What a summer solstice weekend! We were busy and I’m feeling it today 🥱 But we had so much fun. Dempsey was off from school on Friday, so we all went to the Colorado Railroad Museum and then Saturday was a packed day of soccer, a playdate, Lydia’s first movie in a theater (!!!!) and a neighborhood party. I was so tired on Sunday but we still made a trip to the farmers’ market, got our chores done and hit up my parents’ pool. Just so much good fun but I’m ready for the kids to go to bed on time and to not engage in any social activities for a few days 😅

I wanted to take advantage of Dempsey’s day off from school, so he and I met Auntie Lauren and Landon in Golden and looked at the indoor exhibits while we waited for Chad, Lori and the girls to meet us after their art class. Then we all rode the train together! I think the kids all really liked it. It was a 100 degree day but we still had a lot of fun looking through all the trains outside and then I helped load up the kids in the car and sent them off to Grandma’s while I went home to work.

Once they were back home, we filled up some water balloons and ordered pizza from Blue Pan. The kids were too busy playing to actually sit down and eat more than a few bites but Joey and I thought it hit the spot! A song from Minecraft has been popping up on Spotify when we listen to music, so we decided to have a movie night and watch it. I don’t think the kids understood at all what was happening but they seemed entertained anyway. We still need to finish it at some point. Got the kids to bed then went to bed shortly after.

A fun-packed Saturday! I made us some whole wheat buttermilk waffles and then we walked over to soccer practice. Our girl was still feeling shy but at one point, she and Dempsey went onto the field and used the soccer ball to knock over some cones. That’s honestly the most I’ve seen either of them do 😂😅 I was so proud! The coaches brought popsicles for the kiddos because it was such a hot day. I thought that was so thoughtful. After lunch, I took Dempsey over to a friend’s house for a playdate. He had so much fun, it was so cute to see! Overheard him decline a popsicle because he’d already had one at Sissy’s soccer game 🥺

We headed straight from our playdate to the Alamo because we were taking Lydia to her first movie!!!! She did so good! She was dancing to the music, eating her popcorn, hiding her face at the “scary” parts and told us “that was fun!” when it was over. Also, I thought Elio was super sweet and funny. It’s in the trailer, but when his alien friend tells him “well I like you and I think you’re fine” I almost cried! I’ve always imagined how fun it would be to take your kids to the movies and so far, it’s lived up to my dreams! Our neighbors invited us to a solstice party and we couldn’t resist! The kids had a great time and we even did a little solstice activity with flash paper and the fire pit, which of course, turned into smores for the kids. Headed back home shortly before nine and got everyone to bed.

Looking back, I should’ve slept in on Sunday but instead, Joey got up to run and I got up to do a Peloton class. After we had breakfast with the kids, we walked over to the farmers’ market and what’s that thing where I can’t wait to go every week and then within 3 minutes of being there, I can’t wait to leave?? 😅😅 We got cherries, tomatoes, coffee, popsicles and a new succulent for Dempsey because he asks every week and really, why not? After lunch, Lydia’s nap, chores and maybe my nap, we headed over to my parents’ pool. Felt so good and I can’t believe how brave Dempsey’s gotten in the water. Lydia too! Afterward, we went back to my parents’ for dinner and my sister gave me a little Zero Balancing session because she just got done taking my Dad’s class this week. Felt so good, I’m so lucky 🥰 Dempsey and Lydia got a Half Moon too 🥺 Got the kids home and bathed and then we all went to bed. I’m tired!

Happy Monday, everyone!