Monday off with Aspen

Last Monday I had the day off so Aspen and I got some one on one time. We took it easy in the morning and then once took Everly to school and got going we headed out to the park and library. She was so funny at the park. She kept saying "come for me" instead of "come with me" and wanted me to climb all over the playground with her. She could have played there all day but Everly reads so many books each week we really needed to go. We also noticed they had some children's books for sale for .50 so we bought a few including a Gaspard & Lisa book for Aspen. Everly used to love that show so after I found this book I introduced Aspen to it and she loves it too. Another great day with Aspen.

 

 

1st Grade Field Trip

This past Tuesday I took the day off from work to volunteer at Everly's school and go on her field trip. I actually volunteered before I even knew what the trip was. I was kind of bummed to find out it was only a trip to our local library but she was still really excited. My sister thankfully watched Aspen that morning since I couldn't bring her along. The library trip was fun. Everly loved having me there since only a few kids had their parents there. She held my hand almost the whole time. At the library they rotated between a few different events and then I picked out a few books for Everly to check out. After the library we headed to a nearby park to eat lunch and let the kids play. It was pretty hot but you know kids don't care about that. By the time we got back to the school I was pooped. That heat killed me so I picked up Aspen, ate lunch and then took a nap! Hey, it was my day off too! So glad I had the flexibility to be able to spend the morning with Everly in her class!



Friday Fun Day

Last Friday I had the day off and it worked out well because Everly also had no school. Since I was out of town the weekend before in Vegas for soccer I really needed the extra time with the girls. WE started off with a little bagel breakfast date. We lucked out and sat next to a table of cops who gave the girls stickers. After breakfast we headed out to the library for story time. Story time went well and Everly found a Moana early reader book so it was a success. After story time we headed over to meet my sister and the kids at the splash pad. It was pretty busy but the kids still had a blast. The water was a little cold but the kids got lots of sun bathing in. After the splash pad the girls and I did a little shopping. They are nuts but I really love having girls.

this girl!!!

buddies

beach babes

little rohrs

Storytime with Mae

Last Friday Aspen and I headed back to the library for the signing storytime for toddlers class and this time my brother-in-law Tony and niece Mae joined us. Mae is about 7 months younger than Aspen, but you wouldn't know. They are the same size and for the most part, play really well together. Mae is a little stronger/tougher than my sensitive little Aspen but Aspen really does love playing with Mae. She constantly asks Mae to chase her and loves running around with her....just doesn't love the being tackled part, haha. They were both really good in the class although they did fight over sitting in my lap but I didn't mind. I think this class is perfect for their age group right now so I really like it. It is also a great time for me to pick up more early reader books for Everly. She loves that. Can't wait to take Aspen back!

Coloring before the class started.

getting the shakers!

Is there anything cuter than those two faces?!?!

Story time with Aspen

Last Friday I had the day off from work and Everly had a half-day at school so while Ev was in school Aspen and I headed to the library for a Toddler Signing Storytime. We got there a little early to return books and pick up some new books. We are now in the stage of getting Everly new reader books and she loves it. I had not been to a story time with Aspen in a while and she did so great. She sang along and participated and sat on my lap when the instructor was reading the stories. She loved dancing around and especially loved the bubbles at the end. She was so stinking cute I can't take it. I always try to do something fun with her on my days off and this was great. It doesn't always have to be a big production for it to be a successful morning. A simple (and free) trip to the library was exactly what we needed to pass the time. I love my one-on-one time with Aspen.

playing/exploring before story time

this outfit was killing me

bubbles at the end were clearly a hit

Baby Signing Storytime

Last Friday I was off from work and my sister needed a little help with my niece Mae in the morning so while Everly was at summer camp I took Aspen and Mae to a special sign language focused story time for babies. It was a little bit interesting because Aspen was teething and Mae fell asleep on the car ride over but it wasn't too bad. Mae just wanted to cuddle for a bit but eventually warmed up. Aspen is still having a hard time sharing with other kids which is not something we dealt with when Everly was this age so hopefully she grows out of this phase soon. She shares when it is on her terms but only then. Storytime ended with lots of toys and bubbles so it was all worth it. Mae fell asleep again on the way home (only a 7 minute drive) and Aspen told me "shhh" when I went to get her out of the car. They are 9 month apart and while that once felt like a big gap it is feeling smaller and smaller as they get older. I hope they appreciate having cousins so close in age as they grow up!

  

Sometimes this stage is hard but man they are cute!

 

Mae slept for like 3 hours after that and Aspen and I had some quiet time before her nap.