited to have Keiza for the weekend. On Sunday, Emily picked her up and we were all sad to see her go. Sunday was quiet as well got ready for school and work. Lunches were made, laundry folded, and outfits laid out.
Monday was tough, but we survived. Here we come 2018!
(so I realize I’ve fallen down on the picture job, so here are some pics – Noomi with her desk that she loves, us making gingerbread houses – after xmas the kids put them out in the field for the birds – and Noomi and I walking in the Williamston light parade with the Girl Scouts).
