Week Rundown! (03/09/14 - 03/15/14)

Thanks to Daylight Savings Time... we got to wake up early on Sunday! I got up first and made pancakes. We then got ready and headed out for church to run the van for morning services. The afternoon was nice, and Lydia worked on homework while we sat around reading books and playing some games on the Wii. After evening services, we returned home and went to bed.

Monday was start of "Spring Break" for Lydia and the kids. Lydia and I still had to work, so the kids went to the Boys & Girls Club. Mysia had piano lessons and then we picked up Lydia before coming home. The evening went well, and the kids played outside while supper was being prepared.

Lydia was happy not to have class on Tuesday. She spent the evening shopping with her friend Courtney. The kids played for a bit outside, then we ate supper and watched some tv before going to bed.

On Wednesday evening, we ate a quick supper and headed to see the Hoppers in concert. The music and presentation was great. Of course, I really enjoyed it. The kids did well, and kept entertained by sharing the Nook.

Abigail picked the kids up early from the club on Thursday, giving Lydia and I an evening together before we picked them up by 8:15. So we had a mini-date! Yay!!! The kids enjoyed their time with Aunt Abigail and then some time with their Uncle Sam.

Friday evening was fun. The kids wanted a game night, so we pulled out "the Game of Life" and ate supper while playing. It turned out to be one very long game, and after I won, the kids got ready for bed. We then watched "American Tail" before going to bed. Unfortunately, I went to bed with an upset stomach.

My stomach continued to Saturday morning. Lydia went to work and I let the kids play outside after they picked up their rooms. They had a picnic outside and then I had them rest, Mysia reading a book in her room and Malachi taking a nap on the couch. Mysia wrote an email to a friend and Malachi played on the Nook before Lydia came home in time for supper. We watched some tv and after showers watched part of a documentary on the sinking of the Titanic.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (03/02/14 - 03/08/14)

We woke up Sunday morning to ice and snow. It was declared to hazardous for church vans, and services were cancelled as well. We took advantage of the situation and slept in. We had pancakes for breakfast and enjoyed the entire day at home. It turned out to be a nice relaxing family day. The kids played, Lydia and I organized the kitchen cabinets, and we watched a few movies too!

Because of the ice, schools were canceled on Monday. Lydia went into work while I watched the kids for most of the day. Of course, I was on-air during my afternoon shift, and the kids got to spend time with Granny and Aunt Abigail. I visited as well. Mysia's piano lessons were cancelled and after picking Lydia up from work, we came home and ate supper.

Tuesday was back with the normal schedule. I picked up the kids after work and we ate supper before getting Lydia from her college class later in the evening. The kids did some homework before going to bed.

On Wednesday, Mysia had a sore throat. So after I picked her and Malachi up, we dropped Lydia off at classes and then headed to the clinic at Walmart. We waited for about a hour, and they did a test to see if she had strep. Thankfully, the test came back negative. We were told that she needed to drink plenty of liquids, eat popsicles, and get some rest. By the time we left Walmart, it was too late to head to church services for the evening. We returned home, ate supper, left and picked up Lydia from classes, and then got ready for bed!

Thursday was pretty normal. That evening, the kids and I ate supper and then picked up Lydia from class. We stopped by the mall to exchange clothing for Mysia. Once back home, the kids got showers, we did some reading and then went to bed.

Friday was the beginning of Spring Break for the kids. No school! However, Lydia and I had to work, so they attended Boys & Girls Club for the day. After work, we came home, the kids ate supper, and we dropped them off at Granny's for the evening. Lydia and I had a date night planned. We had dinner at Fire & Ice Restaurant. We even dressed up for the occasion. The kids watched a movie and had fun before we picked them up and came home.

Saturday was a little dreary, weather-wise. Lydia went to work, and while the kids and I attended Taekwondo class. We came home and had lunch and then did some grocery shopping before picking up Lydia. We had promised Malachi that if he had improved his behavior on focusing while at school, we'd treat him to a movie. Well, it worked, and we all went to go see Lego movie in 3D. Yes, it was awesome. I really enjoyed the moral point in the movie as well. Once back home, the kids got ready for bed and I changed clocks in preparation for Daylight Savings Time.


~Matt

Week Rundown! (02/23/14 - 03/01/14)

We woke up Sunday morning and dropped Lydia off at my parent's house before Malachi and I headed to Men's Prayer Breakfast at church. We then did the van rought for morning services. That afternoon, we had a quick lunch before Lydia headed out to meet with her class group to work on a presentation. Before evening services, we attended the wedding shower of Sam and Madisen. Our friends, the Farnsworths, attended the evening services, and before we returning home, we visited with them at Braums.

Lydia was sick on Monday with the cold, so she stayed home to rest and was able to work on homework as well. That afternoon, we got our new over the stove microwave installed. Mysia had piano lessons before we came home, and after supper we went over to Memaw's house to visit with Uncle Silas, Aunt Kristi, and Cousin Gideon... along with the rest of Lydia's siblings and family.

Lydia and the kids attended the "iMoms" breakfast at school on Tuesday morning. It had gotten cold throughout the day, and the kids were disappointed that I wouldn't let them go bike riding after I picked them up. We headed home and they worked on homework while I prepared supper. We picked up Lydia from class and then Sam. He visited for a while, and we both worked on some computer projects we had been meaning to get together on.

On Wednesday, we woke up with a "dusting" of snow on the ground. Mysia went to "Pride Choir" at school before classes started. She's excited to be a part of a few things in school. Church services were nice that evening, and afterwards, we picked up Lydia from classes and headed home.

The kids wanted to play outside after I picked them up after work on Thursday, but it was too cold. We came home and they got their homework done before we picked Lydia up from classes. Once home, we ate supper and they played before going to bed.

Friday was a bit hectic. We thought we were going to get some severe winter weather, but it dodged us. Lydia attended PTA meeting after work, and I picked up the kids before she got out. We then headed to church to meet up with our Sunday school class. We ate dinner and played games until late. The kids enjoyed the time together with their friends as well.

We got up and ate breakfast on Saturday before heading to taekwondo class. Lydia stayed at home to get things done. Once we made it back, Lydia headed into work for the day (since it's tax season). The kids and I ate lunch and got several things done around the house. They watched some tv and played some games. Mysia got to go to her friends house for over an hour before supper. Malachi helped me install the new faucet in the second bathroom (something I have been meaning to do for over a year now). After supper, the kids got showers. Malachi also got a haircut!

~Matt

Week Rundown! (02/16/14 - 02/22/14)

I drove the church van route Sunday morning, and after the morning services, we took naps during afternoon. Lydia worked on some homework. Evening services were good, and we enjoyed the Birthday and Anniversary Dinner fellowship afterwards. Once home, we got ready and went to bed.

After work on Monday, I took Mysia to piano lessons. The kids worked on homework that evening, and we watched some tv and spent some family time together before bed.

I got to have breakfast with the kids at school as part of the "All-Pro Dads" program on Tuesday. It's an encouraging way to get dads involved in their kids' lives. The weather was so nice, that after I picked up the kids, we went for a bike ride before getting Lydia from college. That evening, we kept a watch on the news after hearing about the abduction of Hailey Owens. Come to find out, the kids and I were only a few blocks away from the guy's house while bike riding.

Wednesday was sobering. We woke up and read about the news on Hailey. We found out that we know some of the family and relatives of her. That added to the sadness. Then there was the sicking feeling throughout the day with the details coming out. Services were good that evening, and it was nice to fellowship with friends for a bit. Lydia worked on homework late into the night.

Thursday was cold and windy, but I took the kids biking after work while we waited for Lydia to finish her classes. We had a blast, and the kids enjoyed being able to bike up and down the parking lot at the park. After picking up Lydia, we came home ate hamburgers and watch some TV before going to bed.

Friday was a very busy day for me. It was the Gold City Reunion concert, and I had a lot to do at work. Lydia picked up the kids after finishing her work and we met at the concert. I didn't get to spend much time with my family, since I was busy working with the artist and helping work the concert. It went very well, and I had a great time. The kids spent the night with friends from church, and Lydia and I got home after midnight.

Lydia and I got to sleep in a little bit on Saturday. The kids were away, but Lydia still had to work. After taking her to work, I did some grocery shopping, and then she went and worked and studied at college for the afternoon. We caught up with our friends, the Farnsworths, for supper. Lydia spent the entire evening working on her class projects. We watched the live streaming of Hailey's candle-light vigil over the computers. Mysia spent the evening and night with her Aunt Abigail.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (02/09/14 - 02/15/14)

Since Lydia was on "bed-rest" for two days after her heart procedure on Friday, we stayed home from church on Sunday. The kids were going to attend services, but the roads were too slick for our comfort, so they stayed home as well. The day was filled with action and activities, and we even took naps in the afternoon. Lydia was able to get rest, which was the plan of course.

Monday was no different than any other. Lydia went into work, but she can't lift anything over 10 pounds. Lydia attended a make-up test around 3pm. I took Mysia to piano lessons afterwards, and then we picked up Lydia before coming home for the evening. After supper, we watched some tv and the kids had showers before bed. Lydia worked on homework and rested.

After work on Tuesday, the kids and I came home and had supper before picking Lydia up from her classes. She was tired, so she went to bed once home. Malachi had some homework to finish before he could go to bed.

Wednesday was "fun night" for the kids at church. I enjoyed the evening services. After picking Lydia up from class, she worked on homework while the kids went to bed.

Thursday evening was a bit hectic. The kids and I ate supper and worked on homework before picking Lydia up from classes. Once home, we tackled getting Valentine cards signed and ready for Friday. I had to run to the store to grab a few things we were running low on, and construction paper. We stayed up late assisting Mysia with her box. It turned out fantastic... a girl Minion! :)

Of course, Friday was Valentines Day. Lydia and the kids got their gifts when they woke up. It's a tradition of mine that they each get a Mylar balloon. Of course, Lydia gets extra gifts. I was able to get flowers sent to her workplace as well. That evening, we watched some tv shows during supper. After the kids went to bed, Lydia and I watched a romantic comedy.

Pancakes were for breakfast on Saturday, then the kids and I dropped Lydia off at work before attending Taekwondo class. That afternoon, we ate chicken nuggets for lunch while Mysia and Malachi educated me on popular, trending songs on YouTube. We picked up Lydia from work and went to a park to let the kids ride their bikes since the weather was so nice. After packing up the bikes, it was clothes shopping! Yes, we visited many stores and got much needed clothes for everybody. We shopped the mall until it closed!!! What an exhausting evening, but something that need to be done. Now we look good!

~Matt