My chaotic life raising six kids
I went with Aidan’s class today on their field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits. This was my first visit there and I really enjoyed it. It was so interesting to hear about all the different animals they found in the pits. Aidan said he liked the trip too.
They took off Aidan’s top braces today. He says his teeth feel funny. It will no doubt take a few days to get used to not have the braces. He will go back next week to get a retainer. He will likely have to get them again someday for “phase 2”.
In the middle of all the drama with the truck in the ditch yesterday, I had to take Aidan to his first cotillion of the year. I rushed out and didn’t bring a camera with me. Luckily one of my friends did and captured the picture above. (Thanks CeCe!) Aidan asked Kelsey to dance with him for the game. Last year Aidan and Kelsey won first place at this very same game. The game involves spinning a huge coke bottle and if it points to you, you are out. I was amazed that they made it all the way to second place this year, winning big bags of M&Ms. Aidan told me that he would rather have the M&Ms than the first place prizes and was thrilled to have won them.
Aidan started 4th grade today. This is the first year they are allowed roller backpacks. Aidan was so excited to be able to get one this year. Aidan’s teacher this year is the same teacher Talia had for 4th grade. She is a great teacher and I’m thrilled that Aidan has her. Aidan said he like his new teacher and had a great first day.
I took Aidan’s 10 year old portraits today. We want his portraits to show things he is interested, so we did some with his soccer ball, boogie board and guitar.
Today was Aidan’s 10th birthday. He picked ice skating for his birthday activity. It was the first time the boys and Falyn had ever been ice skating. They all did really well and everyone had a ton of fun. We went in the afternoon and almost had the place to ourselves. At most, there were 20 people on the ice, with 10 or less on the ice most of the time.
Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Ron and Aunt Samantha came over tonight for a little party. Per Aidan’s request, we had pizza and Texas sheet cake.
Today was the last day of school for Jared, Riley, Aidan and Kayli. They have all done great this year. Kayli got straight “A”s again and Aidan came close with only one “B+” and the rest “A”s. They are all excited about summer.
The day before the last day of school is Field Day. Here’s some pictures taken during that event.
Aidan with his friend John.
Kayli with her friend Vicky.
Jared on the left, Riley on the right.
Last night the Cub Scouts had their annual Promotion Ceremony. Aidan was promoted from Bears to Webelos and the twins were promoted from Tigers to Wolves.
Aidan had his last Cotillion of the season tonight. The last Cotillion is always a Costume Ball. Aidan wore an Obi-Wan Kenobi costume. Aidan has finished off his first year of Cotillion knowing how to do the basic steps to several different types of dances. He does them all very well. Although he would never admit it to his friends, he does enjoy Cotillion and is looking forward to next year’s season.
Dan spent the weekend with the boys at a Cub Scout camp-out at Oso Lake. They did rowing, ax throwing, archery and BB Guns while there. The boys said it was a lot of fun.
