Last week we were blessed to have Grammy and Papa come and stay so that I could get a few days away! It was great. Boy, did it feel nice to have some time to go shopping and out to eat without having to go to a kid -friendly place, where I end up stressing out vs. enjoying my meal. It's not that my kids are bad in restaurants, it's just nice to have a conversation with someone without 18 distractions, if you know what I mean. Plus, we went to what I like to call..."Disneyland for adults"- IKEA!!!! I love that place. That weekend was FULL of adventures and new understanding of myself. I guess I get too busy at home to really process my life and how I am truly doing. So, it was good, hard but good.
The kids are still thoroughly enjoying karate. Getting better everyday. Tessa is still swimming, and now thanks to the many people who contributed, she is LOVING gymnastics!! I love that they have a physical outlet for themselves. Also each week they are blessed by meeting with our amazing children's pastor, Pastor Bobby! He prays, teaches, & spends time with them. They also get to practice shooting their bows! Ryan would be so proud!