BIRTHDAY AT DISNEYLAND: D + N

Disney this year has been MAGICAL. I’m so glad that I bit the bullet and got an annual pass. I’m so glad for these one-on-two birthday trips I’ve done. I’m so glad for the friends and family that I’ve run into. And I’m so glad that I still have two more trips planned before my pass expires. Disneyland with my middles was so much fun. We flew out on a Saturday, hit up the parks on Sunday and Monday, and flew home Tuesday. These two were easy to please and knocked out every ride on their list (and then some). No Guardians of the Galaxy, but we got in pretty much everything else. PLUS some swim time at the hotel.

BIRTHDAYS

At the end of May, we celebrated the birthdays of our middle two. TEN and ELEVEN. 

First up, my freckle face, cutie pie clone of a daughter. She is full of life and laughter. Still as sassy as can be. Loves all animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up (PLUS have an animal shelter). My clone in almost every way.

And then her brother. He is doesn’t always think things through and can have a bit of a mischievous side. That being said, he’s also very endearing and really just wants to please people (even if he doesn’t always know how to). Loves jewelry and the color pink, but also loves scorpions and nerf guns.

365.5: WEEK TWENTY

 MAY 16th - MAY 22nd

Taking a very sick kitty to an emergency vet clinic and fearing the worst (thankfully, he’s okay now after an injection of meds). Attending 6th grade promotion, where my son got the Presidential Award of Excellence. Saying goodbye to our FAVORITE first grade teacher of all time (who taught all six of my kids over the last seven years). Last day of school! Family birthday party for the middles. Airport travels. Dinner in Downtown Disney. Gearing up for a day at California Adventure. 

LAST DAY

We. Freaking. Did. It. We survived another school year. I don’t even care if the boys haven’t combed their hair for days or if someone isn’t getting all As (or just Bs) or if my oldest basically has his earbud attached to his ear like a stupid leech at all times. They did it. They’ve made it through another year of struggles and growth and challenges and expectations. I wish I could do more and be more and give more, but they’re doing, being, giving on their own. They’re incredible.