The Veldmans: No running, but busy running around

Unfortunately, I am still not running. I attempted last Sunday to go for a run but couldn't make it even a few steps due to the pain. It was back to the chiropractor. She did another treatment, gave me some more exercises, and said to try again and if things don't improve over the next week we may have to get an MRI. I did manage to jog about a 1/2 mile on Wednesday, but was in a lot of pain that evening and the following day. It's extremely frustrating and I'm hoping that things will soon be on the mend.

Other than that, things are good. Our schedule this past week has been crazy, hence no updates. Last week we did end up going to the Children's Museum and getting a membership. It was so hot outside that we couldn't be out there. Ava loves that place so I'm sure that we'll get our money's worth out of the membership.

This past weekend we stayed home and got a few things done. Nate actually went up to the cabin on Saturday to help get the boats and docks out while the kids and I stayed home. Mema came over in the afternoon and played with the kids while I ran a couple of errands, and then we all went out to McDonald's for dinner (Ava obviously got to choose where we went). She was quite a handful that day, and has been this past week. I'm hoping that this is a week long "stage" that she will outgrow by tomorrow morning. Daddy has been on overtime this week since I had to work three evening shifts, and have to return tomorrow for my 12 hr day shifts. I think that he's ready for a bit of an attitude adjustment from her. Everyday (or every minute) is a new adventure with kids, so we'll see what they have for us tomorrow. :)

Sunday was spent getting things done around the house as well as a trip to the park. Those days go so quickly. Monday morning we all headed to the zoo. It was actually very cool outside. We had jeans and jackets on, and it felt amazing. It was a great way to spend the morning before heading off to work for an evening shift.

Wednesday we had Ava's preschool orientation. She got to see her classroom and meet her teachers. She'll have her first day of preschool next Monday. She's very excited about it. She'll go two days a week for 2 1/2 hrs a day. I know that it's only preschool, but it's still "school". She's growing up so fast. We watched the neighbor kids get on the bus on Tuesday. As they waved and rode away I got teary eyed. Are you kidding me?!? They aren't even my kids! I never understood why parents cried when their kids go off to school. I now get it. I'm excited for her and happy for her because I have no doubt that she'll enjoy it and I want her to become a strong and independent person. It just seems like time is flying by and before I know it we'll be moving her out to college (ok, a little extreme I know, but you get the point).

Thursday morning was another big day. We started our new ECFE class. We'll have this every Thursday morning. I was a bit worried about the separation time where the parents go into another room for discussion, as Grant has been playing strange lately. Thankfully he was engrossed in the bubbles that one of the teachers was blowing, and didn't even notice that I left. He did get fussy later, and one of the teachers brought him in asleep. I was worried about that as well, since the class starts at his nap time. He did great though, and as always Ava loved it.

Well it's back to work for me tomorrow morning. Nate will be heading to a Veldman family reunion with Boppa and the kids tomorrow morning. Then Mema, Boppa, and Uncle Wes are coming over on Sunday to play. Should be a fun filled weekend for the kids. Hope that you all have one as well!

Grant checking out Dora's space shuttle at the Children's Museum

All clean after his bath

We had to put the cloth guard on the crib since I found fresh (not from Ava) chew marks in the beautiful wood. Looks like our little man has been eating his crib during a midnight snack. We also had to move his mattress down to the lowest position after this picture was taken. It looks like he might be able to flip himself out at this height.