Weekend with MOM

Ben and I spent the weekend by ourselves.  Dad and Gabe went to Iowa to be with Kevin's Dad and so Gabe could wrestle in the Durant Junior Classic.  I am happy to say Gabe got a medal (don't tell him I told you, but everyone got one!!)  Kevin said he is getting better every meet.  Meanwhile, Ben and I had a "bad for us weekend.  We ate HORRIBLY- McDonalds, Dominoes, skittles popcorn and  frozen waffles. We did nothing productive, TV, Wii, DSI, computer games and we had no guilt about it.  We stayed in our PJ's did not shower and slept in late (That was just Saturday)  Sunday we snapped back to reality We went to church, picked up the house and then Ben was invited to a nerf gun battle with some friends.  So-off he went and I did the grocery shopping and some errands.  Monday will arrive before we know it and it will be back to reality!!!

Science Night

We had a great time at science night at Ben's school on Tuesday and also our "follow up" project tonight (which was the one science center we did not get to spend very much time at.) It was great to see the boys going from center to center with great anticipation of what would be next.  They had this science guy who made the kids laugh and learn and have a great time all in the name of science!!!!

WEATHER

What a difference a few weeks can make!!!  The last of the snowfort melted away today.  The boys were sad to see the last memory of Megan's visit fade away.  We built the fort the first weekend of this month and now 3 weeks later it is gone. According to the forecast, we will be able to build another by the middle of the week!!!!

PENN TOURNAMENT

We have A winner.  Ben got a second place medal at the Penn Tournament today.  Gabe wrestled his little heart out. He was in 2 matches and lost both 7-6 and 10-7 we were glad he held his own.  He was by far the youngest in his bracket.  We were proud of him at his FIRST tournament.  Ben wrestled hard and even pinned his first opponent in 16 seconds(He knew this after because he looked at the timer!) Glad to be home from another long day!!!!

FAST SLEEPERS

I Just had to show this.  The conversation goes like this

Me:  "Boys(all 3 of you) I am going down to add a post to the blog, I will be right back"

Boys:  "OK Mom."

Kevin: "OK the best wife anyone could ever wish for." (or maybe he said OK too- I can't remember)

15 minutes later I walk back up the stairs and this is what I see.

I guess I will do the same- Good Night everyone!!!

Northwood Wrestling Tournament

We made it! The first wrestling tournament of the year is done.  We left the house at 7:30 AM and arrived home at 7:00 PM Gabe and I had a short break at home where he smashed his lip(see previous post) But returned to pick them up at the end of the tournament.  If Gabe and I would have stayed he would have eaten himself sick(notice all of Gabes snacks?) Ben did great and even got a pin during his second match(of course after I left!!)  Nothing planned for Sunday after church.  We will re-cover all afternoon!!!!

Are You Kidding Me??????

Poor Gabe- The kid can't catch a break!  We came home early from Ben's wrestling meet and he fell into the coffee table while playing.  Thank goodness neighbor nurse Sarah has determined stitches will not be needed!!Just an ice pack and some love!!!!!