We didn't have FHE yesterday, cause we were going to have it today. We told the kids that today we were going to go see The Chosen for $5 Tuesday. Well, I drove to the Cinemark around 12:30 to buy our tickets, and it was then that I learned that the Chosen is not part of the $5 special. Thus, at $12.50 a ticket, it would cost over $120 for the 10 of us. Yeah, we don't want to do that. Which was a bummer cause we had talked it up. After not buying tickets to the movie, K and I headed out to Skyline to get Abi. We had an hour to kill though, and K wanted ice cream, so I took her into Macey's. She liked driving in the car.
I bought some sushi for lunch for me. Walking out of Macey's.
She's cute. Still had 30 min to kill, so I took sushi to Corey. He didn't eat much, and so I saved the last two pieces for Abi. What else shall we do to make it up to the kids? It's really important to Corey that we do stuff that the kids like for FHE so that they'll look forward to it and participate. I picked up Abi at school and took her to the bus so she could go to her flute lesson. I let her know the bad news and good news (actually 2 bad news and 2 good news). Bad news: We aren't going to a movie for FHE. More bad news: since we aren't going to the movie, Grandpa won't be picking you up, so you'll be riding the bus home. Good news though: I'll take into consideration your suggestions for something else to do for FHE. Good news also, I brought you two pieces of sushi. As Corey had predicted, she suggested Leatherby's. Also during this time, Ethan reached out asking if Katharine could sleep over. I was a little nervous, or am a little nervous, just not sure how she'll do when it's time to bed and she's not at home. I asked K if she wanted to go see Ethan and Bella, she said yes, and then she cried when we got home cause she wanted to go see Ethan Bella. I told her we had to get her blanket and pack pack. So we went inside and gathered things into an Ikea bag. Then she entertained herself playing with a bottle family: blue Listerine as the dad, large pink pepto as the mom, and smaller pepto as "Katharine" (not "the baby"). Who needs dolls when you have bottles of medicine and toiletries to play with.
I went to pick up Sophi and Natalie at school (today was the first day of track), then back home again, then pick up Abi at the bus stop, and then it was 5:30, which was the time I told Ethan that I could brink K to them. They left around the same time, we met up in Pleasant Grove and Katharine is with them for the next 24 hours, sniff. She looked super cute in this pic Ethan sent of them going out to eat for dinner. Aww, my baby.
I miss her! But I'm really going to use my time wisely tomorrow to get stuff done! (Not cleaning, cause I can have kids do that. I shall be blogging). So I got back from taking K, I was tired after so much time in the car and had to lay down for quick power nap. Then we went to Leatherby's. Corey had a meeting at 7pm though, and then another meeting at 8. The kids were getting a little stir crazy. We decided to get in the car and go drive to where Corey was at the Stake Center, and wait in the parking lot for him to come out. Then we counted heads and realized Lily was not with us. She was still asleep on the couch. I go wake her up. It takes a moment for her to come too. As she got on her shoes, Corey pulled in. Ok, off we go. I did not partake of any of the food at Leatherby's. I even resisted the fries. And remembering the gluttony last time, I consulted with the blog and found said gluttonous post of our outing to Leatherby's last year for Corey's birthday. I announced: "You may each order 'the Gavin'." It was $5. That was how much we were going to spend on the movie tickets. Anything above $5 bucks you pay yourself. Sophi and Natalie asked if they could pool their $5 together and order something to share. Yes.
Abi just ordered what she wanted, and so she owes us $2.29 extra.
Owen is watching his figure apparently and didn't want ice cream. He decided the kid's menu burger and fries was a better option for him and his future athletic career.
That was a dollar extra, but we'll cover that cause you are trying to be healthy. Peter with his mint and oreo ice cream, Daniel next to him with Cookie Monster flavor (it was blue).
Lily got the Gavin - raspberry cheesecake flavor.
We talked a little bit about things that happened today. Abi brought up: "Sushi isn't good for you if you're pregnant..." I said "Shoot..." She gave me such wide eyes and I could tell was freaking out for about 3 seconds, and I was laughing, then she realized it was an April Fools joke, that I did not plan on, it was just a spur of the moment tease since she made a comment about pregnancy. Funny.
As we walked out of Leatherby's, Owen asked "Am I the healthiest kid?" (cause he didn't order ice cream.) Yes, you are very healthy! Peter piped up "Well atleast I am the only kid who enjoyed it!" 'cause he ate so slowly. He was the only kid who brought home leftovers. I always tell them when they are eating treats to eat it slowly and enjoy each bite. Peter was proud of himself for following that counsel. After we got home, we drew names again for "Secret Sibling" for this week. I didn't do much for Peter last week, the week went by too quickly! This week I'll try to do him again plus the person I got for this week (Daniel).
One other fun thing. This morning I went to the temple for 5 am initiatories with my mom, and then I left in time to meet my sister Beka at Momentum. She used our guest pass to try out the climbing gym. We did a few boulders and I belayed her on a 5.6, she did really good! I always like sharing climbing. I find it very fun.
