ever wanted to know...

... why it stresses me out to be out in the alley with the kids when the dads are in charge?

Well... because here's what goes on with the dads in charge...



Alex stresses me out because he flies down the alley at the ramp like an out of control madman... and Clara stresses me out because she's a little tentative and goes a little too slow, resulting in some "edge of your seat" landings. Somehow it was easier to watch through the viewfinder of my camera than it was to actually just watch.

This weekend was soooo busy.... but a good busy. Saturday Clara had a placement class for a new ballet school she wanted to try (she had friends who were going to the placement class too). She came out of the class gushing about how much she enjoyed it and she definitely wanted to sign up.... she also admitted to liking it better than the other new class she's in... but she wants to stick with the other class through December so she can dance in their Nutcracker performance.

After the class we all went to lunch together... girls at one table, moms at another. Clara had a great time. Clara and I did a tiny bit of shopping before going home.

Alex had his first swim lesson while we were gone. He seemed to really enjoy it.

Today was church, followed by Alex's rehearsal for the musical that he's in. While he was in rehearsal, Jeff, Clara and I went to lunch and did a little more shopping. We finally found Alex a winter coat for this winter! Whew... it was beginning to stress me out that it was getting later and later and when hadn't found him a coat. I know... it's early yet.... but it's one of those things that just sneaks up on you. Thankfully Alex loved the one we picked out (mainly because it is red I think).

On the way home we dropped Alex off at guitar and then Jeff jumped on the L to go back and pick him up.

Not long after we all home together, our neighbors called to see if we wanted to play in the alley and grill out with them for dinner. I rushed in to make a quick pasta salad, while they played. We had a wonderful evening of hanging out together... our kids all get along really well. However, there is the whole ramp thing.... :-)

Okay... I'm off to bed!

'nite!