Day 12 and I can feel the halfway point…

...calling my name.  Saying YOU MADE IT.  Sigh…I really wanted Baskin-Robbins tonight.

You see, tonight was Quint’s first night at Awana – which is just the cutest program.  Sorta like Boy/Girl Scouts but for Church.  Lots of scripture memorization, games, fun coloring, stories, singing, etc.  And don’t forget the badges you can earn!  Well, for a child with a fairly good speech delay – this just seems so difficult.  But we pressed on – because I just feel exposure is better than holing up at home.  I  was humbled to learn that his Cubbies leader, a great guy I get the privilege of singing with on Sundays, is very familiar with what Quint is going through.  His son also struggled with speech delay, and didn’t speak at all until he was three.  I couldn’t ask for a better gift!  It takes patience to work with kids dealing with speech delay.  Lots of patience – but Quint was right at home with Mr. D, and I could tell it would be a good year for him.  I’m particularly fond of the little Cubby vest…brings back all kinds of memories for me. 

Anywhoo

So yes.  Afterward.  It was such a beautiful night, and we let the kids play on the church playground for just a bit.  I told AB, I realllllllly want to go take the kids for an ice-cream right now.  To which he said “no”.  To his credit, he did follow it up with “but I’ll make you a bowl of ice-cream at home”.  Sigh…not the same as watching the moon and stars while enjoying Pistachio Almond.  Double sigh…

Today’s menu was rushed.  We had a bit much on the “plate”, pardon the pun, and it was hard to get meals squeezed in.  So no pics today…

Breakfast:  Cereal.  Shocking, I know.  Does it help that it was “Life”?  Mikey likes it?

Lunch:  Keira and I had more leftovers.  I know this sounds bleak, but when you eat a home all the time, you have a wide variety of left-overs to choose from.  Not too shabby!

Dinner:  Pizza and salad.  No, not the kind you order that’s all perfect and cheesy and wonderful and gooey.  (whimper)  And no, not the kind you hand-toss and make yourself that’s all wonky, but amazing.  Just a frozen pizza that Anton dresses up, if you will.  It was actually quite tasty!

Meanwhile, the best part is that on Saturday, we were able to spend a nice long time together at the park.  And the best part for me was watching the kiddos have such fun with their Daddy…best belly laughs ever. 

Hope your Monday was productive and that if you’re participating in this challenge, you are feeling the pains of the Day 12 stretch to half-way.  Go, go, go!!!

Be sure to check in with these lovely gals blogging about their challenges as well:

Anna at My Debt Free Road
Shelley at Finishing our Family from China
Kayce at Our Boy and His Cricket
Sweet Mama Luv U at Little One Full of Giggles and Wiggles
Suz at Just an Ordinary Family
Lynda at From Guang Mei to Lauren Mei
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