The Pearson Project

 

Monday, May 26

Happy Memorial Day! I have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of weeds in the back flower garden. I actually got anxiety every time I looked out back and saw the amount of work that needed to be done. I finally resolved to get out there and just do it. After about 20 minutes, I had only cleared one tiny little section and my back hurt so bad, I had to go in and lie down. I realized it was time to hire some neighbor kids to get the job done. The Cummings kids came over first thing this morning and spent an hour and a half pulling all of these weeds. When I offered them the money we agreed on, they refused and said that they were thankful for the service opportunity! Wow! They are amazing kids and are obviously being taught very well in their home. I am so thankful!!!

 

 

Sunday, May 25

My kids love every minute they are able to spend with their new little cousin, Baby Henry.

 

Saturday, May 24

Mom surprised Kendra with this new shirt and she was over-the-top excited about it. She tried it on right when she saw it then said that it is the prettiest shirt she's "ever had". She also said that she's going to wear it first after I do the laundry each week. On behalf of Kendra, thanks grandma for the awesome shirt!

 

 

Friday, May 23

I can't get away without a belly shot a few times. :) This is me at 35 weeks. I am dilated to a 1 and 50% effaced (which basically means nothing at this point). I can't wait for this baby girl to get here. I am beyond (physically) ready for her to make her appearance.

 

 

Thursday, May 22

We had Activity Days today so once the girls all left, I let Kendra, Graci, and Nick make chocolate covered pretzel butterflies with our leftover supplies. They had fun playing with the frosting and eating their goodies. You can't see him in this picture but Zack is standing next to the table vacuuming with our kitchen vacuum. He'd rather do that than eat chocolate and frosting!

 

 

Wednesday, May 21

Candace, Melanie, and I went to Red Robin for a girl's night out. I always really enjoy catching up with these cute gals and I was in desperate need of a mommy break today. Huge thank you to my sister for watching my kiddos while we went!

 

 

Tuesday, May 20

Nick is now in Cub Scouts and has been begging me to sew his patches onto Simon's old scout shirt before Pack Meeting tonight. I spent over two hours trying to get those darn things sewed on. In fact, I'm impressed that I managed a smile for this picture because I was SO DONE with it by the time I thought to grab the camera!

 

 

 

Monday, May 19

Today was our bowling banquet. It was at the South Towne Olive Garden. It is always fun to get together, give out prizes, and visit for one last time for the season with the ladies on our league. The only problem was that just before it ended, Nick called and said that he wasn't feeling well. He's never called from school before so I left the banquet a little early to go get him. He had a fever of 101* and complained that his stomach and legs hurt. Poor guy just moped around for the rest of the day and felt miserable.

 

 

Sunday, May 18

We had my traditional birthday dinner at my parents'. I got so many wonderful gifts but Simon really out-did himself this year. He got me a new sewing machine which I desperately needed! Dinner was fabulous (as always) and we even got to see Madison and Adam one last time before they move to Oregon. We are going to miss them!