8/29/16: Went to a Royals game, it was nice.

8/30/16: After picking the kids up from school I surprised them and took them to McDonald's with the playplace. Let them hang out there for two hours! I told them we can only eat fast food once a month, I don't want them getting into the habit etc. They had a lot of fun, met some new kids.

8/25/16: Got some nice cuddle time in with my cats.

8/26/16: I wasn't feeling too well so I had taken the rest of the day off work. Work had been overwhelming the past week due to issues I had no control over and customer's being very upset about their issues. I went back to sleep for awhile. Woke up and went to lunch with Josh, The Bite, and it was very tasty. Rested more before grabbing the kids, then the kids and I went to the KU Kickoff at Corinth Square in Prairie Village. While standing in line for their balloon animals there was an announcement that we were in a tornado watch. Never got terrible to where there was a tornado on the ground though.

8/27/16: We took the kids to Minor Park, Brodie complained almost the whole time. We got to see the Red Bridge with all the locks on it.

8/28/16: It makes me laugh when I make something simple for the kids and they just rave about it. They really like the Digornio pizza I chose for lunch yesterday.

8/24/16: Last night after homework and dinner the kids let me rest a little bit. When I got back up it was thundering out and I told Nomi that she may not be able to get her evening run in because it might rain. She said "NOPE!" Got dressed, shoes on, and out the door we went. She ran six laps, in the rain, laughing and smiling the whole time. Brodie stayed in his room most of the evening, playing his video game.

8/23/16: I found this recipe on pinterest for these corndog mini muffins, so I decided to give them a try for the kids. Made them for dinner last night and both kids did nothing but rave about them! "They are so good!" "They're amazing!" "This is the best thing you have ever made for us!" haha I am glad they liked them! Something simple I can make for them that they love. :)

8/22/16: Well, I was late getting up and getting the kids out the door to school and back home by 8. I was only 15 minutes late for work, so not terrible. But it did throw my day off some. So, Josh and I had a lazy day. We didn't cook dinner, he went to go pick up food for us. We watched tv and just hung out. It was nice.

8/19/16: Friday Josh got off work early but it was raining pretty good, we just went and grabbed dinner at Waldo Pizza than had a couple beers close to the house.

8/20/16: Saturday I went to the movies with one of my girl friends, we went to see Bad Moms. It was hilarious! We then grabbed a beer & a bite to eat afterwards. Very fun night!

8/21/16: Picked the kids up from their dad, then we went to Target. They each got a new book! Brodie's is about Pokemon and Naomi's is about a shy kitten.

8/17/16: Wednesday I made myself some pork chops and potato au gratin. It was delicious! Naomi enjoyed the potatoes but my chops were a little too spicy for her, but she did try them!

8/18/16: The Royals won, Alex Gordon hit a home run with the bases loaded! It was a great game.

8/16/16: Kids had their second full day at school and had a good day. When we got home they did homework, we all did chores - kids cleaned their room, Josh cleaned our room, and I cleaned the kitchen, then we ate dinner, Nomi and I went outside and she ran 20 laps, then inside Josh read us all a book, then it was bedtime! Trying a new routine with them so they have an easier school year, homework once we get home followed by snacks, dinner, running, bathtime (if needed), hang out a bit/book reading, then bed. They were so wore out last night, they were out in 30 minutes of laying down! Hopefully we can keep up this schedule :)

8/11/16: NAOMI TURNED 6!!!! Wednesday night I went to bed with her and we snuggled. In the morning we woke up, sang to her, she opened her presents. Then she was asking for cake, so we had cake and sang more to her. Then their dad picked the kids up early so he could spend time with her. Later that evening was a meet the teachers/ice cream social event at their school. I met up with them and we met their teachers, they had ice cream, and got everything figured out for their first day of school!

8/12/16: The kids had their first days of school as a second grader and first grader. It was only a half day. I picked them up, they told me they had a good day. Had some kids from their previous classes in their new classes so that was nice.

8/13/16: Saturday the boys played a new video game and were bonding over it. After taking Josh to work, on the way home there was some fella dressed as a banana on a motorcycle behind us! Brodie and I saw him, Naomi was asleep and missed him. We then went thrifting and I made a hat rack for our entry way.

8/14/16: The kids actually let me sleep in on Sunday and then made a comment "aren't you glad we let you sleep!" ha! The day before they woke up at 7am, this day they let me sleep until 10! We had a simple day, took Josh to work and then hung out at home.

8/15/16: Josh and I had a nice lazy day at home. We ordered to-go for dinner and just watched TV. It was a nice lazy day, stayed in my robe most of the day.

8/10/16: The kids' Nana came over for a little bit to hang out to drop off Nomi's birthday presents and watch her open them. After she left Nomi and I went to Dollar General to grab stuff for cake. We ordered take out, I baked the cake, and then we gave one of the cats a bath. haha Fun evening :)

8/9/16: The kids came home! This week we are getting back in routine for the school year and for Naomi's 6th birthday! :)

8/8/16: After doing things for everyone else I treated myself. Bought some new shoes -- that were on sale, a new dress, tank tops, and some cat ears (headbands). :)

8/4/16: FaceTime'd with the kids at their Nana's. Naomi & her Nana rescued another kitten, the third this summer. Can't wait till they're back!

8/5/16: Christy & Mike had their rehearsal dinner. Great food, great company. Then Josh and I had a couple drinks after he got off work.

8/6/16: Our friends Christy & Mike got married! I was one of the bridesmaids. The day started out rough but ended on a wonderful note.

8/7/16: Ran some errands for the house and the kids. Got Naomi's backbag for school, supplies to make an art wall at home, stuff for the kitties, groceries for dinner. I was so very tired but there ain't no rest for the wicked, I guess.

8/3/16: Josh worked so I was home and I kept myself busy. I made cornbread muffins and banana bread.Then I watched Space Jam, The Wedding Singer, and Little Monsters. It was a nice little night alone.

8/2/16: I called and was able to obtain some information for after school care for the kids through the Y. I did laundry last night. I felt I got a lot accomplished.

8/1/16: First day of August. Kids go back to school this month. Yesterday was an ok day. Josh went to a movie by himself and I stayed home, napped, then showered. Nothing too exciting.

7/29/16: Friday I planned to do things, but after Josh got off work he brought some pho home and so I didn't go do anything. ha

7/30/16: I had won passes to a BBQ fest, Pig & Swig, and went to that. Enjoyed some BBQ, helped a friend out with their pouring tent (MCBC), got out of the house for awhile. It was fun.

7/31/16: I bought a new dress that I could not pass up. It was the last one, it was on sale, and it made me feel very beautiful. All of that rolled into one, doesn't happen often!