What a Whirlwind of a Week

We had a crazy and fun week.

It started off with my good friend Marissa and her kids came over and we went to the RAD zoo.  I met Marissa when Matt and I lived in Mankato for a couple of years.  I miss her and it had been way to long since we had last seen each other, however whenever we get together we start off right where we left off. 

 

 

Then Monday afternoon Nolan had his first dentist appointment.  To make a long story short I carried in a screaming and crying boy.  He did not want to go to the dentist.  Even his brothers couldn’t convince him that it was easy and didn’t hurt.  He sat and watched them work on Jacob’s teeth first and then at least sat in the chair so the dentist could check out his teeth.  Everyone was so helpful, calm, and awesome…I on the other hand was so frustrated with Nolan.  Ugh….it was awful.

 

However, guess what he finally did Monday night?

He went out on the field for t-ball.  The previous week he went out on the field during Jacob’s game to help retrieve foul balls….it must have warmed him up to the idea a little.  Matt had to bribe him a little. 

 

He was so pumped!!!!

 

Guess who’s potty trained and looks ADORBALE in underwear!!!!  He has been a rock star.

 

Connor had football camp this week and loved it.  He was exhausted every night.  Matt and Nate coach varsity, so they were there working at it.  Connor thought that was pretty cool that his uncles were there.

 

 

Today we went to the library for Corrugation and the boys had a great time letting their creative building skills come out.

    

To top it all off we head to the Dells with my family tomorrow.  Woot. Woot.

Bench Warmer by Choice

You know the term bench warmer that people joke about in sports?  Well, I don’t know too many kids who choose to be a bench warmer,  however Nolan has chosen to be one.  He wanted to sign up for Tball and L.O.V.E.S to play baseball with his brothers, however wants nothing to do with it all of a sudden when it’s game time.  He says he is too shy and doesn’t like people watching him.  Little does he know or understand that people are watching him more sitting on the bench the whole time as mom and dad are trying to cheer him on to get out and play.  After the first two games I was about to have Nolan just stay home, however Matt (I hate to admit that he was right) was determined that Nolan would still go.  Matt had to go anyways because he was coaching, so we made Nolan still go and sit on the bench if it was what he chose to do.  He looked so close to going out a couple of times.  I’m not giving up though, we still have a few more games.

Still Going Strong

More sports this week.  Jacob and Nolan have started….or should I say Jacob has started squirts.  He just loves it.

 

 

Matt is coaching all three boys and it is CRAZY around here come Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evens.  Wow.  Connor plays Mondays and Wednesdays, Nolan plays (or sits on the bench ;)) on Mondays, and Jacob plays on Tuesdays.

Nolan wanted to play T-ball (well he would have went right to baseball if he had a say in it but he couldn’t) however he has yet to go out on the field.  He says he is too shy.  We have tried many different things.  We aren’t going to force him out there, but he is going to go to every game and sit on the bench at least.  Especially since Matt is coaching and Nolan wanted to play.  Ugh…it’s so frustrating and I’m at a lost.  It’s especially frustrating because the poor kid is then begging me to play catch as soon as we get in the car after his game.  Ugh…….  I know it’s just a phase and I’m much more relaxed about it because Jacob was sort of the same (though I do have to say Nolan is much worse, the poor kid).  We just know he would have a blast if he gave in.  Heck, I struggle to keep Lucas off the field.  ;) We’ll keep you posted.

 

Connor has had basketball camp this week.  He’s loving that as well.  I am kind of looking forward to next week when we have no more camps for awhile though.

More summer fun!

We have been having fun. Connor put on his protective gear while they battled with swords.

Jacob started Tball and is having a blast. There were no issues either...he got right in there the first night. It was great to see that huge beautiful smile!

Mattey, Kristin, Kelsey, and Megan came over one after noon and they braved it in the pool for a little bit, but it was too cold to stay in long.

Uncle Mattey giving Connor a baseball lesson or two.

So we have a lot of this on our deck again...I clean it off every day....however....

...look what has appeared.

The boys have had fun watching the mom and dad come and feed them. They chirp like crazy....

Connor also started Squirts baseball.

We are keeping plenty busy....