Month: July 2018

Had to take both kids with me to a work-related meeting in Grand Rapids (Michigan Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights). Both kids did exceptionally well through the 3 hour meeting. Although I was worried that they would phase out and be bored, both have recently told neighbors and family members that it was the coolest thing they’ve done this summer. A highlight for them was the fact that they each got 2 donuts. So either they are really interested in immigration and advocacy, or they really love donuts. Either way, they found it to be a pretty cool experience.  Ajax, however, now keeps saying that he objects to everything even though I keep telling him we weren’t in court.

Well Noomi is now 6 years old!  This was her big party year and we gave her the option of having a small group of friends at home or rent out the local movie theater and invite her whole class.  After much thought and discussion Noomi opted for a home party and invited a small group of friends.  We rented an inflatable obstacle course, ordered sandwiches from Subway, set up an ice cream sundae bar, and had an incredible time.

At Noomi’s 6 year old annual check up the Doctor declared she was healthy as could be. She was in the 90th percentile for height and 75th for weight.

Overall, both kids are having an excellent summer.  They love having someone come to the house 2 days a week and then going to summer camp 2 days a week.  Also as a parent it helps break up my week and it’s awesome having someone come to the house so that I don’t have to worry about getting the kiddos up and moving in the morning.

Well we took the kids to their first circus.  One came to town during the Red Cedar Jubilee.  It wasn’t terribly big, but it did manage to have lions and tigers, a trapeze artist, and a semi-funny clown.   The kids loved and it and were thoroughly entertained.

We also wrapped up our big outside project.  It took several weekends but it’s finally done.  We ripped out everything in the front of our house, leveled it off, laid a small brick retaining wall, had more dirt and mulch brought in, put in plants, spread dirt everywhere, put down grass seed, and watered. Oh we also painted a bench and made a planter.  So much work in very very hot weather.

We worked in the yard on the 4th of July and then went over to a BBQ at Beth and Mike’s house.  We actually didn’t make it to any fireworks this year since both kids had meltdowns around 8 pm.  They did sparklers at home and were happy.

I also took the kids to Bishop Lake in Brighton and we had a great day swimming in the lake. Dave had to work, so it actually gave him some quiet time during the day lol.

Oh we also spent one Saturday morning heading out to Grand Rapids for a rally to end family separation at the border (after having pancakes with Ms. Becki and her mom) and then we zipped down to Allegan for Ms. Vivian’s 3rd birthday party at the pool.  The kids did great at their first rally, but it was hovering at 100 degrees so at a certain point in the sun both kids melted down.  Luckily at the rally spot there was also an interactive fountain for kids to play in. Win-win.