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she always looks pissed at me.
they dive at us if we stand on the porch more than just coming in or out of the house.
which i completely understand….that's what she is supposed to do.
they are really big now.
i love that they are there….even if i have to scream and run to get to my car.
…………………………………………
we survived our first day of summer…..quite well actually.
only 81 more to go.
:)
we went to see kung fu panda 2.
with no snacks.
because i am a mean mom….or so i heard.
and i shed a tear….because i do that…everyday….all day.
the line that got me was the father (a goose) talking to his adopted panda bear son Po, says
"the beginning of your story may not have been that great…but look how well it turned out"
or something like that.
i loved it.
but the movie is mostly kung fu stuff and i held my ears for parts because it's just so loud…
(i think little kids would be scared….fyi.)
we ate spaghetti when we came home.
and no side dishes.
just spaghetti and prego….it was perfect.
and we played with bubbles till it got dark.
you know what?
i think it's gonna be ok.
i can do this.
{{{{{{happy sigh}}}}}}}
Alice H - Love the bubble pics! So fun.
We saw Kung Fu Panda 2 yesterday and we did the 3D showing. I took my 15.5 month old and he did so good. He even wore the glasses for a little over an hour. He did get scared in a few parts but he seemed to enjoy it. I couldn’t believe he sat still that long and was so quiet!
elisa - I’m a summer-with-kids-and-1-grandson-survivor too!
I always feel a bit guilty too when I just serve spaghetti with no side dishes. Glad to know I’m not alone.
Molly Pearce - I love Kung Fu Panda! When the first one came out I went with my brother and sister and totally embarrassed them in the theater lobby with my Kung Fu moves, ha ha ha! I can’t wait to see the second one with them. I think I will still do a few moves in the lobyy just for giggles 🙂 happy weekend Meg!
~Molly P
elizabeth of course - Oh my, I want to lie (lay?) on the driveway at sunset while people blow giant bubbles all around me!!!!!
I am totally jealous.
Rebecca - I bought the little boy I nanny a bubble wand. I think the one I bought is a bit different than the one your kids have but anyways…we finally figured it out and had such great fun with it last week. Neighbor kids even started playing with it, too.
I have a feeling there will be a lot of bubbles made this summer. 🙂
Southern Gal - Those popping bubble pics are the absolute best.
Jennifer - That’s hilarious about the bird! Such sweet little birdies in that nest… I’d be trying to sneak peeks all the time too.
Thanks for the FYI about it being a little scary. We are going to see it this week.
PS We only get snacks when its just me and my husband. When the kids are with us, never. haha! Is that bad?
Courtney Walsh - From one meanie butt mom to another, we’re going to see that movie tomorrow. We have coupons AND we’re going to a matinee and we’re still not getting snacks. lol I just see something SO wrong with a $4 soda I could buy for less than a buck at Walgreens.
(I do sneak snacks in sometimes though!) 🙂 We can’t wait to see the movie!! Looks like summer’s off to a good start!!
Stefanie - I am SO jealous! Your’e on Summer break already. We still have a week left. Ugh. But, we don’t start school until mid-September, so I guess that’s the pay off.
Loved the movie. We saw it last night and our 2 1/2 year old loved it too! Cute movie.
Fun bubbles.
Awesome pic of the bubble popping.
Christi Hoffman - I am so sorry if I frustrated you, because you could not get a hold of me.=/ I am looking forward to meeting you tomorrow! Thanks for your patience. 🙂
Deb Myers - However do you take such incredibly clear sharp pictures???? For example, the bubble pics…what setting did you have your camera on? What lens did you use? Are you Nikon or Canon; what model? Do you have a camera section on your blog dedicated to photography? Maybe with hints and how-to’s? Geese, wish my pics looked like yours!!!! (I’m a Nikon D60 girl) Did you take classes, or just figure out as you went?
Julia - I just have one out of three home so far….I’m so tired I’m shaking and weepy….not sure if I’m going to make it.
Jaime A. - 81 days left.
We only have 67 days left. BOO!
So glad you survived day 1!!
amanda - http://makingitlovely.com/2011/05/23/will-we-have-rainbows-day-after-day-free-printable/
saw this and thought of you!
andrea - Awesome pics…how on earth do you get those great bubbles??!! Please share!
🙂
alicia @ la famille - i’m gonna have to go check out your summer list posts…looks like the cool thing to do. and your first day of summer looks excellent! you’ll have a great summer 🙂
Lari - Congrats! I’m looking forward to the end of school and days like that! 3 more to go…Have a great weekend!
Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Mean mom…heehee…I can relate to that!
georgia - I goto the 99p shop (uk equivilent of a dolar store) and buy popcorn in a bag, m&m’s and other snacks and put them in my biggest handbag! Then its munchie time once were in!!
Go for it!!!! Although u need a bank loan for the cinema here its about £8 a ticket, so roughly $15 a ticket? That’s not normal is it? Lol
Xx
Laura - Can you give us some tips on making those giant bubbles?
I always feel bad when I don’t make “sides” then I think to myself…”do they have a plate of food for pete’s sake?” “YES!”
sara @ it's good to be queen - you can do it! i am so looking forward to all your summer posts…you always give me great ideas to make summer fun. so…thanks! 🙂
Beth - Cleaning and sorting in the art room today, Emma found a paper with a quote I’d written down about moms . . . something about mom’s needing your love too, wish I could find it now. But, anyway, Emma was like . . really mom, a quote from Blue Bloods??? I love it that you find quotes in things like movies and tv shows too 🙂
Kristin Hayne - YOU…. are a fantastic mom….only 81 more days….
Brenda H - Thanks for the I can do it power. I still have 6 more days till they are out and am scared!!!!! Going to school full time this summer too – will be interesting. I will be checking here for inspiration!!
Heidi - You give me hope. 🙂 My summer starts in a week and a half. And we only have 60-ish days. 4 kids (5 on Fridays) and all in different developmental stages.
I can do this too. 🙂
Jen - could you pass some of this warm(er)/summer like weather over to chicago. yesterday it was in the 40’s today, we’re barely pushin’ 60. we’ve been on break for a week & i think we’ve been outside once this week due to cold & rainy weather.
::knocks:: summer, if you’re out there & taking requests…chicago would like some 70* weather! thanks!
jamie - i love your bird pictures. its so neat to watch the babies grow.
haha the bubbles look like a blast
annalea - way to kick it off! i get ya on the pasta and sauce with no side dishes. sometimes it’s just enough.
also, LOVE that line from the movie. totally made me tear up just reading it. i think there are a lot of us that cry every day.
also, we made our summer list this week and the kiddos thought it was the best idea ever. thanks for the inspiration.
katie - that last shot is AWESOME!! not that there was anything wrong with your images before, but you can totally tell that you’re shooting in manual nowadays…
i want to drive to wal-mart right now to get those giant bubble maker things!
Jenna - Love the bubbles! You should try painting rocks tomorrow 🙂
Jenna
momofmanyhats.blogspot.com
Shannon - Your first day of summer vacation sounds like it went well and the kids all look happy in those pics! I love that you have the exact number of days left down 🙂
Sarah@this farm family's life - I am so looking forward to this summer, but not the beginning of the school year. Our oldest starts kindergarten….sigh.
http://www.thisfarmfamilyslife.blogspot.com
adrienne - i love the bubbles!! one time when i was counting down the days until summer (i’m a teacher)… my friend told me not to wish my time away. it really stuck with me… so in the nicest, kindest way (really really) i’m passing that along to all moms with kids (big and small) home for the summer.
Denissa - Love the pictures of the bubbles, those are great! I told my boys that we are going to be doing Craft Thursdays all summer! They were actually excited!! YAY!! Off to a good start, first project is painting little birdhouses that I picked up for $1 at Joanns :)Somehow I don’t think we’ll make it to Thursday though?? haha
Amy @ dwell in the season - The photo of Annie blowing on the bubble when it is popping is AMAZING! Nice shot!
Nichole - Mommy birds are hilarious. We had to fill a hole outside so some starlings didn’t move into the wall at our place, and they stood on the fence nearby literally screaming at us. They hadn’t even built a nest yet!
For the record, I was never allowed snacks when I went to the movie theater with my parents. We always had dinner afterward, but the movie theater was a little under an hour away from our home, lol.
April Fontenot - We have a bird nest on our porch too! She just built it Monday. I keep trying to get pics but she flys away every time I open the door and comes back as soon as I close it! May have to take some through the window…Love the bubble pics btw!
danielle burkleo - you can do it!! i have full faith in you, my friend.
i love the bubble pictures.
and i love that you are shedding a tear every day (not so much for your sake but so that i know i am not the only one)
i hope you have a great weekend!!
Holly - Meg, I am dissapointed. I know you have to have a big purse somewhere! haha! My oldest (8th grader) went on a movie field trip and cracked me up because she went to the dollar store and took her big purse! Her friends loved it!
Today is our first day and it is so cold here! Well its in the low 60s but really I was hoping for 80s.
Tangojuliet7 - WOW! I love this blog! I LOVE your daughter’s leopard dress! and I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!
http://www.coffeecleancupcake.blogspot.com
jill - okay, if you can do it with five, then i will be okay with three. 🙂 i’m so ready to see your summer list!!!!
Julie - I have decided that today is my own personal “stop lurking day.” Your blog is awesome. A daily read for me. Can’t wait to see what your summer brings! ; )
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - I just had a visual of you running and screaming to the car… it was very, very funny 🙂
Kerry - You go Girl!! love those Huge-normous bubbles!!! x
Alicia - Love the one with your daughter blowing out the bubble…you actually caught it blowing up…very cool!
Happy Summer…I still have 6 days until break…I will take full advantage!
Tammy Sabourin - Ms. Robin looks like she’s got her “wing on her hip” giving attitude. 😉
Thanks for your daily updates, Meg. Enjoy every post. 🙂
Kim - Wow! Your kids have a loooooong break! My kids are in school until June 30th and go back right after Labour day. I loved the pics of your peonies. Mine still have yet to bloom….maybe in June?
Oh, and don’t forget “mean” moms are often the best moms.
Necole - Send your “i can do it” vibe to me. My oldest has one week of school left. Then it will be me and three spirited little girls.
Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog - movies w/ no snacks… that just doesn’t seem right. ;o)
I bring my own a lot… you can get the same box candy @ dollar tree or walmart for just $1.00.
You’ll make it!! I just know you will. :o)
Kimberlee Jost - You, me and coconut cream pie.
Happy Summer.
🙂
brooke - YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!
And just remember….”it’s five o’clock somewhere” 🙂
Leah - You CAN do it! Love the bubble pictures too. Oh, and a quesiton: Is it just the three younger ones that partake in your family activities?
tiffany m gardner - me too. i can do this summer thing with 2 big kids (5 and 7 yr) and a 4 month old. yes…i can do this too. looking forward to all your ideas this summer!
donna - hahahaha. i am dying laughing at your opening line…….
“she always looked pissed at me”.