Withdrawl

Okay, I missed the Olympics yesterday and now I really miss them. I'm having Olympic withdrawl. I haven't watched that much TV since probably 4 years ago with the last Olympics. I just love the competitions and the excitement.

Anyway, the weather is really beautiful and so that is good since we all need time outside. The only downside to it is Aliyah would rather be outside swinging or playing than doing schoolwork. No problem, we managed to do school and go outside several times this evening. It gives them a good outlet for their energy. I must say it is relaxing for me as well. School is going well so far...it's just hard to get back into the routine when I would rather stay outside all evening. I know the days are getting shorter and the summer is waning and I like to squeeze everything that I can out of it all.

We are all getting excited to go to Chicago again on Sunday. Labor Day weekend up there is fun. We will stay for a few days and I guess we'll celebrate Kiki's birthday up there as well with a trip to AG. She became attached to several things there. Since I have set up the doll room in our house, she is always playing in there. It's time for her to have a little more of her own rather than always using Aliyah's stuff. It's hard to believe my baby is going to be 2! It seems like yesterday that I couldn't wait for her to be born!! We plan to take them to Lake Michigan and let them play in the water and on the beach. We'll also take that carriage ride that Aliyah wanted on her b-day. Lincoln Park Zoo and Millenium Park are also in the plans along with a boat tour. Yay!