May

Last month of school!  We were so busy and life was non-stop during the week I was so exhausted by the weekend I would take 4 hour naps.  Chasing my kids around to their activities and working 3 jobs.  Whew!  Yes, I started working 3 jobs.  Got to survive somehow.  Here is our life in May...

MOTHER'S DAY
My kids made me the sweetest gifts this year.  I love my kiddos!  They keep me going every day with their hugs and I love you's.

ASPEN GROVE

Thanks to a generous donation we were able to attend the single parent family camp at Aspen Grove. We were so grateful for the chance.  Everyone was so nice and it was beautiful up in the mountains.  Too bad we couldn't go swimming with all the snow up there.  Crazy May weather!

 Dining hall.  All the meals were so good.  And they had perfect meals my kids actually liked to eat.

 Fun first night.  The staff put on a silly show and the kids got to meet spiderman.

 Arts and crafts.  My kids love painting.  Good thing because it was really rainy so we were stuck inside.  We also played a lot of board games.  Fun relaxing weekend.

 They held a family dance.  Can you tell how much Memphis didn't want to be there ha ha.  Me and Kayzee danced the whole time.  Kayzee danced her little heart out.

 We had such a fun weekend we were sad to leave.  Thanks Aspen Grove!

 WORK
One of my other jobs is working at a clothing consignment store.  Cheaper clothes and an employee discount?!?  Got to clothe my kids somehow!  I have been trained as a closer and my first night closing...well, let's just say a man ran and hid in the store trying to get away from police and the police came in with guns drawn.  I locked myself in the employee room and watched the whole thing on the surveillance monitor.  I was definitely in shock to say the least.  Of course this would happen to me on my first night.

DANCE FESTIVAL
It was freezing but fun!  We had the wettest May and we luckily made it through without any rain.   Both kids danced their hearts out.  They did so well!

 Instead of real rain we got man-made rain.  The fire dept came and to spray everyone because usually it's hot in May.  So cold but the kids loved it.

 After the dance festival we always have our faculty vs 6th grade kickball game.  It was so windy and cold but always so fun.  I pitched the whole time this year.  Love my job!  Love my school!

 2nd grade had a bike rally day.  Kayzee enjoyed that.

 4th grade has a buy and sell day with fake money.  Memphis loved selling his old toys and buying lots of snacks.

 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Kayzee always gets the sweetest teachers and Mrs. Clement is one of the best! Kayzee learned so much and knew she could count on her teacher to help her in any way. Kayzee has cried a lot the last two weeks because she loves her teacher so much and she is sad to leave her class but she is happy she can still see her and go visit her next year. Thanks for loving my baby girl and for a great year Mrs. Clement!

 This is my favorite picture because look at that smile on Memphis’ face. He truly loved his teacher Mrs. Thompson and all she did to help him through this year. And I can’t thank her enough for making accommodations for him and figuring him out so we can get the best help for him in the future. Memphis is so sad he won’t see her anymore because she is retiring but we will never forget her. Thanks for a great year Mrs. Thompson and enjoy retirement!

 The end of 2nd grade.  Kayzee made so many new friends and loves learning.  My baby is growing up!

 The end of 4th grade.  Another rough year but Memphis made a lot of progress this year.  He officially raised his reading scores and made it to grade level!  Wahoo!  He now loves reading.  Between his teacher and the school psychologist they figured my Memphis out and now he can move on to be an even more awesome kid!

AND THIS HAPPENED!
Total mixed emotions about it.  And many reasons why I am moving.  But trying to better my life situation with my kids is what is most important.  I added a ton more stress to my already over loaded plate.  I don't know what I was thinking but it felt like the right thing to do.  I was so grateful for the wonderful friends in my life who showed up with meals or helped me clean my house to get ready for showings.  Let the craziness of selling and buying a new home begin!