Lewisisms

"Mommy! Who died?!"

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I wish I had wings so I can fly around the school. Then when it time to go in I will tuck them back in so I can go inside. Then when it time to go I say "hey teachers, watch this..." I want some wings for Christmas. 

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Me: there's nothing you can do that would make me stop loving you. 

L: {hand gesture} there. I make you stop loving me. {giggle}

Me: Nope. You'll be in my heart. No matter what you say. {we've been jamin' to the Tarzan soundtrack lately.}

L: in your heart?!

Me: yeah. Just climb right in. I'll keep you there forever. 

L: your blood is in your heart. For your whole body. 

Me: what do you think it would be like to be in my heart with all my blood?!

L: ick. 

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L: when was your wedding?

Me: 8 years ago

L: wen was Maddies wedding?

Me: Maddie? Who's Maddie?

L: when is all the desserts?

Me: what?!

L: who's Maddie?

Me: you tell me! You brought her up. 

L: MA-ddie. MADDIE!!!

Me: do you mean Maggie?

L: yes! 

Me: and the desserts, do you mean the wedding reception?

L: YES! 

Me: you had lemon bars at Maggie's reception. 

L: and cake. 

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L: One time Augustine said to me "you are a slowpoke" and I keep my mean in my body. 

Me: wow. I'm really proud of you!

Cousin Afternoon

We enjoyed our annual visit with the Kolb cousins! Some Vranas were able to join us too!
We played outside in the water, played downstairs, and had a pizza party. 

Daddy Adventure

The library had a "Frankentoy" event so the boys decided to check it out. 

You could build a toy by putting whatever you wanted together. There was a tape station, hot glue station, etc. 

Lewis enjoyed the demo part the most. He cut the squeakers out of that stuffed animal and made some effort to rebuild it. 

Augustine repaired the helicopter and bucket ladder. He also found half of a Rescue Bot. So basically they brought home junk, but the process was fun!

We got Lost In Fun

It was a fun afternoon. I didn't get a picture in the jumbo ball pit, which was our favorite. 

Wishful Thinking

I'm not really sure what project(s) were being done on the roof. 

But the ladder is always fun. Augustine put one on his birthday list. No big deal. Just a $300 ladder on his list. It could happen. 

A: Did you put an extension ladder on my wish list?Me: Yep. It's on there. It'll be on there until you turn 30 and can buy yourself one for your birthday.

A kid can dream. 

Swim Lessons

It's swim lessons time. Both boys did really well, and I'm pretty sure if Elias were old enough, he would go with Miss Morgan in a heartbeat. 

I've watched countless hours of these lessons, and Augustine seems to have moved to the next "level" of learning. The format is different, and challenging him in new ways. He love it! They don't have actual levels, they just remember where very kid is at with swim skills...amazing...and keep building on their skills as they master each teaching. 

Lewis has always been a little more apprehensive, but luckily we ran into Miss Jana, the teacher who helped him a lot last year, and she took a lot of time catching up with us and then she walked him into lessons seamlessly. These ladies are amazing at what they do, and we are grateful Grandma Kathleen gifts lessons to the boys each year. Thanks Grandma!

Guenther Visit

Our good friends who recently moved away came back for a visit! It was our first overnight slumber party experience since we've always lived in the same town until now. It was fun! We took them to the sidewalk fountains...one of our favorite summertime outings. 

The babies loved it as much as the big kids. Elias got hit in the face with water from a fountain twice, never cried about it, and learned fast. 


Everyone was exhausted from a busy day so we put the kids to bed and had uninterrupted conversation and played a few board games. I look forward to when my boys are old enough for us all to sit around a board game and play. 

So grateful for quality time. And now tag! We're it!