Mid-January Updates

 It's already the middle of January. 2022 is up and running. These past two weeks have been busy just getting back into the flow of things. Back to work days, rushed mornings, homework, packing lunches, and our regular routine. It's been good. The kids are happy to be back at school and in their normal routine. 

The evenings have been filled with homework, trips to the Midco to swim, and some Nintendo Switch playing. I have also gotten into Diamond art, which I have been spending some evenings doing. It's fun to have a drink, put on a good show, and just craft for a while. 

Last weekend, the kids and John went ice fishing with Grandpa Jim. Everyone had a good time, especially Elliott, who caught a fish within the first 10 minutes of fishing. He was very excited. Emma enjoyed going along, but she didn't catch any fish and got bored after awhile, and says that "ice fishing just isn't my thing". So, we will see if she goes again. John really enjoyed himself, and is already planning his next trip. 

We also had our 4-H Christmas Party this past Sunday. We did the typical bowling with Pizza Ranch to follow. It was a fun evening, and the kids had a really good time meeting some new kids their own age. It was cute. 

This week has been pretty good. Emma has started basketball practice two nights a week, and her first "game" is coming up next Friday. She loves basketball practice, and she can't wait to start playing some games. She has a lot of learning to do, but she works hard and has fun. I'm excited to go to some basketball games and have a good time. 

The kids don't have school today because it's the end of the second quarter of school. It's hard to believe we are halfway through the school year! So, I took today off to be able to spend some time with the kids. However, all of a sudden there were sleepover plans at the Polzins' house, so both kids ended up going there to spend the night. Emma and Elliott went to the Polzins' house after school, and now they will be there all day today until supper time. They have plans to go swim at the Midco, play at the Bethel Gym, and just play and have fun. I'm sure they aren't suffering, but I am sure missing them. This is my second day, and third evening to myself around here, and I don't know the last time I've had so much free time. It's crazy!

I got caught up on scrapbooking, watched some movies, read some books, cleaned, grocery shopped, went to the gym, and slept in. And I still have some time. It's been nice, but I'm ready to see the kiddos again, We will have to do something fun together tomorrow. 

Tonight, when we go to pick up the kids, we are going to have supper with some of the Burger Battle burgers from downtown. It should be a fun evening. The rest of the weekend is pretty open. John might go ice fishing, and then Emma, Elliott, and I will have to find something to do. We also have some Wild Card football games to watch. Cheers to the weekend!

4-H bowling group

Facials and foot masks with mom 

Ice fishing!