Just for laughs....

Every woman in her third trimester looks pregnant. There's just no way around hiding it. I am obviously showing A LOT because the comments have begun. I seriously don't get offended, but at times I am still surprised at what comes out of people's mouths. I guess I'm just the 'think and don't say' sort of person. But still, I think the questions are worth noting.

The other day the checker at Wal-mart (where I am a frequent customer) noticed my tummy. "Again?!" she cried. I just grinned and said "YES!" She said, "That'll be six, right?" (I was even shopping without my kids). "W-O-W."

Our male neighbor at the pool asked me, "So when are you due, you've had a ultrasound right? There's not like a herd in there?"

A coach at the ball park turned to Rich and me and while looking at my belly inquired, "So how many you shooting for? A dozen, like that movie?"

Josh and Matt's old fall baseball coach spied my stomach and yelled to me, "You been drinking too much beer?" I smiled and said "Nope." He continued, "You know how that happens, right? Please, just stay away from my wife. I hear it's contagious!"

A dad at Trey's soccer game realized I was pregnant. "You have four already?" "Five," I answered. "You guys are Old School!"

"You've got your hands full!" pointing at us all and at my baby bump. "Lord bless ya!" (And I was only shopping with the girls. Too bad she didn't know THREE more were at school.)

But the most shocking ever was at my first ultrasound in Louisville with the girls and the tech/doctor (not sure what he was) came in and saw I was having twins-again. "You just pop'em out like rabbits."

Nice.

My new line for all the folks is, "If we are crazy enough to have five, then why not six."

That usually shuts them up.

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The boys brought home their yearbooks last week.

It was fun to look through their classes, clubs and events from 2008-2009.

When I looked at Josh's class page, I got the giggles.

It reminded me of one of our Nance family photos from a few years back. Rich was sitting and with his long torso and the camera angle, he looked almost as tall as my mom standing. (who's 5 ft 6 1/2 in)

Josh looks like the kids that got held back a grade or two. No one would guess he's only actually seven.

One perk is I could always spot him in the lunch line. Always.

(Just for the record he and Matt will turn 8 on June 29. Josh currently is 4 foot 8 inches and weighs 86 pounds.)
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The girls refer to the UPS driver as "The Present Guy." I agree.

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And one more funny thing I saw last week at the mall.

A bumper sticker that read: I drive like a Cullen.

I walked into the store laughing.

Last Day of School

The boys are dressed and ready for their last day of school!We had four extra days added on at the end to make up for all the snow/ice days we missed. We were able to make up three earlier using Teacher Prep days in February, March and April.

The girls and I joined them for lunch.They were SO excited for Sneak-A-Peek at 2 PM where they told you who your new teacher for next year will be. Trey will be in Ms. Little. Matt will be in Ms. McClenney and Josh will have Mrs. Newton who was Trey's teacher for the past two years (2nd and 3rd grade classes are mixed, just like kindergarten and 1st). Josh and Matt's teachers are in the same cluster so they will have the same homework and field trips. Their lunches will be around the same time as well. I hope Trey's will be too.

I loved Trey's sticker he wore home: 4th grade Here I come! He has a fall birthday, so he'll be ten in September, so it's not strange for me to think he'll be in 4th, but I remember so much about being in 4th grade (Mrs. Castleberry, memorizing all of Utah's county seats, giving a report on the state of Massachusetts and how she would add or take away colored pearls in a box as a reward system), it's hard to believe how many years have passed since I was the student!!

Summer will start with a bang. Swim team starts tomorrow morning, so they'll be no sleeping in around here. I did give Trey the week off for piano. His teacher isn't teaching during the month of June, so I'll be giving him his lessons and making him practice. It never hurts to keep on pushing forward. The boys also brought home their homework packets so Monday morning they'll be working on their math sheets, reading logs and journals. I know spending an hour on school work every morning is the best way to retain all that knowledge they worked so hard to learn over the past ten months. Plus when they get their assignments done, complete their chores and we get back from the pool, I don't care if they are lazy for the rest of the day because I know we did the important things first. (I think this is the one time of the year when I can actually stay on a routine/schedule!)

So here's to summer! I'm so glad it's finally officially here!

Sprinklers

There is just something about turning on the hose in the backyard and running through the sprinklers that just makes you happy. It's summer at its finest. I can never say no to a little bit of water fun in the backyard, especially when all my kids want to play along.It's all perfect, until someone get injured. Thankfully kids recover quickly. Band aids are true miracle workers.

Just like my washing machine churning out all dirt, grass and stains that will be ever collecting on wet clothes, swimsuits and towels over the next two months. Making them whole and clean once again.

And that makes me happy too....

Park Day

For the past month, the students at Veterans Park have been earning stickers for Park Day. For at least 20 out of 25 days you had to be on time, turn in all homework, not leave early, and not pull tickets (discipline system). If you missed any of these items you would not earn your sticker for the day.

The reward was big. Hours and hours outdoors spent playing with friends, having a picnic, eating popsicles and not doing school work!
Today was the much anticipated day. The boys played outside from 10:30 AM- 1:30 PM. The girls and I joined them for lunch and for the festivities. Josh and Matt's classes were around the playground. We ate lunch.Josh played baseball.Matt played football.Brynn played on the swings.The girls LOVED the playground.

We hugged Josh and Matt goodbye and went off to search for Trey. His class was over at Veteran's Park, which is just a short walk from the school (though we drove). The 2nd-5th graders were there. It was madness!

The girls were so excited when we spotted his bright orange shirt.Hunter and Trey (Can you tell it was HOT?!)Brynn loved her wild Daisy we found walking with Trey.

Trekking back to school. Thanks boys for letting us share your big day with you!

Swimming

Eight out the past ten days we have been here: The only two days were went missing were on both Sundays. If you try to call me at home and I do not answer, try the cell and leave a message. Odds are I am here getting splashed, dunked and making continuous trips to the bathroom with the girls. (I told the lifeguards they KNOW my girls are not peeing in the pool....) Matt chatting up Catherine. She's one of the lifeguards.

Summer's here, even if school's still in session. Let the good times roll (or swim!).