Busy-ness!

I originally titled this post "business", then realized that, um, that's actually a word that means something completely different. But hey, now I know how they came up with the word business!

Anyway, I've been EXTREMELY busy the past few days. I just started the new job at the Boys and Girls Club, which is every day after school until 7pm. Plus, I got a call this week to start a work study job at my college, so that's going on also. Add in there school, 2 choirs for me, 1 choir for Buddy...
I basically have no spare time between 8am and 7pm every weeknight. On Wednesdays (choir day) it's even later than that.

As if that wasn't enough, there is another wedding in my family and I had a family member announce to me that she and her significant other were going to stay with me. For 2 nights. Not like she asked or anything, seriously she just told me. Which... I mean... it's fine that they're staying here. It's not fine that they didn't ask. And I'm so crazy busy... I just really wish they weren't.
My house is a mess. I have Buddy's baptism on Sunday. I have no spare time. Ughhhhhhh.

Oh, and did I mention my wallet got stolen this week? Yeah. As if there wasn't enough stress.

New Bike!

So, after months of Buddy riding around on a sparkly purple and neon green bike with a really stylish fanny pack attached to the front (courtesy of my own childhood), we finally got him a new bike. And by we, I mean Grandpa.

It's pretty cool! And now, after about a month with this new bike, the training wheels are coming off! I'm hopefully going to get them off after work (my first day!!) and we'll be able to practice all week. I want him to feel comfortable before it gets to cold to ride anymore, so this spring it won't be an issue.

So, since I actually have no clue how to teach a kid to ride a bike, any tips? Do I really just hold the bike upright and run along-side him and then let go? And is there any other way, since I'm not really a runner? Let me know in the comments!

Helene's

Here are some pictures from the apple orchard, now that I finally got them uploaded!

He's spitting in his hand to clean off the apple. Thanks Amber, for encouraging spitting!

Boys and Girls Club

Just a quick post, letting everyone know that after a month of red tape and paperwork and everything, I finally have been OFFICIALLY offered the job at the Boys and Girls Club! I'll be working after school, about 15 hours a week. This job is perfect for me and I'm hoping to really enjoy my work for the first time in a long time...

Now I just have to figure out what to do with Buddy for all those hours!

Loving the Fall! (Part 2)

This weather has been so amazing. I still can't get over it, it's been weeks of perfect fall weather and Buddy and I have been loving it!

Today we went to Helene's Hilltop Orchard with my awesome friend Amber, and had a pretty good time, considering it was sort of raining, and all the activities Buddy was looking forward to had been cancelled for the week. To make up for it, we made a delicious apple crisp and Buddy got to ride one of Amber's horses.

Those pictures to come once I have the energy to upload them, but for now I'll just leave you with some pictures of Buddy loving fall!

Phoning it in... Again.

Buddy and I did a bunch of fun things today. We went to a birthday party, then hung out with a cousin, and just had a really great day. I still can't get over the weather, it's amazing! Anyway, I forgot my camera, and forgot till almost the end of the birthday party that I have a phone that takes pictures... But part of our day was documented! Enjoy!

Buddy and his friends from school WAY too hyped up on sugar!

Franklin Elementary has a wicked cool playground!

With bench swings to rest on :)

Just Cuz

I found this on my phone today. I don't have any idea when it's from, looks like maybe sometime this summer? Enjoy.