Plankin

This guy was planking in the living room yesterday afternoon because he was so bored. Ha ha.

Demp-ism

Demps: Mom, do you miss being a kid? Like do you miss going to your friend’s house and having a water balloon fight?

Mom: I do. I miss not having to cook or have too many responsibilities.

Demps: I’m just trying to soak all of that up while there’s still time 

This girl has my heart.

-Momma

Schools Out

Obligatory last day of school photos!

Dempsey is headed to 4th grade and will be the only representing Fruvellhoff at Fall River Elementary School.

Ryker is headed to 6th grade to join AJ in middle school.

AJ is headed to 8th to finish his last year in middle school before he heads to.....HIGH SCHOOL?????

I sure do love being in the schools so that I can truly understand and celebrate these endings and beginnings.

This year was special because all 3 of the kids got to leave school earlier on the last day of school! Me being a hardass don't understand this tradition and think everyone should get to hear the bell for the last day of school-but what does my opinion matter:)

Here's to summmmmmmeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Love,

Mom

The Kids have been BUSY

Oh these kids have been busy lately! 

1. Ryker's 5th Grade Field Day. This turned into an interesting parent/kid situation. The night before his traditional field day for 5th graders he asked if Russell or I would be there. I wasn't planning on it because we were super short staffed at my school. Russell wasn't either because he had to head to Denver for meetings. Ryker was a mess. I felt horrible, and didn't realize (nor did he) how much he wanted one of us there. I had this internal battle about feeling compelled to be at work, but also wanted to be there for my Ryker. Luckily, I texted my boss my dilemma and she was instantly like, "GO!" So I was able to catch his last 2 events and it happened to be the ones that he got 1st and 2nd place in! It was a good lesson that my allegiance is always to my family.

2. Dempsey had her last concert for Kidzing at Skyline High School. It was such a cool music festival celebrating the arts. Dempsey was fully engaged and did not express any disinterest in the whole thing, which shows tremendous growth on her part. It was fun to see her with her good friends, singing away.

3. Ryker played his last flag football game. Ryker has been coached by high school boys and it has been a positive experience. Ryker demonstrated insane defensive talent and had some great catches too. He learned the skills of teamwork, how it feels when things aren't exactly fair, and patience. I've been missing our kids playing sports, so this was a nice 6 week commitment!

4. Dempsey had her end of the year hip hop recital. She looked insanely more comfortable up on the stage. She nailed every move, as did her whole troupe. I just keep thinking how brave she is to be in front of so many people-dancing! So cool! They offered a Mothers/Daughters dance, similar to last session when she did the Fathers/Daughters Dance with Russell. Dempsey told me she did not want to do it. Part of me was sad that we didn't have that experience together, but the other part of me was proud of myself for not forcing her to do something that she wasn't interested in.

While we had a busy time, it was also such a wondering time as parents! 

Love,

Mom

Ryker is Off to Middle School

Ryker Lee is no longer elementary school kid! It was so interesting because I was definitely caught up in the hustle and bustle of the end of the year-both at my school and with the kids. I didn't even really process that I might feel emotional about this whole thing until I got to my seat and saw Ryker walk in. HOW THE HECK did I not think about it...I truly don't know. But I had all these feelings...like it has happened. Only one left here in elementary. Time does go so fast and sometimes so slow, but mostly fast. 

I asked Ryker if he wanted a special outfit for his continuation, and boy did he. He really went for it, and I just love that he is confident in himself. 

So next year will be fun and interesting! He'll join AJ. I'm really hope he tries some new things and finds new friends. I hope he feels comfortable in exploring middle school in the ways he wants and does not feel the need to follow in AJ's footsteps!

I'm stoked to bring both boys to school in the morning! It will be a whole different experience! YAY Ryker! So proud of you!

Love,

Mom

40th Birthday

Welp, I turned 40 in April. Talk about having mixed feelings about everything! I felt excited for this opportunity of aging. I felt sad about how hard it has been lately. I felt proud of the growth I have done. I felt proud of the mom that I have been. I felt optimistic about my future. I thought about what I wanted for my birthday and I decided that I didn't want a big party with my friends and family. The idea of many different groups coming together to celebrate me sounded overwhelming and the people pleasing part of me wanted no part in that. So I had mini celebrations with friends. Brunches, hikes, coffee, escape room, dinners, etc. It was lovely and quiet. 

Cheers to a new year. A new me. A new perspective. A new self-worth. 

Love,

Megan